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.
Learn about the giant telescopes and
powerful spacecraft used to explore the Universe. During the
day you will paint your own stars, make a simple refracting
telescope and learn about the mysterious Universe.
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 make balloons scream and bats fly in this spooktacular hands-on workshop....
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 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.
Are we going to freeze or are we going to fry? What is climate change? Check out the Sun’s activity using our special solar telescope, make your own blubber mitts, check out some awesome icebergs. When it gets dark have a look through the giant professional telescopes (weather permitting)
Aimed at children 11 years and up. Discovery Days
concentrate on single topics to give an in-depth experience of
the subject.
Cost £25 for one adult plus one child for pre-
booked sessions. 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.
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.