Delivered by the Our Place in Space creative team, Dr Matthew Bothwell or Hunt and Darton, each tour is tailored to different interests.
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PLEASE BOOK FREE TICKETS HERE - https://ourplaceinspace.earth/whats-on/guided-tours-of-the-solar-system
Centred around an epic scale model of the solar system designed by the artist Oliver Jeffers with scientist Professor Stephen Smartt and a creative team led by Nerve Centre, Our Place in Space is a three-dimensional sculpture trail starting at Midsummer Common, interactive AR app and exciting learning and events programme.
Join us for a guided tour of the solar system on the spectacular Midsummer Common. Our tours are tailored to different interests and abilities so please check the details below to make sure you sign up for the right one for you. Messages from Mission Control: All activities are weather dependent and may change subject to the forecast. All tours begin at the Us and Them Earth at the beginning of the trail. You will receive an email prior to your activity date with any updates that will affect your booking.
Family Tours with our Creative Learning Team:
This tour from our experienced creative learning team will take you on a journey from the Sun to Mars, and has been created as fun for all the family. Tuesday 9 August @ 10am–11am Wednesday 10 August @ 10am–11am Thursday 11 August @ 2pm–3pm Friday 12 August @ 2pm–3pm
Family Tours with Dr Matthew Bothwell:
Take a tour from the Sun to Saturn with Dr Matthew Bothwell, and learn all about our Solar System. This is an opportunity for you to have a conversation with Matthew and ask all your space related questions. Saturday 6 August @ 12pm–1.30pm Thursday 18 August @ 7pm–8.30pm
Interstellar Tours with Hunt & Darton:
A chance to see the planets and city from a different angle with enigmatic duo Hunt & Darton. Saturday 30 July @ 12pm and 4pm Sunday 31 July @ 12pm and 2pm