Come and visit Techniquest

How to get to Techniquest

By train:

There are regular train services from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay Station – Techniquest is just a 5 minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station.

See Arriva Trains Wales for more information.

By bus:

Take the regular 'Baycar' service number 6 from the city centre, or the number 8 from Heath Hospital or the city centre.

See Traveline-Cymru for more information

By bike:

We provide facilities for bicycle storage at the side of the building.  Techniquest cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to bicycles that are stored here.

Techniquest is located near to the start of the Taff Trail. See Cardiff Council for more details.

By car/coach :

From outside Cardiff:

Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow brown signs for Cardiff Bay on the A4232 dual carriageway.

From within Cardiff:

Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay and then the brown signs for Techniquest.

Parking

There are pay-and-display car parks opposite Techniquest in Mermaid Quay, and in Havannah Street, behind the building.
 Disabled badge holders may park on the forecourt.

Admission Charges

*Techniquest is a registered charity and admission prices includes a voluntary donation of approximately ten per cent. This enables Techniquest to claim Gift Aid on 100% of the admission charge. All money raised goes towards supporting Techniquest and its aim to make science accessible to everyone.

Add a visit to the amazing digital Planetarium for an extra cost of just £1.30 per person.

Pre-booked groups visiting the exhibition are eligible for a special discounted rate. For more information, or to book, please telephone 029 2047 5476.

Regular visitor? Why not save money with a Friends of Techniquest Season Ticket?

We accept Mastercard, Visa and Switch cards. Tesco Deals Tokens can be used to pay for adults, concessions, and children’s entry (including voluntary donations). Tesco Deals Tokens are not valid for tickets which are already discounted e.g. Family Group admission, pre-booked groups or for Friends of Techniquest membership.

Unfortunately, Techniquest and Cafe Quest are not able to accept personal cheques.

What we offer at Techniquest

“I only have memories of utter amazement and wonder as a child and I'm looking forward to taking my babies!” Facebook

Techniquest is a leading interactive science discovery centre in the heart of Cardiff Bay.

There are more than 120 hands-on exhibits, from an iconic giant pneumatic dragon to chunky puzzles, all waiting to be pulled, pushed and prodded!

The Science Theatre hosts a programme of exciting shows for families at weekends and during holidays, and for schools groups during term-time.

Experience the stars as never before in the amazing digital Planetarium. Gaze at the night sky whatever the time of day or weather, and learn about the constellations and some of the myths that surround them.

There's something to keep everyone happy for a couple of hours or more... stop for lunch at Café Quest, and find gifts, books and science kits at the Techniquest shop.

There is easy wheelchair access, including a lift, to all parts of the building as well as a disabled toilet. The hearing loop systems in our Science Theatre and Planetarium help those who use a hearing aid or loop listener. A Portable Induction Loop is also available for use at our Admissions Desk or in the shop and cafe.
Disabled badge holders may park on the forecourt.
Friendly, helpful staff are always on hand – please just ask if you need any assistance.

Please discuss any specific needs you may have with us on 029 2047 5475. 

All this, plus all the sights of Cardiff Bay are right on the doorstep!

What will you discover?