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Science & Discovery Centres in Reading
There's just the one science centre on our radar for Reading, but it earns its place. The Look Out Discovery Centre is out at Crowthorne, and it packs in over 90 hands-on activities plus an outdoor adventure play area, so it's as much a running-about visit as a poking-at-buttons one. Tickets start from £8.20 and you book a timed three-hour slot, which keeps things from feeling packed out. It suits most ages, since the activities are hands-on rather than aimed at one age group, though the outdoor play area gives younger kids somewhere to work off the science-lesson energy. There's a cafe on site if you don't fancy packing lunch, and a gift shop for the inevitable last-minute request. Booking ahead is required, not optional, so sort your slot before you set off.
3 places 1 free to visit
from £9.50Science Oxford Centre
Oxford · ages 2-11
Fifteen acres of woodland to explore with a water lab, an air table and a multi-sensory cloud show thrown in.
Bike parkingBooking requiredCaféIndoor seating+6 more
from £8.20The Look Out Discovery Centre
Crowthorne
Over 90 hands-on science activities plus an outdoor adventure play area, booked in timed three-hour sessions.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBooking requiredCafé+5 more
FreeThe Look Out Discovery Centre Playground
Bracknell · ages 2-12
A free outdoor playground with equipment built to challenge kids from toddler age right up to the teenage bit.
Good to know: science & discovery centres in Reading
Are any of them free?
Yes, The Look Out Discovery Centre Playground is free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £8.20 at The Look Out Discovery Centre. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find science & discovery centres in Oxford, Crowthorne and Bracknell. Every place we list is in or around Reading, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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