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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
  • How stars are born, shine and die
  • The Sun, Moon, planets and the seasons
  • Gravity, light and the colours of the sky
  • Life on Earth and the search for life beyond it
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Technology

The tools that let us explore
  • Telescopes, satellites and space probes
  • How we photograph galaxies billions of light-years away
  • Data, sensors and the technology behind every mission
  • The digital planetarium and how it is projected
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Engineering

Designing things that work in space
  • Rockets, launchers and how they reach orbit
  • Space stations and the Moon landings
  • Rovers and robots exploring Mars
  • How astronauts live, work and stay safe
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Maths

Numbers, patterns and shapes in the sky
  • Scale: how big is the Universe, really?
  • Distances, light-years and travel times
  • Orbits, circles, ellipses and geometry
  • Patterns, cycles and counting the stars
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

Tap a video to watch it with sound.

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.

Your enquiry goes straight to our inbox, and we'll reply by email or phone.