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Techniquest

Cardiff
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SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Cardiff

What it’s like

Cardiff Bay science centre with planetarium - Soft Play N never.

Techniquest on Cardiff Bay - hands-on science, planetarium and wet-weather plan. Soft Play N never.

Tickets via techniquest.org. Cafe and shop on site.

Stuart Street, waterfront.

What’s on here

Facilities

Birthday parties
Café
Gift shop
Group bookings
Membership scheme
School visits
Toilets

Plan your visit

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

Experiences

  • Gaia by Luke Jerram

    A six-metre artwork of the Earth, Wales' first permanent installation of this piece, launching 24 September.

  • Planetarium

    Planetarium offering star tours.

  • Skybound

    ages 5+

    Weekend lab workshop for ages 5+ running from 12 September to 18 October.

  • The Crime Lab

    ages 7+

    Weekend lab workshop for ages 7+ running from 12 September to 18 October.

Also on site

  • Lab (KLA Lab)

    Workshop space where hands-on lab workshops are run.

Areas to explore

  • Sensory garden

    Outdoor sensory garden exhibit exploring pollinator protection.

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