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Britain's best science attractions
March 8 2020

Britain’s best science attractions

With locations all over the UK, and all kinds of new knowledge to explore, Britain is a brilliant base to some amazing science attractions. There’s no better way to encourage education than visiting any one to these amazing science attractions, so get your geek on and start exploring!

Jodrell Bank, Cheshire

Jodrell Bank observatory

Home to one of the largest steerable telescopes in the world, there’s no better place to see the stars than Jodrell bank in Cheshire. Explore the many wonders of the universe, learn how the huge Lovell Telescope works and explore the large gardens and grounds. You can also enjoy events all year round, including the brilliant Bluedot music festival in summer.

National Space Centre, Leicester

National Space Centre

Go even further into orbit at Leicester’s brilliant space centre. It’s easy to find: just look for the iconic rocket tower rising nearly 50 metres over the city. Once there, visit the huge Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, explore a mock-up of the Columbus Module from the International Space Station and explore the solar system. There’s no better place for astro-nuts to lose themselves in the stars.

Eureka! Halifax, Yorkshire

Eureka! museum interior

The National Children’s Museum is about as far from a dull and stuffy attraction as you can get. Their ethos is ‘explore, discover, learn and play’, and that’s exactly what your little ones can do across six themed zones and hundreds of interactive exhibits. And once you have explored the inside, you can wander amongst the extensive grounds. Fantastic family fun awaits in Yorkshire!

The Science Museum, London     

Science Museum London exterior

The most famous science attraction on our list, if not in the entire UK. There’s loads to see and do in the Science Museum with events, activities, special exhibitions, interactive galleries, screenings and lots more. Trace the history of our most key scientific discoveries and maybe even guess the breakthroughs of tomorrow – there’s simply hours of fascinating fun to enjoy.

Glasgow Science Centre 

Glasgow Science Centre lit up at night

They take science very seriously at the GSC. There are talks and lectures, workshops and introductory lessons designed to teach you all about the universe. But that’s not to say that there isn’t plenty of fun to be had. Scale the 27 metres high tower (the equivalent of over 30 double-decker buses!) for 360 degree views of the city. You can watch classic sci-fi films in the IMAX cinema, enjoy out of this world Pink Floyd music experiences in the Planetarium and find all kinds of fun for little ones.

Science and Industry Museum, Manchester  

Outside of Science and Museum and Industry, Manchester

Manchester’s industrial past makes it the perfect place for an immersive science experience. 250 years of Mancunian innovations and discoveries are catalogued, and there are loads of interactive experiences and exhibitions to add fun to your learning. With visiting exhibits and events – plus a prime city centre location – there’s loads to make an amazing day out in Manchester.

Techniquest, Cardiff Bay

Cardiff, Wales, UK – January 31, 2015: View across the water at Cardiff Bay, UK

The UK’s longest established and first purpose built science centre, Techniquest was set up with the intention of embedding science in Welsh culture. That sounds like a very serious ambition, but, thankfully, fun is their secret weapon! There are loads of educational and entertaining activities to enjoy with science theatre, planetarium, toddler days and special events galore.

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