DURATION: 2 Hours PRICE: £17.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Parties
Space Experiences Await!
Space parties run for 2 hours and include:
- Try on Tim Peake Replica Sokol Space Suits - Virtual Reality Experience - Augmented Reality - Eat Like An Astronaut - Space Party Game - Invite Cards
A celebration cake, party bags and a special framed photo of the guest of honour are available at an extra charge.
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
On this educational, online resource page you will find facts and figures about each planet in the solar system plus activities and products to help you learn all about them! Quizzes, competitions and facts to encourage fun home learning.
All the family can get involved, we hope you enjoy it!
Take a look at our satellites page to find out about some of the satellite programmes that have taken place since the launch of the very first one, Sputnik in 1957.
Learn about some of the exciting research, development and deployment work our space orgs partners are involved in too!
Share your favourite satellite fact or drawing with us through our social media channels too - we'd love to hear from you!
DURATION: 2 Hours PRICE: £17.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Fascination Space
Come and enjoy this 2-hour space experience for all ages!
This package includes: - 2 Virtual Reality Experiences - Augmented Reality - Eat Like An Astronaut - Try on Tim Peake Replica Sokol Space Suits - Holding rocks older than the Earth itself! - And more!
Our hands-on experience makes this a day both kids and adults won’t forget.
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 1 Hour PRICE: £11.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Exploration Space
This hour-long activity includes a satellite treasure hunt, augmented reality, and meteorite activity.
The satellite treasure hunt is a short activity of around 30 minutes, consisting of a talk on Earth Observation Satellites, its applications, and how the images are used in our everyday lives, followed by a treasure hunt.
Augmented reality is an interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real-world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information.
Get your hands-on authentic meteorites, large and small; touch, feel and learn about their origin, and what they are made of.
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 1-2 hours PRICE: For pricing enquire in-store
Girls Brigade – space activities
Join us for inspiring and informing space activities suitable for students
Activities can include: - Build a Satellite - Careers talks - Trying on a Replica Sokol Space Suit - Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality - Eat Like an Astronaut - Astronaut Training - And more!
Come visit us at Space Store in Didcot or we'll come to you!
DURATION: 1-2 hours PRICE: For pricing enquire in-store
Boys Brigade – space activities
Join us for inspiring and informing space activities suitable for students
Activities can include: - Build a Satellite - Careers talks - Trying on a Replica Sokol Space Suit - Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality - Eat Like an Astronaut - And more!
Come visit us at Space Store in Didcot or we'll come to you!
DURATION: 30 mins-2 hours PRICE: For pricing enquire in-store
Nurseries – space activities
Join us for exciting and inspiring space activities tailored to suit your group!
Activities can include: - Constellations and SkyView Activity - Trying on a Replica Sokol Space Suit - Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality - Eat Like an Astronaut - Astronaut Training - And more!
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit if you choose to come visit us at Space Store in Didcot or we'll come to you!
Michael May dreams of becoming the first child astronaut as he enters a NASA competition. Join local author, Sue Palmer, as she shares Michael May's adventure in her May's Moon series. Suitable for 7-12 year olds, this 2 hour interactive workshop will explore what Michael needs to do to stand a chance of being the first child in space. Discover what it takes to be an astronaut. Book now as places are limited.
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
Join local author, Sue Palmer, for an interactive creative writing workshop as she shares her tools for story writing. Suitable for 7-12 year olds, this 2 hour session will focus on creating your main character, your plot and your setting. By the end of your session you'll have discovered how Sue created her May's Moon stories and have the first few lines of your own. Book now as places are limited.
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 1.5 Hours PRICE: £22.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Satellite Space
Satellite Space introduces participants to the gathering of satellite data and its application in everyday life.
Guests will become a satellite through our satellite treasure hunt activity, which consists of a talk on Earth Observation Satellites, followed by a Treasure Hunt using REAL satellite data!
Patrons will build a REAL satellite. The satellite is built with the same capability of a larger satellite, simply on a smaller scale. Participants physically assemble their own ‘UBO’ satellite using the different components and carry out an investigation, involving utilising the on-board camera to take a satellite-selfie!
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
Join us at Space Store Didcot (Orchard Centre, OX11 7LG, UK) every third Thursday evening for a free talk from experts in the space industry, inventors, authors and much more!
Past talks have included: - "Space for Good" by Nick Wise, CEO of OceanMind - "A Galaxy of Her Own" by Libby Jackson, UK Space Agency - "Unlocking Hypersonic Flight and Space" by Angus Braithwaite, Reaction Engines - "Building Better Rockets" by Michael Curtis-Rouse, Satellite Applications Catapult
Fresh coffees, tea, and cakes available!
For a LIMITED TIME only, we'll be giving out free cider and beer to people 18 and over (max. 2 per person).
If you are interested in speaking at one of these sessions, we would be delighted to hear from you! Contact us at marketing@spacestore.co
DURATION: 2 Hours PRICE: £17.99 (VAT inclusive) per GirlGuide
Girlguiding
Want a fun way to earn your space-related badges?
Whether you're a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide, or Ranger we guarantee to provide you with a fun, interactive experience related to badge requirements! Activities include: - Eat Like An Astronaut - Virtual and Augmented Reality - Learning about Planets and Constellations - Try on Tim Peake Replica Sokol Space Suits - Holding rocks older than the Earth itself!
Come to the Space Store at the Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG or we can come to you!
DURATION: 2 Hours PRICE: £17.99 (VAT inclusive) per Scout
Scouts
Want a fun way to earn your space-related badges?
Whether you're a Beaver, Cub, Scout, or Explorer, we guarantee to provide you with a fun, interactive experience related to badge requirements! Activities include: - Eat Like An Astronaut - Virtual and Augmented Reality - Learning about Planets and Constellations - Try on Tim Peake Replica Sokol Space Suits - Holding rocks older than the Earth itself!
Come to the Space Store at the Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG or we can come to you!
DURATION: 1 to 3 hours PRICE: Please enquire for Prices
Build a Satellite
Ever wanted to build your own satellite?
Our interactive activity is based around building and operating a small satellite. Participants physically assemble their own 'UBO' satellites using different components, and introduces them to satellites' real-life applications, while also offering the chance to develop further activities for different age groups (adults and kids!) and abilities.
This experience includes:
- Build a Satellite - Take a Satellite-selfie - Code different functionalities - Send messages to the Ground Station - Take important Temperature Measurements
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit if you choose to come along to the Space Store at the Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG. Or, we can come to you!
DURATION: 5 to 10 Minutes PRICE: £4.49 (VAT inclusive) per person
Virtual Reality – Spacewalk
Ever wanted to walk in space? Less than 250 people have ever had this experience. Come on down to the Space Store in the Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG, and try this interactive virtual reality experience!
It last 5 minutes after a brief orientation. Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 5 Minutes PRICE: £4.49 (VAT inclusive) per person
Virtual Reality – Martian Cave Dive
Let us take you to another place in our solar system in this analogous virtual reality experience! Andy Torbet, explorer and star of Beyond Bionic, takes you on a 360 degree exploration of underwater caves. Scientists now believe lakes of water exist under the ice-caps of Mars. See what it might be like to dive into the future!
This virtual reality experience lasts 5 minutes.
Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 5 to 10 Minutes PRICE: £4.49 (VAT inclusive) per person
Tim Peake Space Suit Experience
Come try on a replica of the Sokol space suit worn by Tim Peake during his launch to the International Space Station! Experience the realism of donning the suit whilst learning about challenges astronauts face to get into Space. Best of all take pictures and videos with your friends!
We have suits sized for kids 4+ and adults.
NEW: Get your own astronaut certificate!
This experience lasts 5 to 10 minutes. Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 30 Minutes PRICE: £5.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Satellite Treasure Hunt
The satellite treasure hunt is a short activity consisting of a talk on Earth Observation Satellites, its applications, and how the images are used in our everyday lives, followed by a treasure hunt. In groups, participants will complete worksheets using Earth imagery maps to identify landmarks and points of interest collected by real satellites.
DURATION: 1 to 5 Hours PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Education
What better way to engage young people than Space?
Whether you're a state, independent, or home school, Space Store offers a number of educational activities designed to inspire, inform, and involve school children of all ages! Activities include: - Build an ACTUAL Satellite - Virtual and Augmented reality - Eat Like An Astronaut (that's right, we provide lunch!) - Talks from Space industry experts and even REAL astronauts! - Holding rocks older than the Earth itself!
Whether you are looking for an interactive talk for hundreds of students, or hands-on activities for a few classes, our team of experts is ready to support you.
Fancy a trip out? Bring your class to the Space Store at the Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG. Or, we can come to you!
DURATION: 1 to 2 hours PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Careers in Space
Want to pursue a career in Space?
Whether you are in school or in the work-force, we can bring together individuals or a team of Space industry professionals across both STEM and non-STEM subjects. Space isn't just about engineering and science, it is also about nutrition, physical fitness, marketing, and more!
DURATION: 5 to 60 Minutes PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Space Talks
Space Store staff provide talks to schools, businesses, and events on a wide range of space topics: - The Solar System - Satellites and their applications - "Spaceships in Oxfordshire" - "How to become an engineer?" - And more!
Talks can be between 5 to 60 minutes depending on the audience and need. Talks can be held at the Space Store, or we can come to you!
DURATION: 1 to 8 hours PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Business
Want an out-of-this-world experience for your staff or customers?
Space Store offers a number of entertaining, educational experiences for both large and small businesses: - Pop-ups - Catering - Corporate parties - FREE meeting space - Conference entertainment - Unique team building activities
Whether you are looking for an interactive talk for hundreds of employees, or a casual drop-in experience during your lunch hour, our team of experts is ready to support your business.
Fancy a trip out? Bring your organisation to the Space Store at the Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG. Or, we can come to you!
DURATION: 2 Hours to 2 Days PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Pop-ups
Want to do something fun for your staff, school, or event?
Space Store will come to your location with a selection of our experiences and merchandise. We offer three options: 1. Merchandise 2. Experiences 3. Merchandise and experiences
Give us a time and location and we can bring authentic, fun space merchandise to offer your staff and customers. And/or we can bring a selection of our space experiences including replica astronaut space suits, virtual reality, and more!
DURATION: 30 Minutes PRICE: £5.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Augmented Reality
Make your favourite planets, space rovers, and rockets come to life through augmented reality! With the use of modern tablets and clever apps, explore the solar system in a fun, interactive way.
This hands-on activity takes between 20 and 30 minutes, and Space facts are shared by the host throughout.
DURATION: 30 Minutes PRICE: £5.99 (VAT inclusive) per person
Meteorites
Get hands-on with different meteorites from across the solar system, whilst learning about the science behind the different types of meteorites that have landed on Earth from over 4 million years ago!
This activity last between 15 and 30 minutes, and is fun for all ages. And, you might even be able to hold a piece of the moon!
