Half day
£549
Up to 3 sessions across a morning or an afternoon.
Spring
International Astronomy Day
Bringing astronomy to the class for the astronauts of tomorrow.
- Dates
- Spring
- Key stages
- EYFS - KS2
- Session length
- 45 - 60 minutes
- Formats
- Up to 6 sessions a day
About this date
International Astronomy Day brings the wonders of the universe to everyday life.
Through hands-on activities and simple sky-watching sessions, the event teaches people about space while encouraging them to protect dark night skies from light pollution. It is a quick reminder of the massive cosmos we all share.
Workshops for this date
Available Session
Book a single workshop for your class or schedule the complete multi-day school experience.
Pricing
Prices exclude VAT.
Full day
£749
Up to 6 sessions back to back around your timetable. Covers a one-form-entry school from Reception to Year 6 in one visit.
- A DBS-checked facilitator for the whole day, leading every session across the timetable.
- All equipment for your chosen workshop - a fully networked class set of VR headsets, or the complete hands-on workshop kit.
- Risk assessment, public liability insurance certificate and DBS details emailed to your office on booking.
- A pre-visit telephone briefing so staff know exactly what to expect.
Questions schools ask
Before you book
When exactly is International Astronomy Day?
It moves each year because it is set by the lunar calendar, and it is marked twice - once in spring and once in autumn. Most primary schools pick a date in the surrounding week that suits their timetable, which works just as well.
Do we need a dark room?
No. Everything happens inside the headsets, so a normal hall in daylight is fine. You need one large, clear indoor space rather than a blackout.
Is it only for Year 5?
No. Year 5 covers Earth and space formally, so the fit is obvious there, but the workshop runs from KS1 upwards with the content pitched to the age group.
Can we run it as a whole-school day?
Yes - typically six sessions in a day, which covers Reception to Year 6 in a one-form-entry school.
