A rocket will soon be landing in Norfolk.

The 72-foot replica will be touching down in Great Yarmouth this month as part of the Space for Everyone UK tour.

The initiative aims to educate the next generation about space, showcasing the UK’s space industry and the diverse career opportunities available.

The Space for Everyone tour will shed light on the pivotal role space plays in enhancing life on Earth.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Space for Everyone UK tour is coming to Great YarmouthThe Space for Everyone UK tour is coming to Great Yarmouth (Image: Space for Everyone UK tour)

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Visitors will have the opportunity to witness how space technologies benefit our daily lives.

British astronaut Tim Peake said: "The Space for Everyone tour will demonstrate the incredible capacity of space to inspire.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Rocket at the Space for Everyone UK tourRocket at the Space for Everyone UK tour (Image: Space for Everyone UK tour)

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"It took thousands of people to make my mission to the International Space Station possible and there is a huge variety of careers on offer in space right here in the UK.

"I hope this activity sparks an interest in the future generations who will take our space sector to new heights."

The Space for Everyone tour will land at the Sea Life Gardens from August 24 to August 28.