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Space Store Oxford

118, Covered Market, Opposite Nothing Jewellery, OX1 3DZ, GB

Rating: 4.6 ★ (25 ratings)

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Genuine meteorites can be held in your hand at Space Store Oxford, nestled within the historic Covered Market. This unique shop is dedicated to making space accessible to everyone, offering a range of experiences alongside space-themed merchandise. Visitors can try on a replica Tim Peake spacesuit, explore the solar system using augmented reality, or even take a virtual reality spacewalk. It's an experiential store where you can discover a host of space facts and interact with the wonders of the universe in an intimate and friendly environment. Beyond the interactive experiences, browse through authentic space-themed merchandise, from games and models to apparel and gadgets, making it a fascinating stop for all ages.

The Astronaut Experience, a popular offering, guides you through a series of activities, including learning about life on the International Space Station and the food astronauts eat. You can even receive a framed photograph certificate to remember your out-of-this-world adventure. Knowledgeable staff are always on hand to share insights and help you find the perfect space-themed gift or souvenir, whether it's books, toys, or stunning star maps. Space Store Oxford also hosts events and workshops, providing further opportunities to deepen your understanding of space science. It’s more than just a shop; it’s a place where learning and fun collide, offering something for space-mad children and curious adults alike.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 246698

Comments

Lakhveer Manku
1 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Absolutely amazing experience! Set in the Covered Market in Oxford, this little place is a must do for any space lovers. A personalised tour of space, meteorites and how they’ve formed and found on Earth. How do we know this is from space? All these things and more are answered on this experience.

We loved having pics in space outfits. The Virtual reality experience really was brilliant. Steve was so knowledgable and really made the experience for us all. Kids loved every minute (aged 11). Highly recommend.

Thank you!
Katie
15 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
We had such a great experience at the store today. My daughter had a change of heart about doing the VR experience we'd paid for. The man (sadly didn't take his name) was so incredibly kind to my daughter and offered her a brilliant alternative which she loved, and spent lots of time sharing space facts and showing her a meteorite. The shop itself has loads of amazing space themed books, gifts and toys and is a must visit for any space enthusiast. We'll definitely be back. We loved it.
Henry Macrory
24 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
My grandson and I enjoyed every second. Terrific VR experiences, especially floating around on the International Space Station. We loved handling the meteorites. Leah (sorry if I've misspelt that) was friendly, helpful, informative and clearly passionate about the subject. Thank you very much!
Louise Chapman
22 Jan 2026
3.0 ★
On arrival I was a little bit disappointed to see the experience was held at the back of the shop around a table with people in the shop watching us. Would be great if they properly partitioned this bit off and created a space themed room. We were given some cards to look at through an iPad which were augmented which my son enjoyed. They sell packs of them in the shop for around £15. Lizzy was a brilliant host and engaged really well my son who is a 9 year old space enthusiast. We were shown a sample of meteorites again which he loved and then we had a VR experience. The first one was very good, the second diving one was terrible - really grainy and quite dull. Lizzy then talked to us about what they eat in space and my son tried on the space suit something I opted out of. He got a lovely framed picture after and a piece of meteorite (as I opted out of having a picture). I spent over £100 on this experience for 2 through Virgin. My rating is reflective that I feel it was pretty poor value for money, not a reflection on the staff. My son thoroughly enjoyed it which was priceless. We travelled 3hrs to get there, sadly wish I’d spent the day at the Leicester space centre with him - closer, cheaper and a lot more to do. Again ratings not reflective of the staff, but if you really want to make space accessible for all this should not cost as much as it did.
Charles Cutting
7 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Had a wonderful time here. Friendly staff, informative and great fun. I bought the astronaut experience as a birthday present for a family member and we really rated it. Highly recommended

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