Barnsley mobile planetarium

Be captivated by the awe & wonder of the Universe

Barnsley mobile planetarium

Be captivated by the awe & wonder of the Universe
Immersive and captivating
planetarium shows for all ages

MEET THE PRESENTERS

Knowledgeable, friendly and awe-inspiring, you can’t help but be mesmerised by a WonderDome planetarium presenter. With a genuine passion for space they’ll take you on a cosmic journey.

mobile planetarium with presenters
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5-STAR REVIEWS for Barnsley MOBILE PLANETARIUM

We’re very proud that we regularly receive 5-star reviews from everyone who experiences the WonderDome. But don’t just take our word for it.

Find out how your Barnsley mobile planetarium will be a 5-star stellar experience.

Barnsley MOBILE PLANETARIUM IN ACTION

There’s always a buzz of excitement when people see the silver space dome appear in the hall or venue because it looks so exciting. Here’s how it all works.

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Our Barnsley mobile planetarium has been captivating pupils & groups in and around the area for more than 10 years. We’ve visited and inspired thousands of pupils in Primary, Secondary, Special Needs schools and local activity groups.

Our mobile planetarium shows are suitable for all ages & abilities and tailored to each group. You can be assured that our shows will spark a desire to learn and to explore so much more. So, stepping into a WonderDome Barnsley mobile planetarium transports you on a cosmic journey, a thrilling adventure exploring the wonders of the Universe. Our captivating shows are tailored to all ages, delivering curriculum-focused (EnglandScotland and Wales), presenter-led content which will ignite their curiosity. From planet formation to the birth and death of stars, from launching rockets to stepping foot on other worlds, it’s an unforgettable opportunity to bring the marvels of space right into your school or venue. Inspire future space explorers and kickstart their lifelong love of space and science with a WonderDome experience.

Chat to Mission Control (our bookings office) to find out how we can make this an unforgettable experience.

REASONS TO BOOK A Barnsley MOBILE PLANETARIUM:

  • shows adapted to meet the needs of all levels of learning
  • flexible show lengths to make the most of your WonderDome mobile planetarium visit
  • the simple yet motivating solution to kickstarting a topic or consolidating learning ideas
  • experienced, knowledgeable and friendly presenters

Find out more about our planetarium shows:

Just a few of the schools & groups we’ve visited with our Barnsley mobile planetarium and inspired about space:

  • Carlton Primary Academy, Barnsley
  • Darton Primary School, Darton
  • Dodworth St Johns Primary School, Barnsley

You may also be interested to visit other places of astronomical interest in this area. Please find below a couple of links: 

Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society 

Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society (MSAS) opened in 1978 and is a registered charity its objective being: the advancement of education for the public benefit in astronomy and its associated sciences.  

The society’s weekly programme consists of lectures and talks given by a wide range of visiting speakers and members as well as training where more experience observers pass on their skills to new ones and where skills can be honed and updated.