We believe that Space is for everyone! Our Mission to the Moon is perfect for children, families and adults who love Space.

We recommend children over the age of 8 for this experience, however those under 14 years must be supervised by an adult.

Activities include:

• Virtual Reality – Moonwalk treasure hunt
• Discover and hold a rare lunar artefact
• Try on a replica SpaceX-inspired Space Suit

Personal photography is permitted during the experience.

No, not at all. We love to welcome people of all ages and backgrounds!

Since 2022, we’ve had hundreds of people do the experience and love it. This has included space-mad children, parents attending with their kids, newly married and retired elderly couples, school teachers, and even adults who had no interest in space previously.

The experience will generally have a maximum of 4 people participating. We’re unable guarantee an adult-only experience session, so you may have some younger ones taking part alongside. You’ll be impressed by how much they often know!

Our staff are friendly and knowledgeable space enthusiasts guiding your experience. We all share a passion for Space, and inspiring people of all ages with the wonders of our Solar System and beyond.

There’s always different areas of Space we’re interested in – some of us are blown away by vastness of Space, or learning about the latest missions to our Moon and Mars, whilst some are passionate about the impact of space on our daily lives. Our team always love learning more about Space from our guests too, so come along with your best and favourite space facts!

Space is for everyone, and the Space industry requires all background from humanities to geology, and history to engineering.

You don’t need to bring anything to take part. We will provide all equipment required. Please note food and drink (except water) is not permitted in the shop.

Space Store Oxford is located in the open-aired historical Oxford Covered Market so we advise dressing comfortably and according to the weather! As the experience involves wearing a space suit, trousers are advised.

Having a water bottle is always advised, as well as a smartphone if you wish to take any pictures for yourself during the experience. 

Please note there are no toilets on our premises, but public toilets are available a 1-min walk away towards the back of the Covered Market.

The experience will generally have a maximum of 4 people participating. The experience takes places in our shop in the Oxford Covered Market and we want to ensure everyone taking part has enough space (no pun intended!). It can become a bit crowded with more than 4 people.

We’re unable guarantee an adult-only experience session, so you may have young ones taking part alongside.

You’ll be trying on the space suits in our experience zone, which is part of the shop, so customers may be able to see you dressing up to get ready for launch!

As part of the experience, you’ll be dressing up as an astronaut going to Space! You’ll be wearing a replica Spacex-inspired Space Suit, including the 2-piece suit itself, gloves, boots and even a helmet.

You’ll be trying on the space suits in our experience zone, which is part of the shop, so customers may be able to see you dressing up to get ready for launch! BUT, you never know who might walk in…. one lucky family got to take a picture with UK Astronaut Meganne Christian.

Payments must be made online at this time. Thank you for understanding. If this is an issue, please email us at  [email protected] or call us on 01865 246698.

If you’ve purchased a Virgin Experience Days voucher, use the calendar above to select your dates and select Virgin Voucher at the checkout.

Please see our safeguarding policy here

Space Store Oxford is located at 118, Covered Market, Oxford, OX1 3DZ – opposite Nothing Jewellery. Located at the red star in the map below.

Space Store Oxford is located at 118, Covered Market, Oxford, OX1 3DZ – opposite Nothing Jewellery.

By car: If you are travelling by car, please be aware that the Covered Market is located in the centre of Oxford so for easy parking, we recommend using one of Oxford’s five Park & Ride sites.

• Further in-city parking can be found at the Westgate centre. The in-town bus stops and Westgate centre are an approx. 5-10 min walk away from The Covered Market.
• Please allow plenty of time to make it to the store from your travel end point. Oxford City Centre can be very busy, particularly on weekends.

By public transport: Click here for advice on travelling by public transport.

• If you are coming to Oxford by train, be sure to come to the “Oxford” station and NOT the “Oxford Parkway” station. From the Oxford station it is about a 10 minute walk to the Covered Market.

If you are travelling by car, please be aware that the Covered Market is located in the centre of Oxford so for easy parking, we recommend using one of Oxford’s five Park & Ride sites.

Further in-city parking can be found at the Westgate centre. The in-town bus stops and Westgate centre are an approx. 5-10 min walk away from The Covered Market.

Please allow plenty of time to make it to the store from your travel end point. Oxford City Centre can be very busy, particularly on weekends.

At Space Store, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction.  If for any reason you are not satisfied with your experience at Space Store, please email us at [email protected].  We aim to respond within 2 working days.