Families and general public

You can book time slots to come into the Science Centre from 9.30am to 2pm. Once you're in, you’re welcome to stay all day!

All tickets must be booked online in advance - you can even book on the day of your visit if there's space.

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  • Weekends and school holidays - details below
    • 9:30am to 5pm
  • Weekdays during term time
    Closed Open for school groups only
  • 24th, 25th and 26th December
    Closed

Our school holiday dates

  • May half term: Friday 22nd May to Monday 1st June 2026
  • Summer holidays: Saturday 18th July to Monday 31st August 2026
Interactive science exhibition photo showing a group of school children in a circle around a space-related exhibit as part of their school trip

Schools and uniformed groups

Want to visit with your school or uniformed group? We welcome school every week during term time. We also have monthly uniformed group events. All you need to do is book your visit and get set to have a great time.

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Play Wild!

Get outside, get curious and Play Wild with three brand-new outdoor exhibits. Now open!

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Halloween Glow this October half term!

Discover glowing surprises, slime-making, live science shows and out-of-this-world Planetarium experiences at Halloween Glow.

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Monster Lab: Halloween Glow Party

Step into our Halloween laboratory for a brilliantly fun evening where science meets the dancefloor, packed with music, glowing lights, spooky surprises and spectacular science.

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