On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, spa
On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other. Whether you’re a mini astronaut, seasoned stargazer, or just curious about the cosmos – this is your launchpad to adventure.
Out-of-this-World Activities Include:
Installation about NASA’s Artemis ProgrammeStep inside an interactive NASA Space Grant experience and discover how humans are heading back to the Moon – and beyond!
Rocket LaunchesYes – real rocket launches. Watch the countdown and see mini-rockets soar into the sky!
Live Experiments with Durham University ScientistsSparks, bangs, and plenty of brainpower – science gets spectacular.
Planetarium ShowsLie back and take a guided tour of the stars inside our inflatable dome.
Astronaut Training CampBalance, agility and bravery required – train like a space explorer.
Work in Space: Careers ZoneDiscover how you (or your little ones) could land a job in the cosmos.
Space Costume ContestDress to impress – aliens, astronauts, galaxies and glitter welcome. Prizes up for grabs!
Summer Fair Games – with a Galactic TwistClassic games get a cosmic upgrade. Ever tried space ring toss?
Black Holes & MarshmallowsSit by the fire, toast a marshmallow, and ask an actual astrophysicist your burning space questions.
Climb Olympus MonsTake on the tallest mountain in the solar system… well, our version of it!
Make Your Own GalaxyUse our arcade-style machine to build your own glittering universe.
Explore the Cosmos in VRStrap in for a 360° virtual journey through space and time.
Immersive InstallationsStep inside imaginative, interactive worlds inspired by the mysteries of space.
Space ParliamentGot big ideas about black holes, aliens, or time travel? Join the debate in our ‘Space Parliament’.
Travel Through a WormholeCan you find the portal to another dimension?
For Our Youngest Earthlings:
Toddler Physics Soft Play Zone
Face Painting & Balloon Modelers
Hidden Crashed UFO Hunt – can you find where it landed?
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