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A party among the stars

Forget the bouncy castle. Give your guests a birthday they'll never forget, with a real planetarium and a live journey through space.

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Why Big Bear

The birthday everyone talks about

We arrive, inflate the planetarium and take your guests on a live tour of the night sky, pitched just right for the birthday child and their friends. You enjoy the party while we look after the show.

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Young children excited in front of the planetarium
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Birthday parties

Space-mad kids, curious teens or grown-ups who never stopped looking up.

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Tailored shows

Tell us what the birthday star loves most: planets, rockets or black holes.

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At your venue

A community hall, function room or large indoor space, or a garden in good weather.

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Stress-free

We bring everything, run the shows and pack it all away afterwards.

Our shows

All STEM subjects covered

Space is the doorway to every STEM subject. Our live, interactive shows weave science, technology, engineering and maths together, pitched to the age of the group in front of us.

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Science

Physics, chemistry, biology & Earth science
  • Our Solar System: Explore the Sun, planets, moons and asteroids.
  • Stars and Galaxies: Discover how stars form and what makes up a galaxy.
  • Gravity and Orbits: Learn what keeps planets moving around the Sun.
  • Earth and the Night Sky: Understand day and night, seasons and eclipses.
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Technology

The tools that let us explore
  • Telescopes: Discover how powerful instruments reveal distant stars, planets and galaxies.
  • Satellites: Explore how satellites observe Earth and help us study space.
  • Space Probes and Rovers: Learn how robotic explorers investigate other planets.
  • Space Imaging: See how cameras and sensors capture the universe beyond human sight.
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Engineering

Designing things that work in space
  • Rocket Design: Discover how engineers build rockets to launch spacecraft into space.
  • Spacecraft and Satellites: Explore how vehicles are designed to operate in the harsh conditions of space.
  • Planetary Rovers: Learn how engineers build robots to travel across and investigate other worlds.
  • Space Telescopes: See how precision engineering creates instruments that study distant stars and galaxies.
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Maths

Numbers, patterns and shapes in the sky
  • Distances in Space: Explore how we measure the vast distances between planets and stars.
  • Orbits and Patterns: Discover how maths helps us understand and predict the movements of planets and moons.
  • Size and Scale: Compare the sizes of Earth, the Sun and other objects in our universe.
  • Time and Cycles: Investigate how days, years and lunar phases relate to movements in space.
Only with Big Bear

Experience it in true 4K

Crystal-clear stars, planets you could almost touch and a sky that wraps all the way around you. Tap the video to see what your guests are in for.

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See it in action

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FAQ

Good questions

Anything else? Call us on 083 800 1933. We're always happy to talk space.

How much space do we need?

Enough floor space and headroom for the planetarium, like a community hall, function room or large indoor space. Tell us about your venue and we'll confirm it's a fit.

What ages is it for?

All of them. We pitch every show to the group in front of us, from little ones to adults.

Can you come to our house?

If you have a large enough room, or a level garden in good weather, possibly. Send us the details and we'll let you know.

How do I book?

Call us on 083 800 1933 or send the form below with the date, venue and number of guests.

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Ready for lift-off?

Tell us your date, venue and group and we'll get back to you with availability and a quote.

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