Interactive science, workshops and events, with a huge telescope in the astronomical observatory.
A thought provoking place where we spent almost 5 hrs! I thoroughly recommend attending the free talk, which brings all the history of this place together and the person who did the talk (12pm on Sat 15th June) was just brilliant, very knowledgeable and humorous. A great science playground too, where children can spend hours. Overall place feels run down sadly, I guess the place needs more funding and more people need to come here.
Great place for little ones and grown-ups too. Lots of hands on stuff. If you want to learn about the world, space or the sciences Even to see a very large telescope looking in to space. There was a coach load of school children there when we arrived enjoying the apparatus, they soon had to go and all was quite. We the place to ourselves. Nice coffee in the cafe, and the little one had a tub of ice cream. She also enjoyed the gift shop.
Attended as part of a school trip. Nice place for kids to stretch their legs. Some interactive hands on science bits for squeezing in a bit of learning. They seem to have stargazing events on during the summer, but check their website. Exit through the gift shop of course but it's pretty small so not that much if an issue.
Had a fantastic day here - suitable for adults and kids alike. Informative riveting and fun. Very sad it's closing and so glad we visited while we could
Went with two of my kids, aged 10 and 13, they were entertained for 3 or 4 hours on a lovely hot summers day - some great interactive experiments showcasing some really important science principles, and they were learning through play, without necessarily realising that they were learning. Food options were a little pricey and rather limited, and if you have been to other similar places then there won't be much that's new - however, even if you've been to other similar things before, if the kids haven't been for over 18 months, they'll gain loads form it. A very good day (or possibly half-day) out :)
Good place to visit for an adult as well as children. So much scientific information. Sadly government should invest in such amazing museums. Wonderful staff and a great place to have fun.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
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A thought provoking place where we spent almost 5 hrs! I thoroughly recommend attending the free talk, which brings all the history of this place together and the person who did the talk (12pm on Sat 15th June) was just brilliant, very knowledgeable and humorous. A great science playground too, where children can spend hours. Overall place feels run down sadly, I guess the place needs more funding and more people need to come here.
Great place for little ones and grown-ups too. Lots of hands on stuff. If you want to learn about the world, space or the sciences Even to see a very large telescope looking in to space. There was a coach load of school children there when we arrived enjoying the apparatus, they soon had to go and all was quite. We the place to ourselves. Nice coffee in the cafe, and the little one had a tub of ice cream. She also enjoyed the gift shop.
Attended as part of a school trip. Nice place for kids to stretch their legs. Some interactive hands on science bits for squeezing in a bit of learning. They seem to have stargazing events on during the summer, but check their website. Exit through the gift shop of course but it's pretty small so not that much if an issue.
Had a fantastic day here - suitable for adults and kids alike. Informative riveting and fun. Very sad it's closing and so glad we visited while we could
Went with two of my kids, aged 10 and 13, they were entertained for 3 or 4 hours on a lovely hot summers day - some great interactive experiments showcasing some really important science principles, and they were learning through play, without necessarily realising that they were learning. Food options were a little pricey and rather limited, and if you have been to other similar places then there won't be much that's new - however, even if you've been to other similar things before, if the kids haven't been for over 18 months, they'll gain loads form it. A very good day (or possibly half-day) out :)
Good place to visit for an adult as well as children. So much scientific information. Sadly government should invest in such amazing museums. Wonderful staff and a great place to have fun.
