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We aim to make everyone welcome at Techniquest, and we have highlighted a few key aspects below that should help you plan ahead.
“Extremely welcoming and helpful staff with my disabled son — thank you!”
If you have any further questions or would like to chat to us before you visit, email us or call us on 029 2047 5475 and we’ll do our very best to help.
Map 3D virtual tour Limited mobility & sensory needs Other facilities Essential carers Parking Quiet Times The Pod Pacemakers and implanted medical devices
This printable bilingual map of Techniquest is available to help familiarise yourself with the layout before your visit:
We now also have a 3D virtual tour available, which can help you discover more about our space before your visit.
Open this tour in a separate window.
With thanks to Picture It 360.
There is level access throughout the whole exhibition area, with a lift to first floor.
Our Planetarium is snug, so there is only space for 1 wheelchair user per show. Please book ahead online and select the wheelchair user ticket.
Space for 2 wheelchair users, plus additional wheelchair users may be able to transfer to our standard seating — please be aware that this involves at least one or two steps to reach them.
Simply select the Essential Carer ticket when making a booking, which must be paired with a concession ticket, and bring along a form of ID to process your admission on arrival.
Unfortunately we do not have parking bays for disabled customers on-site.
The what3words reference for our new main entrance is ///fairly.occupy.trucks.
Our team may also be able to suggest other parking options if you get in touch prior to booking: call us on 029 2047 5475 or email us at info@techniquest.org.
For visitors who prefer a lower level sensory experience, we recommend either attending a late afternoon slot on weekdays during term-time, or booking into the first session of the day at 10am on weekends outside of holiday periods, as these tend to be our quieter times.
We have a small, private room on the ground floor with a variety of uses: breastfeeding, prayer or just to decompress from sensory overload if you or one of your party need some ‘time out’ from the hustle and bustle of the main exhibition space.
Take a look at the printable map for how to get to The Pod.
A small number of Techniquest exhibits are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device. They are marked by the symbol (right) on the exhibit label.