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.
- 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.
Water area unavailable
Please note that our water area is currently unavailable, and we are working as hard as we can to get it back up and running as quickly as possible.
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
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
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
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 12 January 2024
Boiler work in January
Please note that our boilers will be out of action from Monday 8 – Sunday 21 January while new ones are fitted.
Temporary heating solutions will be in place, but you may wish to wrap up extra warmly if you’re visiting us then!
Storytime + Make & Take: There’s a Superhero in Your Book
The scribbler is scribbling all over your book! What are we going to do?
Join us on an interactive sensory adventure, as we meet a superhero, discover some superpowers, and make your own hero mask to take away with you.
£3 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 2 February 2024
Storytime + Make & Take: My Shadow is Purple
What colour is your shadow?
My Dad has a shadow that’s blue as a berry, and my Mum’s is as pink as a blossoming cherry. There’s only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But mine is quite different, it’s both and it’s none. Join us on an interactive sensory adventure as we explore light and shadow, experience wonderful colours and make your own coloured shadow sun catcher.
£3 per child
Hartbeeps
A fun-filled highly interactive musical class for toddlers.
Younger siblings are also welcome in these drop-in sessions.
Included in entry
Toddler Day admission
| Ticket type | Standard | With donation* |
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| Toddler Age 0–2 | Free | Free |
| Adult Age 16+ | £11.81 | £13.00 |
| Child Age 3–15 | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| Concession Applies to seniors (age 65+), visitors with a disability, and students who show a valid NUS card. Appropriate ID checks may be carried out. | £10.45 | £11.50 |
| Essential carer You must bring a form of ID so that we can process your admission on arrival. 1 essential carer per concession ticket. | Free | Free |
| Family Up to 5 persons, max. 2 adults (age 16+) | £40.90 | £45.00 |
* 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.
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