Out Of This World - Dome Experience

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Immersive films that are quite literally out of this world!

We invite you to travel through space experiencing CGA (computer generated animation) content as well as documentary style film. Perfect for those aged 8 and above looking to take a trip to the stars.

Astronaut

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body.

Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject 'Chad', our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.

Approx running time: 23 minutes

Tim Peake International Space Station Tour

Join astronaut Tim Peake for a 360° tour of the International Space Station! Working together with BAP (British Association of Planetaria), NSC Creative has produced a short immersive 360 experience which taking you around the International Space Station to see what it is like to live and work in space. Narrated by British Astronaut Tim Peake who has successfully completed his 6 month Principia mission. You'll also get to see footage of Tim shot onboard. The project was supported by the UKSA (UK Space Agency) and ESA (European Space Agency) with additional support from Explorer Dome, Centre for Life and the National Space Centre.

Approx running time: 10 minutes

Ticket fees are Pay What You Decide – You will be presented with suggested prices but the decision of what you'll pay will be entirely your choice

Arrival and Admission – Please make sure you have your ticket to hand, ready for check-in. We cannot guarantee entry into events for late arrivals. Your ticket gives you entry to the experience named on your ticket only.

COVID-19 – All of our events and experiences have been created at reduced capacity for COVID safety. We are asking everyone to wear masks whilst in our spaces, including during dome shows, and to take lateral flow tests ahead of their visit. Please do not visit our spaces if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have a positive lateral flow or PCR test. Should you need to change or amend your tickets to a Real Ideas event due to contracting COVID or needing to self-isolate please email tickets@realideas.org where one of our team will be able to assist you. For more information please read our COVID-19 guidance.

Travel Information – At Market Hall, we are working on a dedicated place for parking, but for now, it's limited. We are an environmentally conscious organisation and encourage our visitors to prioritise green travel. Please consider getting the bus, cycling or walking to visit us. We have plenty of space for bikes to be parked securely on-site and one electric car charging point. More information on bus routes and car parks nearby can be found here – https://realideas.org/our-spaces/market-hall/

We value the relationship we have with our neighbours so if you need to drive to Market Hall, please avoid parking on the pavements around the building or in front of people's drives. Please make use of the car parks we have identified in the area that are all within walking distance.

When you arrive, please use the main entrance via the steps (Duke Street) or ramp (via Wall Street). When leaving the building at night please be respectful and consider the people living in the residential area.

There are a couple of disabled parking spaces on site – please advise us of any additional needs so we can make your visit enjoyable and comfortable.