1 / 2Cambridge Science Centre
📍 Cambridge, East of England
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Interactive science centre with over 20 hands-on exhibits, live science shows, and workshops including chocolate making and bridge building. Targeted at ages 5-11; younger and older siblings welcome.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with children aged 1 to 11 who engage with hands-on discovery rather than passive displays. The two-hour session format keeps the experience focused. Staff are consistently excellent - one reviewer specifically named a communicator as a standout. On rainy days in Cambridge, this is the strongest indoor option for the age group.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jessica Wilkinson
8 months ago
“Cambridge Science Centre is a fantastic place for both children and adults, offering interactive exhibits that make learning fun and engaging. The hands-on activities are well designed, educational, and inspiring, creating a great environment to explore science in an exciting way. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make it a highly recommended visit for families and curious minds alike.”
Elise Robi
8 months ago
“A great place to spend a couple of hours. Our children were very engaged with all the experiments (even our 1 year old!). A special thank you to Mel, who is such an incredible member of staff, she is engaging with the kids, is very friendly and full of knowledge.”
Josh Evans
9 months ago
“Great place to spend a few hours with little ones. Our daughter had a great time - she didn’t want to leave! Lots of interactive displays and games to play with. The chocolate and bridge making workshops were lots of fun.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFriendly staff
17 reviews
Interactive exhibits
8 reviews
Activities for kids
8 reviews
Informative place
7 reviews
Engaging staff
6 reviews
Overview
Cambridge Science Centre sits on the ground floor of Trinity Centre at Cambridge Science Park. Over 20 hands-on exhibits let children explore STEM concepts through open-ended experimentation at lab-style workbenches. Explosive science shows run during sessions. Workshops - including chocolate making and bridge building - are bookable in advance and run alongside free-play exhibits. Science Communicators are on the floor throughout to guide and explain.
