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.
Men and women regularly fly into space nowadays, living and working there for long periods. You will learn how we keep them alive and what it is like to live in space. Before you leave, you will prepare your own space meal.
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.
How do scientists know all about the
Sun? check it out by building your own simple spectroscope
and UV detector. Also look safely at the Sun through our
special solar telescope (if not cloudy). Remember though,
Never look directly at the Sun.
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.
Cost £8.95 per session unless otherwise stated. Prices are per
child pre-booked workshop session only. Workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 children per
session.
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.
Our themed evenings are based around meteor showers which
are produced as the Earth passes through the dust trails left
behind by comets. Meteors, also known as shooting stars, are
produced by tiny specks of dust that burn up as they enter the
Earth’s atmosphere. The evenings aim to be both informal and
informative. They include a guest speaker and an opportunity
to look though the Centre’s historic telescopes (weather
permitting).
If the weather is unsuitable on themed evenings,
the talk will go ahead regardless and a comprehensive tour of
the telescopes will replace viewing. Members of a local
astronomical society are also on-site to help answer any
questions you may have.
Numbers are limited to 80 people, so
book early to secure your place.
The Perseids meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the
outskirts of a cloud of debris from comet Swift-Tuttle. Approximately 60 shooting stars per hour can be seen during
this shower.
Join us for a cheese and wine evening before
trying to spot some meteors.
Cost: £17.50 per person
Time: 7pm – 11pm
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.
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. Space limited to a maximum of 24 children
Time: 10.30am – 4pm
Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
The rocket is the only engine that will work in space. To-day you will make and launch a water-powered rocket which you will float back to Earth by parachute. You will also make and race simple rocket powered cars.
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
Time: 10.30am – 4pm (unless Twilight specials)
Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Recycle rubbish into some fabulous hand-made paper. Used paper is pulped, then pressed back into
sheets making fantastically unique and colourful hand-made
paper.
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.
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.
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.
Today you will learn about the planets
and bits and pieces that travel around our Sun. You will design
and make a Martian Lander to land and egg safely on its
surface and you will test your design by dropping it from a
great height.
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. Space limited to a maximum of 24
children
Time: 10.30am – 4pm
Please note whilst we endeavour to include
all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Learn how to work the large professional telescopes and, if clear view the Sun through a special solar telescope.
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. Sspace limited to a maximum
of 24 children
Time: 10.30am – 4pm (unless Twilight specials)
Please note whilst we endeavour to include
all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Bugs are everywhere, especially in our wood! But what do they look like under a microscope? Come and find out. Good footwear is essential.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what makes things fizz, bang and pop in some crazy chemistry experiments.
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. Space limited to a maximum of 24 children.
Time: 10.30am – 4pm
Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
Chemistry is definitely fun, especially
when trying to find out what does with a bang! Come and try
some crazy chemistry experiments.
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
Time: 10.30am – 4pm (unless Twilight specials)
Please note whilst we endeavour to include
all activities
mentioned on the descriptions, some may vary on the day.
A half-day workshop where you will be
able to design and build a model using a K’nex construction kit
– sorry but on this workshop you will not be able to take home
the K’Nex model. This workshop involves children working in
pairs.
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.
Cost £11.95 for 2 children, £6.95 for one child. Workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 children per
session. Prices are for 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.