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Join us for a fun-packed day of activities and exploration to start your Summer Holidays.

Tickets £12 Children, £5 Adults and Under 3s Free. It's a great day our for the whole family.

What's On Offer?
️ Explore Our Exhibitions
Discover three unique displays, each offering something different to explore:
Main Exhibition – Fascinating stories and interactive displays on the making of gunpowder
Rocket Vault – Admire over 50 years of British Rocketry
1940s Display – Step back in time and see what life was like during the Second World War
️ Hop Aboard One of Our Railways
Take a ride and experience the charm of our miniature and gunpowder railway—always visitor favourites!

Get Creative with Drop-In Activities
Please note that activities may change weekly, depending on supplies and popularity. We'll run a combination of:
⭐ Nature-inspired crafts and painting
⭐ Rocket making and launching
⭐ Slime making
⭐ Tie-dye t-shirt making – We ask that you please bring your own plain white t-shirt to take part!
⭐ Let off some steam in our adventure playground

Please check the activity schedule on arrival—activities run at set times throughout the day.
There's something for everyone—come curious, leave inspired!

Our cafe open for coffee, tea and more treats. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in our green spaces.

Children must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian when on site.