Exciting Experiments! SOLD OUT

Tuesday 17th February, 10am to 3pm

£5 per child

This Event is now SOLD OUT

Discover the wonders of science with these fun experiments for children!

There are two sessions running:

10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm.

Feed your curiosity with some of the following activities:

Write a message in invisible ink
Create your own compass
Design an egg parachute
Make butter from cream
Go on a bug hunt
Extract DNA from a banana
Plus more!

All materials provided.

£5 per child. Pre-booking is Essential.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Suitable for children aged 5-12.

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