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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

๐Ÿ“ Wrexham, Wales

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โ˜…4.5(577 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Interactive science centre with over 85 working exhibits, live science shows with audience participation, and a planetarium. Steps alongside exhibits let toddlers reach everything. Picnic area, cafe, and science shop on site.

โœ“ Hands-on exhibitsโœ“ Friendly staffโœ“ Great valueโœ“ All agesโœ“ Educationalโœ“ Toddler accessible

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 2 and up. The hands-on exhibits engage toddlers through teens - two adults visiting without children rated it equally. Staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about explaining how things work. Plan 90 minutes minimum; families with older children regularly spend three hours.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กBudget 90 minutes minimum - three hours is common for families with children over 4
โฐBring your own food if you want a longer stay - the picnic area is spacious
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธAsk staff to explain exhibits - they are consistently praised for their knowledge
๐Ÿš—Multi-storey car park is close by and inexpensive

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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577 Google reviews

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Kimmie L G

9 months ago

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โ€œFantastic place for children of all ages. Lots of interactive exhibits for children to play with. Brought my children, 4 and 1, both have enjoyed a lot. Very spacious, has a little picnic area if you plan on bringing your own food, a buggy park, clean toilets, and a cafe. Staff are all very friendly and accommodating. Very affordable price compared with other children's museums. Just outside the multi storey car park. Very convenient location.โ€

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Diane Roscoe

9 months ago

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โ€œGood science museum. Our little one was probably too young to get the most out of it. Coffee was nice from the cafe. Space to eat picnics too. Helpful staff. Would expect to spend about 1h30 maximum here without food.โ€

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Ellen Williamson

a year ago

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โ€œMy children 1, 5 and 6 loved it! I dare say my teenagers would too. I did! Spent 3 hours here and the experiments are brilliant! Rare that they all work like others I've been to in the past. Great value tickets and all facilities/shop etc. When we got home, my kids asked to go back tomorrow! Parking cheap locally and convenient cut through. Staff amazing. We will 100% be back and with my husband as he missed out!!! Lady doing the eggsperements was a fantastic host, very knowledgeable and happy to answer my daughters questions at the end. Even at closing time, a young man who worked there was happy to show my son how one of the experiments worked before we left. Thank you for a brilliant day out and keeping my active little ones amused in a safe and friendly environment! ๐Ÿ˜Šโ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Friendly staff

39 reviews

Value for money

14 reviews

Cafe

13 reviews

Picnic area

11 reviews

Grandparent-friendly

9 reviews

Overview

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre houses over 85 hands-on exhibits where experiments reliably work - reviewers specifically note this compared to other centres. Live science shows include audience participation. The centre has a planetarium, birthday party packages, forest school sessions, an on-site cafe, and a dedicated picnic area for families who bring their own food. Steps are fitted to exhibits so toddlers can reach everything independently.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday09:30-16:30
Tuesday09:30-16:30
Wednesday09:30-16:30
Thursday09:30-16:30
Friday09:30-16:30
Saturday09:30-16:30
Sunday09:30-16:30

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