Mobile Planetarium Northampton & Milton Keynes
Live, presenter-led planetarium shows in your own school hall across Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and Milton Keynes. We've been bringing our domes to Northampton & Milton Keynes since 2017.
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A planetarium visit without the coach trip
Northamptonshire sits within easy reach of the National Space Centre in Leicester, but a school trip there still means coaches and a lost day. We have worked with the council, leisure trust, shopping centres and schools across the county, from a Diwali celebration at the Guildhall to multi-day 8m dome visits.
Every visit is live and presenter-led: pupils lie back under a full 360° sky, ask questions and see the night sky above Northampton tonight. Shows link to the National Curriculum from EYFS to GCSE, and we can run back-to-back sessions so every class takes part on the same day.
Mobile planetarium visits in Northampton & Milton Keynes
A selection of the schools, colleges, museums and venues across Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and Milton Keynes that have booked us, taken from our booking diary.
- Swansgate Shopping CentreWellingborough · 2017
- Holne Chase Primary SchoolMilton Keynes · 2017
- Northampton Leisure Trust, Abington ParkNorthampton · 2017
- Diwali celebration with Northampton Borough Council, The GuildhallNorthampton · 2017
- Corby Business AcademyCorby · 2020
- 8m dome and VR dinosaur event, Northampton MarketNorthampton · 2021
- The Core at Corby CubeCorby · 2021, 2022
- Green Oaks Primary AcademyNorthampton · 2024
- Studfall Junior AcademyCorby · 2024, 2026
- Midsummer Place Shopping Centre (dome, VR and more)Milton Keynes · 2024
- Weavers Academy (8m, two days)Wellingborough · 2024
- Stimpson Avenue AcademyNorthampton · 2025
- Simon de Senlis Primary SchoolNorthampton · 2025
- STEAM Northants, University of NorthamptonNorthampton · 2025
The UK’s premium mobile planetarium
The UK’s largest mobile dome fleet
35+ domes from 4m to 10m, so we fit a small infant hall or a whole-school sports hall.
Standard, Raised and Accessible domes
Accessible domes with a tunnel entrance and no door, so wheelchair users roll straight in.
Led by a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
Shows written by our FRAS resident astronomer and delivered live by DBS-checked presenters.
Safety you can show governors
A dome-by-dome risk assessment with capacities, floor space, height, power and set-up times.
Which dome fits your hall?
Capacities per show from our risk assessment (RA v3.2, Nov 2026). Tell us your hall size and we'll recommend the dome.
| Dome | EYFS–KS2 | KS3–KS4 | Adults | SEND | Floor space | Clear height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4m | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 × 6.5m | 3m |
| 5m | 25 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 6 × 7.5m | 3.5m |
| 6m | 35 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 7 × 8.5m | 4.5m |
| 7m | 45 | 35 | 25 | 22 | 8 × 9.5m | 5m* |
| 8m | 60 | 45 | 35 | 30 | 9 × 10.5m | 5.5m* |
| 9m | 75 | 55 | 45 | 37 | 10 × 11.5m | 6m* |
| 10m | 90 | 70 | 55 | 45 | 11 × 12.5m | 7m* |
*Estimated, being measured. Raised domes add about 0.3m per ring. Wheelchair places: 6m Accessible dome 4 (mixed session) or 6 (wheelchair-only); 8m 6 or 10; 10m 8 or 14. See the dome guide →
Planetarium visit prices for Northampton & Milton Keynes schools
| One-Hour Planetarium Experience (30–60 pupils) | from £595 |
| Half-Day Experience (60–120 pupils) | from £695 |
| Three-Quarter Day (120–180 pupils) | from £795 |
| Full-Day Experience (180–720 pupils) – from about £1.24 per pupil | from £895 |
Full-day bookings work out from about £1.24 per pupil. Every booking is quoted in writing, including any travel.
From enquiry to lift-off
Enquire
Tell us your date, year groups and numbers. We'll recommend the right experience and package.
Plan your day
We agree your timetable and match sessions to your curriculum topics and SEND needs.
We arrive and set up
Our team sets up, runs every session, then packs everything away.
Keep learning
Follow up with our free teacher resources back in the classroom.
Schools book us again, and again
"Fantastic day, the pupils were amazed and really engaged. Immersive Experiences staff were really helpful both when booking and on the day, I wouldn't hesitate to book again!"Billie ElliottScience Co-ordinator, Moor Hey School
"The level of questioning from the children always amazes me - an inspiring day for everyone."Trustpilot reviewMarch 2025
"It was the WOW factor of science week and we will definitely book again!"Trustpilot reviewMarch 2023
We also cover Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Leicestershire
Your questions answered
Do you bring a mobile planetarium to schools in Northampton & Milton Keynes?
Yes. We have visited schools and venues across Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and Milton Keynes since 2017, and we cover the whole UK.
How much does a mobile planetarium cost in Northampton & Milton Keynes?
Packages start from £595 for a one-hour experience and £895 for a full day (180–720 pupils), which is about £1.24 per pupil. We confirm every quote in writing.
How much space do we need?
A 6m dome, our most popular school size, needs a floor of about 7 × 8.5m and 4.5m clear height. Smaller halls can take our 4m or 5m domes.
Can every pupil take part, including SEND pupils and wheelchair users?
Yes. We run SEND sessions with smaller groups, and our Accessible domes have a tunnel entrance and no door so wheelchair users roll straight in.
Documents available on request
Please contact us for:
- Terms and Conditions
- Risk Assessments & Method Statements
- Insurance certificates (public liability, indemnity, employers' liability)
- Fire Certificate, PAT Certificate
- Child Protection & Audience Code of Conduct
Book a mobile planetarium in Northampton & Milton Keynes
Tell us your dates, year groups and hall size and we’ll send a written quote within one working day.