Our next event
Join us at the Out of this World Wedding Fair at the National Space Centre Leicester on Sunday 15th September from 10am.
over 30 alternative wedding suppliers
From bridalwear to alternative bouquet designers, storm troopers to magicians, singers to wedding cakes, we've got a great selection of some of the regions best wedding suppliers. You might even bump into a storm trooper!
VIP packages available
Treat yourself and upgrade to our VIP package. Includes a cosmic cocktail and other goodies!
Check out the UK's LARGEST planetarium
Each ticket comes with a free planetarium showing. There are two showings on the day of the fair - 11.50pm and 1.50pm.
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Standard and vip
Photo provided by the National Space Centre
Exhibit with us
Limited spaces now available
Photo by First Hand Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a ticket
You need to purchase a ticket for every person attending the show who are 16 or older. Under 16’s go free.
How much are the tickets?
Standard tickets are £2 in advance and £4 on the door. VIP tickets are only available in advance and are £10 each.
What are your opening times?
The wedding fair is open from 10am to 4pm. The National Space Centre is open from 10am to 5pm.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is plenty of car parking. You could even park your own Millenium Falcon. There is a charge of £3 for all day parking.
Whats included in the VIP ticket?
You’ll get
– Entry to the wedding fair
– Access to our dedicated VIP area with flowerwall photobooth
– A cosmic cocktail courtesy of National Space Centre (pictured above)
– Dedicated wedding planning Q&A session from the multi award winning ‘that black & white cat’ weddings (2 group sessions throughout the day)
– Goody Bag including VIP lanyard
– Guaranteed seats for the Planetarium showings (showing 2 times a day)
and some other surprises on the day!
About our venue
The National Space Centre is one of the most unique wedding venues in the UK offering memorable locations for your ceremony, reception and photo opportunities, from their 42 metre Rocket Tower to the UK’s largest Planetarium.
Whether you’re looking for a unique civil ceremony, a wedding reception or a full wedding package, every enquiry is tailored to meet your individual wedding dreams.
Can i go into the space centre as well?
Yes you definitely can but you’ll need to book a separate ticket for your party. You can pre book your tickets by clicking here.
The legal bits
– Tickets are e-tickets purchased via EventFrame
– Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable
– VIP ticket holders need to be 18 or over to receive an alcoholic cocktail (a non-alcoholic option will be available)
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