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W5 Belfast

Belfast
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ENTRY

from £8

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Belfast

What it’s like

Belfast science centre at Odyssey - hands-on halls, Climbit and rainy-day experiments.

W5 is Belfast's Odyssey science centre - hands-on halls, Climbit and Science Bar shows without Soft Play. Book online for the better rate.

Soft Play is N - Climbit is a science climb, not Soft Play category. Closed Tue-Wed outside holiday patterns - check before you drive.

Queens Quay BT3 9QQ, Titanic Quarter / Odyssey complex.

What’s on here

Facilities

Accessible toilet
Baby change
Booking required
Café
Gift shop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area

Plan your visit

Do we need to book ahead?

Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.

How much does W5 Belfast cost?

Entry starts from £8. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?

Yes, there's baby change.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

How do we find it?

Located at 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ, Northern Ireland.

Experiences

  • Climbit

    indoors

    Multi-storey climbing structure, a cross between a vertical maze and a jungle gym, surrounded by Solar System theming.

Also on site

  • Coffee Lab

    indoors

    On-site coffee shop serving sandwiches, sausage rolls, traybakes, pizza slices, sweet treats, coffee and tea.

  • Gift Shop

    indoors

    Shop selling toys, games, books and W5 souvenirs.

Areas to explore

  • Energise

    indoors

    Zone supported by SSE Airtricity that challenges visitors to use their own physical power to bring energy-themed interactive exhibits to life.

  • In our Nature

    indoors

    Zone exploring the landscapes, wildlife, produce and places of Northern Ireland.

  • MED-Lab

    indoors

    Interactive exhibition area developed in partnership with Almac exploring the human body and how medicines are developed.

  • Making Sense

    indoors

    Multisensory world of interactive exhibits.

  • The Lost Planet

    ages 3-11 · indoors

    Multisensory activity zone for 3-11 year olds.

  • The Marvellous Machine

    indoors

    Zone with hands-on exhibits powered by cogs, airways and springs.

Shows

  • Science Bar

    indoors

    Venue for live shows featuring experiments, demonstrations and audience participation.

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