Date: 29 October 2026
Location: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

Timings: 09:00 - 14:00 
Cost to members: £ - FREE 

Automate UK & Automate BEST Family Fun Day

Join Automate UK and Automate BEST at National Space Centre for our Family Fun Day.  Come along, spark your interest and explore the wonders of STEM with us.

The National Space Centre in Leicester is the UK’s premier space attraction, offering an immersive, award-winning experience featuring the country's largest planetarium, a 42-metre Rocket Tower, and over 170 interactive, hands-on activities. It is an educational and inspiring destination focusing on space history, science, and exploration

Bring your curiosity and creativity as we explore games and challenges designed for all ages. 

There will be robotic workshops for ages 6-18 with VEX Robotics 

Free lunch and parking provided.

Agenda

09:00: Arrival, Registration & Refreshments 

09:45: Planetarium Show

10:15: Welcome in Meeting Room  

10:30: Workshops (Young Engineers with VEX Robotics) 

12:30: Lunch 

13:15: Space Quiz

14:00: An opportunity to explore the National Space Centre at your own leisure