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.
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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 | 11:00am – 1:45pm |
| With KLA Lab workshop | 10:45am – 1:30pm | 11:00am – 1:45pm | - |
| 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?
Summer Term 2026
Maths Matters
Maths Matters
Mathamagic
Yucky You!Autumn Term 2026
The Human Body Show
All About Me
The Forces Show
Climate Change
Battle of the Bangs12–13 November 2026
Progression Step 2 Foundation Phase
Progression Step 3 Key Stage 2
Wales, STEM and the World
Elf and Safety10–11, 16–17 December 2026
Progression Step 2 Foundation Phase
Progression Step 3 Key Stage 2
Spring Term 2027
These dates will be released for booking in September 2026.
Animals and Habitats
Elementary
Animals and Habitats
Splendiferous ScienceSummer Term 2027
These dates will be released for booking in January 2027.
Dino Detectives
Extreme Earth
Under the Sea
Mission: EngineerScience shows are an additional £2.50 per pupil (up to July 2026), or £1.50 per pupil (from September 2026).
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 (up to July 2026), or £1.50 per pupil (from September 2026).
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.
Summer Term 2026
Our World from Space
Environmental ScienceAutumn Term 2026
Fantastic Forces
DNA Decoded
Crime Lab
Santa’s Spy SquadSpring Term 2027
These dates will be released for booking in September 2026.
The Magic of Science
Rocket Science
Junior Brain SurgeonSummer Term 2027
These dates will be released for booking in January 2027.
Micro EngineersLab workshops are an additional £2.50 per pupil (up to July 2026), or £1.50 per pupil (from September 2026).
How much does it cost?
Entrance to the exhibition, which now consists of over 100 different hands-on exhibits, is £5 per child up to July 2026. From September 2026, it will be £8.50 per child.
Additional activities are charged as follows:
- Science Theatre: £2.50 per pupil (up to July 2026), £1.50 per pupil (from September 2026)
- Planetarium: £2.50 per pupil (up to July 2026), £1.50 per pupil (from September 2026)
- The KLA Lab: £2.50 per pupil (up to July 2026), £1.50 per pupil (from September 2026)
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.