Mad Science North England
BEST FOR
Ages 5-11
ENTRY
from £40
WHERE
Preston
What it’s like
A Mad Scientist brings slime-making, rocket launches and chemical reactions to your own party venue for a hands-on science show.
This isn't a place you visit, it's a party that comes to you. A Mad Scientist turns up with the kit and runs an interactive science show at your chosen venue, mixing demonstrations with hands-on bits so the children aren't just watching. Expect plasma ball demonstrations, chemical reactions, and everyone getting to make their own slime to take home.
The packages scale by what's included: Gold at £210, Platinum at £250, and Diamond at £290, all for up to 20 children. If you want to push the budget further there are add-ons at £40 each for a rocket launch, candy floss making or hoverboard rides, and the rocket launch feels like the one to save for the end when you want a big finish. A party runs 1-2 hours, which is enough time for a proper show without dragging into nap-time territory for the younger end of the age range.
Booking needs some thought. They take a 50% deposit to secure the date, with the balance due 10 days before, and that's also your last chance to add extras or extra children. Their advice is to book around two months out because the schedule fills fast, though it's worth ringing their team directly if you've left it later than that. You'll need to sort a table for the equipment plus access to water and electricity at your venue, since the Mad Scientist brings the science but not the setup.
It suits the 5 to 11 age bracket well, old enough to follow the demonstrations and get stuck into the experiments without needing constant hand-holding. The service is based out of Preston, covering Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 5 to 11 year olds who like hands-on experiments over sit-still shows
- Booking
- 50% deposit required to book. Final payment due 10 days before party
- Parties
- Mad Science parties for up to 20 children, 1-2 hours, come to your venue, from £210-£290 with add-on options
- Rocket launch, candy floss making and hoverboard rides are all £40 add-ons, not included in the base packages
- Free invitations get posted out once you've paid the deposit
- Covers Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire from their Preston base
- Book around two months ahead; the schedule fills quickly
Plan your visit
How much does a party cost?
Packages run from £210 for Gold up to £290 for Diamond, all covering up to 20 children. Add-ons like rocket launches or hoverboard rides are £40 each on top.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, and they recommend around two months ahead since the party schedule fills up quickly. If you're short on time it's still worth calling their team to check availability.
When do we pay?
A 50% deposit secures the booking, then the rest is due 10 days before the party. That final payment point is also when you can add extras or extra children.
What age group is this for?
It's aimed at 5 to 11 year olds, old enough to join in with the experiments and follow the show.
What do we need to provide?
A table for the Mad Scientist's equipment, plus access to water and electricity at your venue.
How long does a party last?
Parties run for 1 to 2 hours, depending on the package and add-ons you choose.
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