Come on in for some extra festive fun this December.
Santa will be making some special appearances on the exhibition floor to make your visit extra magical. While his favourite elf, Bunsen, will be getting up to some science trickery in our live science theatre. And if you fancy being a detective, Santa could do with your help in the lab to solve an urgent Christmas crime.
Our Christmas programme of events is on until Tuesday 23 December. Come inside out of the chill and watch their faces light up at Techniquest!
Christmas activities
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Live Science Show:
Believe in your-Elf!Ages 5+
Add-on £2.50 per person
Santa’s top elf, Bunsen, must use science — and your help — to save Christmas after Santa’s list goes up in flames.
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Lab Workshop:
Santa’s Spy SquadAges 7+
Add-on £2.50 per person
Santa’s magic key has disappeared!
It’s up to you to use forensic science to uncover clues and catch the culprit in this hands-on lab workshop.
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Planetarium Star Tours
Ages 7+
Add-on £2.50 per person
Be wowed by the stars, planets and more via our magical Planetarium.
Journey through space for a close-up look at some of nature’s most beautiful sights such as distant galaxies and exploded stars.
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360° film & star tour:
Little BearUnder-7s
Add-on £2.50 per person
Watch the enchanting story of Little Bear, who plays dot-to-dot spotting animals in the night sky. Followed by a star tour, tailored to the under-7s.
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Santa visits
All ages
Included in admission
Santa will be making appearances at Techniquest between 11:30am and 3:30pm on these days:
Sat 6 & Sun 7 December
Sat 13 & Sun 14 December
Sat 20–Tue 23 December -
+ loads more to discover!
All ages
Included in admission
From mind-boggling machines, curious contraptions and perplexing puzzles, to tests of strength and skill — plus a fabulous giant slide — there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
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Weekends & school holidays from 6–23 December
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