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Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks

Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Little Boy Looking Through Red Binoculars Which Are Included In Life Science Centre's Discovery Backpacks.

Fun, hands-on activities especially for youngsters

Our pop-up play stations offer hands-on fun for little ones. Located throughout the science centre, activities include rocket building, measuring and creating a giant marble run!

Want to make your visit extra special? See a rainbow indoors, get to know Planet Earth and listen to some noisy toys with our Discovery Backpacks. Collect from reception to use throughout your visit. (Limited availability. £10 refundable deposit required on entry).

Two boys working together to assemble a rocket using large bricks in Life Science Centre's Space Zone.

Choose a backpack...

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The Listen Discovery Backpack for under-4s includes musical instruments and toys that make interesting noises.

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The Look Discovery Backpack for ages 4+ includes coloured filters and glasses that enable the wearer to see rainbows indoors.

Planet earth icon.

The Earth Discovery Backpack for ages 4+ includes items made from natural materials to help children make connections to Earth through touch and feel.

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