PLACES TO VISIT

							                                PLACES TO VISIT


ENGLAND



BIRMINGHAM


Thinktank

Themed galleries with interactive, informative exhibits where
you can explore everything from locomotives and aircraft to
intestines and spit glands! Investigate transport, industrial
revolution, modern medicine, everyday science and the
science of the future.


Thinktank, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4
7XG
Telephone: 0121 202 2222
Website: http://www.thinktank.ac/


BRISTOL


At-Bristol

A hands-on science centre with 150+ exhibits, planetarium,
a natural history centre and IMAX theatre.


At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB
Telephone: 0845 345 1235
Website: http://www.at-bristol.org.uk
CHELMSFORD


The Engine House Project

A variety of half-day science sessions for Key Stages 1 and
2. Sessions include materials, sound, forces, light and
electricity.


Chelmsford Museums Service, Sandford Mill Road,
Chelmsford, CM2 6NY
Telephone: 01245 475498
Website: http://www.chelmsfordbc.gov.uk/enginehs


CHICHESTER


The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre

The planetarium sky shows you things that the real sky does
not, or does very rarely. For example, would you like to see
a comet? or a brilliant display of aurora, or Polar Lights - or
perhaps an eclipse of the moon.


The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Kingsham
Farm,
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8RP
Website: http://www.southdowns.org.uk/sdpt/


COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE


Snibston Discovery Park

An all-weather science and industry museum, covering
biology, energy, weather, engineering and more. Visitors
can interact with the exhibits, both indoors and outdoors –
eg launch a digital rocket or fire a Tudor cannon.


Snibston Discovery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville,
Leicestershire, LE67 3LN
Telephone: 01530 278 444
Website: http://www.leics.gov.uk/museums/snibston
CORNWALL


The Eden Project

Promotes the understanding of the relationship between
plants, people and resources leading to a sustainable future
for all.


The Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2SG
Telephone: 01726 811911
Website: http://www.edenproject.com


CUMBRIA


Sellafield Visitor Centre

British Nuclear Fuel's Visitor Centre, with the theme of
Nuclear Power. Pre Arranged Visits are available to
Educational Establishments, Professional Organisations and a
variety of clubs and Associations. These visits are for people
over 16 years of age



Sellafield Visitor Centre, Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20
1PG
Telephone: 01946 727 027
Website: http://www.bnfl.com/


DONCASTER


The Earth Centre

With both indoor and outdoor exhibitions, events, conference
centre and an education and activities programme.


The Earth Centre, Denaby Main, Near Doncaster, DN12 4EA
Telephone: 01709 513 933
Website: http://www.earthcentre.org.uk
HAILSHAM


The Observatory Science Centre

Includes a dinosaur exhibition, activities for children, new
forces exhibit and a full schools programme.


Science Projects, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East
Sussex, BN27 1RN
Telephone: 01323 832731
Website: http://www.the-observatory.org


HALIFAX


Eureka! - The Museum for Children

Designed to inspire children and encourage them to discover
more about themselves and the world around them.


Eureka! The Museum for Children, Discovery Road, Halifax,
HX1 2NE
Telephone: 01422 330069
Website: http://www.eureka.org.uk


HULL


The Deep

Discover the story of the world's oceans on a journey back in
time - and into the future!
The Deep has seven species of shark, huge marine
dinosaurs, conger eels, rays and hundreds of other sea
creatures. Plus, learn of the history of the seas and the
threats they now face.


The Deep, Hull City Centre, Hull, HU1 4DP
Telephone: 01482 381 000

Website: http://www.thedeep.co.uk
LEEDS


Thackray Museum

Explains the ways in which people’s lives have changed over
the last 150 years as a result of improvements in public
health, medicine and healthcare. Explore the slums of
Victorian Leeds as one of the town's ‘characters’ and discover
some of the weird treatments available.


Thackray Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN
Telephone: 0113 244 4343
Website: http://www.thackraymuseum.org


LEICESTER


National Space Centre

The UK's largest attraction dedicated to space science and
astronomy, with five differently themed galleries, space
rockets, satellites and capsules, hundreds of interactive
hands-on activities and the latest in audio-visual technology.


National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
Telephone: 0870 607 7223
Website: http://www.nssc.co.uk


LIVERPOOL


National Museum – Liverpool

Including an award-winning Natural History Centre,
Planetarium and Space Gallery.


National Museums Liverpool, 127 Dale Street, Liverpool, L69
3LA
Telephone: 0151 207 0001
Website: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
LONDON


The Science Museum

An enduring record of scientific, technological and medical
change since the eighteenth century. Admission to the
Science Museum is now free for all.


The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington,
London, SW7 2DD
Telephone: 0870 870 4868
Website: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk


B.U.G.S.

Displaying live animals to tell the story of bio-diversity, its
origins, the threats to its survival and its conservation.


London Zoo, ZSL, London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, NW1
4RY
Telephone: 020 7449 6550
Website: http://www.weboflife.co.uk


RAF Museum, Hendon

Interactive flight science.


RAF Museum, Hendon, Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London,
NW9 5LL
Telephone: 020 8205 2266
Website: http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk


The Building Exploratory, Hackney

An interactive exhibition exploring buildings and the built
environment.


The Building Exploratory, The Professional Development
Centre, Albion Drive, London, E8 4ET
Telephone: 020 7275 8555
Website: http://www.buildingexploratory.org.uk
The Making Place

The centre has several multi-purpose working spaces where
both children and adults engage in a wide range of practical
activities. The contents of the workshops are embedded
within the National Curriculum. Family events offer an
informal way for adults and children to explore science
together.


The Making Place, 3 Exmoor Street, London, W10 6BE
Telephone: 020 8964 2684
Website: http://www.themakingplace.co.uk


MANCHESTER


The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester

Tells the story of the history, science and industry of
Manchester - the world's first industrial city. Entry to the
museum's permanent collections is free.


The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester,
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4FP
Telephone: 0161 832 2244
Website: http://www.msim.org.uk


MIDDLESBROUGH


Nature's World

Demonstrates practical ways to improve the quality of life
and our environment, providing a model for a balanced and
sustainable future. Includes a futuristic eco-structure and
hydroponicum (garden of the future.)


Nature's World, Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesborough, TS5
7YN
Telephone: 01642 594895
Website: http://www.naturesworld.org.uk
NEWCASTLE UPTON TYNE


Discovery Museum

Explore Newcastle's past, see Tyneside inventions that
changed the world. The Museum is completing the
introduction of new displays, including a whole floor of
galleries devoted to life on the River Tyne.


Tyne and Wear Museums, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon
Tyne, NE1 4JA
Telephone: 0191 232 6789
Website: http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery/


LIFE Science Centre

The science centre look at where life comes from and how it
works. Find out why you are unique, test your brainpower,
and enjoy a motion ride.


The International Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle
upon Tyne,
NE1 4EP
Telephone: 0191 243 8210
Website: http://www.lifesciencecentre.co.uk


NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE


The Living Rainforest

The living rainforest aims to promote a sustainable future by
providing education and research on the relationship
between humanity and the world's rainforests.     The centre
features a tropical rainforest-inspired ecological garden.


The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury,
Berkshire, RG18 0TN
Telephone: 01635 202444
Website: http://www.livingrainforest.org
NOTTINGHAM


Green's Mill and Science Centre

The science centre tells the story of its windmill and of
George Green (the mathematical physicist Green who once
owned and ran the windmill). Includes hands on exhibits.


Green's Mill and Centre, Nottingham, Windmill Lane,
Sneinton, Nottingham, NG2 4QB
Telephone: 0115 915 6878
Website: http://www.greensmill.org.uk


Making It!

A discovery centre based on ‘making things’: the history,
invention, design, manufacture, testing, packaging etc of the
products of British industry.


Making It! Enterprises Ltd, Chadburn House, Weighbridge
Road, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG18 1AH
Telephone: 01623 473 297
Website: http://www.makingit.org.uk


NORWICH


INSPIRE

Holding over 40 hands-on exhibits, including a hands-on
exhibition covering specific scientific themes and a
programme of science shows using an extraordinary range of
live experiments.


INSPIRE, St Michael's Church, Coslany Street, Norwich, NR3
3DT
Telephone: 01603 612612
Website: http://www.science-project.org/inspire
OXFORD


Curioxity

A hands-on science centre with hands-on experiments for
children and adults –plus shows, workshops and other
resources to enhance the teaching of science, technology and
engineering.


Curioxity, The Oxford Trust, The Old Fire Station, 40 George
Street, Oxford, OX2 0JX
Telephone: 01865 247004
Website: http://www.oxtrust.org.uk/curioxity


PLYMOUTH


The National Marine Aquarium

Britain’s largest aquarium containing Europe’s deepest tank.
- Dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of
the oceans, the life they contain, and the way that humans
affect them.


The National Marine Aquarium, The Ropewalk, Coxside,
Plymouth, PL4 0LF
Telephone: 01752 275204
Website: http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk


PORTSMOUTH


Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Experience the reality of submarine life. Climb aboard a real
submarine, discover tales of heroism and re-live life under
the sea through personal effects of the crews.


Submarine Museum, Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire
PO12 2AS
Tel: 023 9252 9217
Website: http://www.rnsubmus.co.uk/welcome.htm
ROTHERHAM


Magna Science Adventure Centre

A Science Adventure Centre - An exciting exploration of
earth, air, fire, water and power. Create your own adventure
through hands-on interactive challenges. Fire giant water
canons, launch rockets, learn to fly - and more.


Magna, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60
1DX
Website: http://magna.livewwware.com


SHEFFIELD


Kelham Island Museum

With a science discovery centre, the museum traces `the
story of Sheffield'


Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY
Telephone: 0114 2722106
Website: http://www.simt.co.uk/


STOKE ON TRENT


Natural Sciences’ Centre

Including space science, weather, alternative energy, ecology
and dinosaurs, with an observatory, planetarium and
exhibitions.


Newchapel Observatory, Off High Street, Newchapel, Stoke
on Trent, ST7 4PT Telephone: 01782 785205
SWADLINCOTE


Conkers

An 120-acre attraction based in the National Forest.
Including indoor exhibits and outdoor experiences such as an
assault course, forest garden and sculpture trail.


National Forest Millennium Discovery Centre, Millennium
Avenue, Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12
6GA
Telephone: 01283 216633
Website: http://www.visitconkers.com


WEYMOUTH


Discovery

A hands-on science centre for all ages. Discovery has over
60 exhibits covering a wide variety of experiences.


Discovery, Brewers Quay, Hope Square Old Harbour,
Weymouth, DT4 8TR
Telephone: 01305 789 007
Website: http://www.discoverdiscovery.co.uk


WIDNES


Catalyst

A science centre solely devoted to chemistry and how the
products of chemistry are used in every day life with
interactive galleries: scientific - chemicals and their uses;
birth of an Industry - history of the chemical industry;
chemicals for life - chemicals in everyday life, EcoQuest - the
environment.


Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0DF
Telephone: 0151 420 1121
Website: http://www.catalyst.org.uk
WINCHESTER


INTECH

An interactive hands-on science and technology centre, with
100 exhibits designed to support the National Curriculum and
demonstrate the science and technology of the world around
us in an engaging and exciting way.


Intech, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire,
SO21 1HX
Telephone: 01962 863 791
Website: http://intech.virtualschools.net


WIRKSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE


National Stone Centre

The story of stone. The history, science, technology and
environment.


National Stone Centre, Porter Lane, Wirksworth, Derbyshire,
DE4 4LS
Telephone: 01629 824833
Website: http://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk


YORK


National Railway Museum

Holding the British national collection of historically
significant railway vehicles and other artefacts, with
locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents
and records.


National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
Telephone: 01904 621261
Website: http://www.nrm.org.uk
Archaeological Resource Centre

Find out how archaeologists use clues to piece together the
past.


Archaeological Resource Centre, St Saviour's Church, St
Saviourgate, York, YO1 2NN
Telephone: 01904 643 211
Website: http://www.jorvik-viking-
centre.co.uk/archaeolgyResouce_TheArc.htm


Yorkshire Museum

Artefacts on medieval artefacts, geology and the natural
sciences.


Yorkshire Museum, Yorkshire Museums Service, Museum
Gardens, York,
YO1 7FR
Telephone: 01904 5687 687
Website: http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

NORTHERN IRELAND

ARMAGH (NI)


Armagh Planetarium

A centre for astronomy and space science education. On-site
activities include interactive workshops on a variety of
subjects, such as rocket building, meteorite impacts and
solar viewing.



The Planetarium, College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DB
Telephone: 02837 523689
Website: http://www.armaghplanet.com
BALLYMENA (NI)


ECOS - Millennium Environmental Centre

An interactive look at the environmental issues of today.



ECOS, Kernohans Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co.
Antrim, BT43 7QA Telephone: 028 2566 4400
Website: http://www.ecoscentre.com


BELFAST


whowhatwherewhenwhy - W5

Ireland's only purpose built science discovery centre with
149 interactive exhibits plus a changing programme of
events and temporary exhibitions.


whowhatwherewhenwhy - W5, W5 at Odyssey, 2 Queen's
Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ
Telephone: 028 9046 7700
Website: http://www.w5online.co.uk

SCOTLAND

ABERDEEN


Satrosphere

A hands-on discovery centre with exhibitions, holiday
workshops, and weekend events.


Satrosphere, The Tramsheds, 179 Constitution Street,
Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
Telephone: 01224 640340
Website: http://www.satrosphere.net
DUNDEE


Sensation Dundee

Hands-on fun devoted to the five senses, with specially
designed interactive exhibits.


Sensation, Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB
Telephone: 01382 228800
Website: http://www.sensation.org.uk


EDINBURGH


Edinburgh International Science Festival

Twelve days of non-stop shows, workshops, talks,
demonstrations, hands-on activities and tours. Events take
place all over the city. See what’s happening for 2004.


Edinburgh International Science Festival, Roxburgh's Court,
off 323 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PW
Telephone: 0131 220 1882


Website: http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk


Our Dynamic Earth

Discover the story of our planet, face boiling lava, fly over
glaciers and dive deep beneath the ocean. Take a journey
back in time and learn about our planet Earth.


Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS
Telephone: 0131 550 7800
Website: http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Dedicated to discovering and describing plants and their
relationships, evolution, conservation and biology. Includes
internationally important collections of living and preserved
plants, a large specialist library, and well-equipped
laboratories.


Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, National Botanic Gardens of
Scotland, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR
Telephone: 0131 552 7171
Website: http://www.rbge.org.uk


Royal Observatory Visitor Centre

Investigate the fascinating world of modern astronomy and
space research.


Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh,
EH9 3HJ
Telephone: 0131 668 8405
Website: http://www.roe.ac.uk/vc


GLASGOW


Glasgow Science Centre (GSC)

Housing hundreds of interactive exhibits in the Science Mall,
plus an IMAX theatre and the Glasgow tower.


Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA
Telephone: 0141 420 5000
Website: http://www.gsc.org.uk
LIVINGTON, WEST LOTHIAN


Almond Valley Heritage Centre

An innovative museum packed full of things to discover, with
activities for all the family. Crawl through tunnels, hunt for
fossils, explore secret works, explore a microscopic universe,
explore the working watermill and more.


Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Livingston Mill Farm,
Livingston, EH54 7AR
Telephone: 01506 414957
Website: http://www.almondvalley.co.uk

WALES

CARDIFF


Techniquest

160 exciting hands-on exhibits with puzzles, challenges and
scientific marvels, plus a Planetarium, a Lab, a Discovery
Room, and a hi-tech Science Theatre.


Techniquest Science Discovery Centre, Stuart Street, Cardiff,
CF10 5BW
Telephone: 02920 475475
Website: http://www.techniquest.org


LLANARTHEN, CARMARTHENSHIRE


The National Botanic Garden of Wales

Plants and Water Discovery centre.


National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthen,
Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG
Telephone: 01558 668768
Website:
http://gardenofwales.org.uk/english/science/science.php
TORFAEN


Big Pit - National Mining Museum of Wales

Tour the colemine with an ex-miner as your guide. Children
need to be 5+ and 1 metre tall or over.


Big Pit - National Mining Museum of Wales, Blaenafon,
Torfaen, NP4 9XP
Tel: 01495 790 311
Website: http://www.nmgw.ac.uk




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