BRITISH astronaut Tim Peake is counting down to lift off with his tour which is coming to Poole. 

The first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station will feature archive material and footage from his time as an astronaut in the tour Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space. 

Tim’s tour will “bring to life the awe-inspiring adventures" of astronauts and “celebrate the incredible achievements and historic human endeavour of space exploration”. 

The first-of-a-kind tour will be at the Lighthouse in Poole on Thursday, October 3, following his hugely successful and sold-out debut tour My Journey To Space which ended last year. 

He’ll reveal what spaceflight is really like: From the wondrous view of Earth, living in weightlessness, the unique dangers and unexpected moments of humour, to the years of training and gruelling psychological and physical pressures an astronaut must endure. 

Tim said: “I am so honoured to have experienced the wonders of space travel myself, and yet it still continues to amaze me just how much spaces inspires and fascinates people of all ages. 

“Being able to share a small taste of what I have discovered during my time as an astronaut – from my own stories to the groundbreaking moments from the past, present and future of space exploration – The Quest To Explore Space will give space fans a unique insight into this most magical place.” 

Tickets are on sale now, from www.fane.co.uk/tim-peake or direct from the venue.