CHILDREN travelled into space when an Explorer Dome was set up at their Portishead school.

North Somerset Times: St Joseph's Primary School pupils with the explorer domeSt Joseph's Primary School pupils with the explorer dome (Image: supplied)

Youngsters in years one and two at St Joseph’s Primary School learnt about space in the dome, which is taken to numerous schools across the South West to give a hands-on science experience.

Pupils in year four had the chance to learn about light and dark during their session.