The Zany Zone is an area of crafty experiments. Create colour
and experiment, build a pipe cannon, and be amazed by puzzles
and weird kitchen science.
Time: 11am – 4pm.
Normal admission charges apply, plus an extra £1 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Twilight Special 3pm – 9pm
This day we will look at how we explore the Universe using
satellites and various types of telescopes. You will learn how
to operate the large telescopes on site and, if clear, use them to
view the Moon, Mars and Saturn after dusk.
Aimed at children 11 years and up. Discovery Days
concentrate on single topics to give an in-depth experience of
the subject.
Cost £19.95 per child per pre-booked session. Space limited to a maximum
of 24 children.
Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Learn all about the mighty rockets that launch robot explorers to the planets and fly men and women into space. Make and launch your own balloon and water powered rockets.
For children aged 6-10 years, these days are designed to be
fun as well as educational.
Cost £19.95 per child per pre-booked session. Time: 10.30am – 4pm .
space limited to a maximum of 24 children.
Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
For more information see Open Evenings
The Zany Zone is an area of crafty experiments. Create colour and experiment, build a pipe cannon, and be amazed by puzzles and weird kitchen science.
Time: 11am – 4pm.
Normal admission charges apply, plus an extra £1 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Fantastic fun series of ‘Make n’ Take’
half-day workshops for
children aged 6-10 years.
Sessions from 10.30am – 1pm or
2pm – 4.30pm.
Learn to make your very own set of 3 juggling balls, then learn how to juggle them!
Cost £8.95 per session unless otherwise stated. workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 children per
session. Prices are per child pre-booked workshop session
only.
If you wish to visit the Centre before or after sessions, an
additional normal admission charge will apply.
Please note
whilst we endeavour to include all activities mentioned on the
descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Fantastic fun series of ‘Make n’ Take’ half-day workshops for children aged 6-10 years. Sessions from 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm.
Make your own pan pipes and ‘glove-o-phone’ in this exciting exploration of the science of sound.
You will use different types of ‘instruments’ to create your own
whacky noises.
Cost £8.95 per session unless otherwise stated. Workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 children per
session. Prices are per child pre-booked workshop session
only.
If you wish to visit the Centre before or after sessions, an
additional normal admission charge will apply.
Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Before booking your child (Children) on one of our courses, please consult Notes for Parents
Bookings can be made using a credit or debit card over the phone 01323
832731.
Please note that credit or debit cards can only be accepted for transactions of
£10 or
over.
A booking form can be downloaded here. However please telephone the centre before writing in order to check availability.