Summer of Invention

This summer’s all about cracking inventions and fun-fuelled contraptions, featuring the much-loved inventive duo, Wallace & Gromit!

For the first time in South Wales, you’ll be able to bring Wallace & Gromit to life in 3D with the All Systems Go AR trail. The app is free to download and the trail is included with your Techniquest general admission ticket, along with over 100 hands-on exhibits which joyfully bring science and technology to life.

Plus, you can choose to add on some extra activities including a Wallace & Gromit-inspired live science show, Gromit model-making and claystation workshops, star tours in the planetarium (including a stop-off at the Moon for cheese supplies) and much more.

Sounds like a grand day out to us!

  Summer activities

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  Wallace & Gromit:
  All Systems Go AR trail

  All ages
  Included in admission

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  Bring Wallace & Gromit to life in 3D at Techniquest this summer with this interactive, family augmented reality trail experience.

  Download the free app then find and follow the markers to embark on a unique trail to help Wallace & Gromit ready their rocket for blast off!

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  Live Science Show:
  Brilliantly Bad Ideas

  Ages 5+
  Add-on £3.50 per person

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  Our summer live science show is inspired by the inventing antics of Wallace & Gromit.

  Join our eccentric inventor and their unamused assistant as they test out contraptions that go hilariously wrong — but teach us something right about the wonderful world of science and invention.

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  Gromit Claystation Workshops

  Ages 5+
  Add-on £5 per clay kit

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  Join us for a fun and hands-on Gromit model-making session.

  You’ll be able to get creative with clay and make your very own Gromit to take home with you at these claystation workshops.

  Sessions on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July will be led by an Aardman model maker.

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  Planetarium Star Tours

  Ages 7+
  Add-on £2.50 per person

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  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.

  Our Star Tours also stop off at the moon. Maybe you’ll find some cheeese!

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  360° Film: We are Aliens

  Ages 5+
  Add-on £2.50 per person

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  Narrated by Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, this thrilling film delves into the question of whether humanity could one day join a galactic community.

  Are we alone in the universe? Could there be life on other planets?

  “Spectacular!”
  — audience feedback

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  + loads more to discover!

  All ages
  Included in admission

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  We’ve got over 100 hands-on exhibits to explore, opening up the worlds of science and technology.

  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.

  Dates for your diary

Meet & Greet: Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July only

Are you the ultimate Wallace & Gromit fan? Then book for the opening weekend, when the duo will be making some special appearances!

The Gromit Model-Making Workshops will also be led by an expert model maker who has worked on some of Aardman’s best loved productions (advanced booking advised).

Please note that filming and photography will be taking place throughout Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July.

Adult Lates Event: Thursday 28 August, 7pm

Techniquest isn’t just for kids. It’s for big kids, too.

Our summer late night event for adults includes all the fun mentioned above (excluding We are Aliens), plus talks from esteemed inventors, a pop-up bar and, of course, cheese!

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