Toddler Day

On Toddler Days, pre-school children have exclusive run of the exhibits in a safe environment.

• The bright colours on the exhibition floor appeal to young children, who are encouraged to explore. Techniquest is buggy-friendly, with nappy-changing facilities and lockers available.
• We have a water area so it’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes for the little ones.
• Hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from Coffee Mania. Please note that food and drinks cannot be consumed on the exhibition floor, however there is a Picnic area available for use. We regret that there will be no bottle or food warming facilities.
• You’re welcome to breastfeed on the exhibition floor, but if you would prefer to use a private space instead, then The Pod is available too.
  Babies at Techniquest will also give you more helpful information on bringing your youngest to visit us.

Toddler Day activities

On each Toddler Day, there will be activities perfectly suited to your pre-schooler. Some are included in the entry price and some are charged extra.

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  Temporary transfers

  Every Toddler Day
  Included in entry

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  Deck yourself out with these marvellous motifs! Excited toddlers can show off their dazzling designs to their friends.

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  Colouring station

  Every Toddler Day
  Included in entry

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  Little ones need a break from the exhibits? Budding artists can come to our colouring station and get their creative juices flowing.

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  Book nook

  Every Toddler Day
  Included in entry

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  Pull up a chair or lay on the cushioned floor in our cosy Book Nook to enjoy a hand-picked selection of Welsh and English books and interactive stories.

In addition to those above, here are the other activities available on each Toddler Day:

Friday 4 October 2024

Storytime + Make & Take: Funny Bones

This is how the story begins… on a dark, dark hill there was a dark, dark town. In the dark, dark town there was a dark, dark street.
Join us on an interactive sensory adventure as we meet the skeleton family, go on a dark, dark adventure through town and make a model of your own skeleton hand.
£3.50 per child

Debutots

Music, Movement and Mindfulness for you and your little one!
Join us for imaginative play centred around our engaging interactive story about little Rory Rabbit and what happens when he tries to carve his first Halloween pumpkin lantern! The session includes movement to music, bubbles, puppets and parachute play.
These sessions are included in your Toddler Day entry but must be booked in advance to guarantee your space.
Included in entry

Friday 8 November 2024

Storytime + Make & Take: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus

The dinosaurs are coming, get ready to romp!
Join us on an interactive sensory adventure, as we meet the dinosaurs, make a dino shaker to take away with you and join in with the dinosaurumpus.
£3.50 per child

Happy Hands

Music, Movement and Mindfulness for you and your little one!
These sessions are included in your Toddler Day entry but must be booked in advance to guarantee your space.
Included in entry

Friday 6 December 2024

Storytime + Make & Take: The Gruffalo’s Child

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood!
Join us on an interactive sensory adventure, as we meet the Gruffalo’s child and the creatures that live in the deep dark wood and make a Gruffalo bookmark.
£3.50 per child

The Mini Movement

The Mini Movement is a unique baby, toddler and parent dance and development class developed by a paediatric physiotherapist and dance teacher.
Their fun, interactive, themed classes focus on the development of infant gross motor skills through the wonderful world of dance and music, whilst also introducing sensory play, baby massage and socialisation.
These sessions are included in your Toddler Day entry but must be booked in advance to guarantee your space.
Included in entry

Toddler Day admission

* Techniquest is a registered charity and admission prices includes a voluntary donation of approximately 10%. 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.