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Helios: Space Store 24 August

Have you ever wanted to become an astronaut? Visit Helios at Basildon Park and try on space suits with Space Store.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

On Sunday 24 August, as part of Helios at Basildon Park, become an astronaut and try on replica sokol and starman space suits. Learn more about how and why space suits keep astronauts safe and take some amazing photos. Space store will be at Basildon from 2pm to 6pm.

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Basildon Park estate office

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