With over 100 hands-on exhibits on site that make learning fun, it’s an unforgettable trip that pupils will be talking about for years to come.
There’s no better way to make new knowledge stick, or refresh facts already taught, than by letting them bring the science to life under their fingertips.
Add in the extra options of a live science show, a star tour in the planetarium or a hands-on experience in the KLA Lab and you can’t go wrong.
All shows are curriculum-based and targeted at differing Progression Steps and Key Stages.
On arrival, school groups are welcomed by Techniquest staff who explain the logistics of the visit, to make sure everything runs smoothly. Teachers are free to focus fully on the children they’ve brought along and on the learning experience itself.
When can we visit?
School visits are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Fridays during term-time.
The following time slots are available, subject to availability:
| Type of visit | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| With Live Science Show | 10:15am – 1:00pm | 10:45am – 1:30pm | 11:00am – 2:00pm |
| With Planetarium show | 10:00am – 12:45pm | 10:30am – 1:15pm | 10:45am – 1:30pm |
| With KLA Lab workshop | 11:00am – 2:00pm | 11:15am – 2:15pm | – |
| Exhibits only | Various time slots, depending on availability | ||
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Shows & workshops
Why not add an amazing science show to enhance your pupils’ experience?
Autumn Term 2024
The Human Body Show
All About Me
Animals and Habitats
Animals and Habitats
Believe in your-Elf11–13, 19–20 December 2024
Progression Step 2 Foundation Phase
Progression Step 3 Key Stage 2
Spring Term 2025
Elementary
Fairytales
Ocean Explorers
Splendiferous Science
Wales, STEM and the World
The Forces ShowSummer Term 2025
Please note: we will release the full dates and ability to book this term in January 2025.
On your marks, get set… maths!
At the Circus
Mathamagic
Around the World
Colourful ChemistrySelect dates in July 2025
Progression Step 2 Foundation Phase
Progression Step 3 Key Stage 2
Science shows are an additional £2.50 per pupil.
4K projector
Enter Techniquest’s digital Planetarium and take a journey through the Universe — discovering stars, planets and distant galaxies!
Pupils learn to identify stars, planets and constellations that can be seen from Earth, then venture beyond the Milky Way, towards the great wonders of the Universe. Presenters can zoom into stars and planets, pan out to detailed craters of distant moons, and display stunning phenomena such as spiralling galaxies, in order to consolidate and contextualise pupils’ learning appropriately and fuel a passion for cosmology and astronomy.
Progression Step 3 Key Stage 2
Planetarium shows are an additional £2.50 per pupil.
New — our new-look KLA Lab, funded by the Garfield Weston Foundation and the KLA Foundation.
Bring your pupils to experience being a real scientist! Each workshop is 45 minutes long. Choose from one of the following available workshops.
Autumn Term 2024
Junior Brain Surgeon
Survival Science
The Magic of Science
Santa’s Spy SquadSpring Term 2025
DNA Decoded
Water’s Going On?
Sci-Spy Squad
Fantastic ForcesSummer Term 2025
Please note: we will release the full dates and ability to book this term in January 2025.
Rocket Science
Environmental Science
Colour ChaosLab workshops are an additional £2.50 per pupil.
How much does it cost?
Entrance to the exhibition, which now consists of over 100 different hands-on exhibits, is £5 per child.
Additional activities are charged as follows:
- Science Theatre: £2.50 per pupil
- Planetarium: £2.50 per pupil
- The KLA Lab: £2.50 per pupil
Teachers accompanying students will be free, as always!
How do I book?
Simply fill in our enquiry form, and a member of our team will get back to you as quickly as they can.