AstroTots Planetarium: Stars, Shapes & Colours
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Children can play and be themselves with a planetarium show specially designed for your little ones and full of vibrant hues and captivating cosmic sights!
Babies and toddlers will be wide-eyed as the planetarium ‘opens’ to reveal the sky above in a 360° show jam-packed with twinkling stars, the milky way, and the occasional shooting star! Your tots will see the dots become constellations and transform into colourful heroes and creatures from mythology.
Then it’s time to strap into a spaceship and zoom around the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn on an extraterrestrial exploration of our Solar System.
We return to Earth to enjoy a winter wonderland glimmering with stars, brilliant Christmas trees, and shimmering 360° aurorae.
Join us for a child-friendly event that's out of this world!
PLEASE NOTE :
⦿ Audiences sit on foam flooring and adults may wish to bring a cushion. All children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult, and babies in arms go free.
⦿ The planetarium is dark when displaying the night sky, and the dome fan is a little loud during entry and exit.
⦿ Moving 360° imagery may cause motion sickness. Close your eyes / look away and it will pass.
⦿ Due to the size of the venue and the snug fit of the dome, it is unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users at this event.
Age restrictions: 0+
| Adult (adults and children age 12+) | £8 |
| Child (children age 11 and younger) | £6 |
| Senior Citizen | £6.40 |
| Student (please bring ID) | £6.40 |
| Concession (registered disabled, registered carers, and NHS workers) | £6.40 |
| Family group (2 adults / 2 children) | £25 |
| Family group (1 adult / 3 children) | £23 |
What people are saying
Dec 2024
The shapes and colours were rather exciting, a bit dazzling, but the info about the solar system ...
Dec 2024
A lovely Christmas option for younger children. However I would suggest if you are asking the kid...
How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Parking
- Toilets
- Refreshments available
On the day
- Audiences sit on foam flooring and adults may wish to bring a cushion
- All children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive at least 5min before the start of the show, to allow time for adults to take off their shoes, and a brief introduction
- PLEASE NOTE: due to the dimensions of the room and the snug fit of the dome, it is unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users
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You'll be hosted by
Dome Club Planetarium
Our colourful inflatable dome, located in the beautiful 45 acre garden at Arnos Vale, is home to immersive educational events and 360° planetarium shows!
Enjoy guided tours of the night sky, journey across the Solar System, and handle a famous meteorite from outer space. Ask any astronomy question you wish and have it answered with spellbinding visuals on the dome. This summer we also turn our planetarium into an aquarium!
A great day out at Arnos Vale Victorian Garden Cemetery (BS4 3EW), where you can also enjoy self-guided walks, a coffee shop and a gift shop.
Home Education groups: please contact us to arrange bespoke sessions.
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Mario Di Maggio
Mario has over two decades experience with digital domes and planetariums, both fixed and mobile. He launched and managed the UK`s first purpose-built digital planetarium (Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham, 2005-2013); as well as the Glasgow Planetarium, then the UK`s most expensive planetarium (2001-2004). Mario has worked as a consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records Macao Planetarium (China, 2004-2008) and the Peter Harrison Planetarium (London, 2005). Additional planetarium experience includes We The Curious (Bristol, 2000) and Armagh Planetarium (Northern Ireland, 2000-2001). Before that, Mario established and managed one of South Africa's first interactive science centre networks (KwaZuzulwazi in Durban, 1992-1999), as well as a 'simulated' planetarium at the Durban Natural Science Museum (1998-1999). Currently Mario is the owner and director Dome Club Ltd, also trading as Immersive Theatres (schools outreach).
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