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Cosmic Adventures - Summer Fun!

This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family.

Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and our much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in our beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your summer of Cosmic Adventures starts here!

Events

Space Descent VR Experience Space Descent VR Experience 23 July - 3 September Join astronaut Tim Peake in a thrilling high-speed spaceflight with a new virtual reality experience from the Science Museum Group – available every day...

23 July - 3 September

Join astronaut Tim Peake in a thrilling high-speed spaceflight with a new virtual reality experience from the Science Museum Group – available every day of the summer holidays!

£5.00 per person ( Suitable for age 8 years+ )

Experience length is approximatley 15 minutes.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked experience.

 

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Space Science (Friday 25th July, Monday 28th July & Monday 18th August) Space Science (Friday 25th July, Monday 28th July & Monday 18th August) Join us for space-themed science experiments, including making your own stomp-rockets! £7.50 per participant Timings: 10.15-11.15                 12.00-1.00        ...

Join us for space-themed science experiments, including making your own stomp-rockets!

£7.50 per participant

Timings: 10.15-11.15
                12.00-1.00
                2.00-3.00

Please note that this is a taught activity session which will begin promptly at the time stated. Late-comers may miss out on taking part in some of the activities.

Suitable for ages 5-11

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A Whole New World (Monday 4th August & Wednesday 20th August) A Whole New World (Monday 4th August & Wednesday 20th August) Sculpt a miniature clay landscape and let your imagination run wild! £5 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm. Last admission at 2.30pm. Please note that this is a drop-in...

Sculpt a miniature clay landscape and let your imagination run wild!

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 3-11

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Nebula In A Jar (Wednesday 6th August & Monday 25th August) Nebula In A Jar (Wednesday 6th August & Monday 25th August) Learn how to make a beautiful nebula in a jar to take home. £4 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm. Last admission at 2.30pm. Please note that this is a drop-in session:...

Learn how to make a beautiful nebula in a jar to take home.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 4-11

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Wriggling Fingers & Running Feet (Friday 15 August) Wriggling Fingers & Running Feet (Friday 15 August) Make your own moving hand and pair of feet that will run all by themselves to take home. £4 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm. Last admission at 2.30pm. Please note that...

Make your own moving hand and pair of feet that will run all by themselves to take home.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 5-11

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Walking Robots (Monday 1st September) Walking Robots (Monday 1st September) Design and make your very own walking robot puppet to take home. £4 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm. Last admission at 2.30pm. Please note that this is a drop-in...

Design and make your very own walking robot puppet to take home.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 4-11

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Superhero Acrobats (Friday 22nd August) Superhero Acrobats (Friday 22nd August) Make your very own acrobatic superhero toy to take home. A/N This activity involves small pieces and will recquire adult support. £5 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm....

Make your very own acrobatic superhero toy to take home.
A/N This activity involves small pieces and will recquire adult support.

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 6-11

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Rocket Racers (Wednesday 27th August & 3rd September) Rocket Racers (Wednesday 27th August & 3rd September) Design a flying rocket and gliding space monster to race against one another. £4 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm. Last admission at 2.30pm. Please note that this is a...

Design a flying rocket and gliding space monster to race against one another.

£4 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 3-11

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Moving Rockets (Friday 29th August) Moving Rockets (Friday 29th August) Make a moving rocket picture to take home. £3 per participant. Timings: 10am – 3pm. Last admission at 2.30pm. Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be...

Make a moving rocket picture to take home.

£3 per participant.

Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.

Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.

Suitable for ages 3-11

Book now
Cosmic Adventures - Summer Fun!

This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family.

Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and our much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in our beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your summer of Cosmic Adventures starts here!

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