Kids Open Day

Kids Open Days are back for the Summer Holidays every Wednesday 10:3015:30.Join us for a fun-packed day of activities, exploration, and hands-on experiences to keep your little ones occupied this summer!Tickets: 12 Children | 5 Adults | Under 3s Free
Please note: this special event is not included in Annual Pass tickets, as it includes a range of hands-on activities with additional material and staffing costs.Whats 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 WarHop Aboard Our Gunpowder Railway
Take a ride and experience the charm of our gunpowder railwayalways visitor favourites!Get Creative with Drop-In Activities
Try something new or revisit old favourites throughout the day:Nature-inspired sun prints creativity meets science
Rocket making & launching for the competitive ones
Slime making experiment with texture and colour
Wood stamping workshop personalise a wooden disc with your name
Adventure playground let off some steam and playPlease check the activity schedule on arrivalactivities run at set times throughout the day.
Theres something for everyonecome 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.