Kids Open Day

Kids Open Days are back for Autumn half-term on Wednesday 28th October 10:30-15:30.Join us for a fun-packed day of Halloween-themed activities, exploration, and hands-on experiences to keep your little ones occupied during the school holiday!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.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 WarHop Aboard Our Gunpowder Railway
Take a ride and experience the charm of our gunpowder railway-always visitor favourites!Get Creative with Drop-In Activities
We've got lots of spooky-themed activities to try:
Spooky slime making - get creative and make your very own Halloween-inspired slime
Colourful Guy Fawkes-inspired lanterns - create your own colourful lantern to take home, inspired by the history and traditions of Bonfire Night
Spooky tie-dye - make a Halloween-inspired T-shirt using our tie-dye materials. Please bring a plain white cotton T-shirt for your child to decorate.
Blow-painted ghost art - get creative with this fun and spooky art activityPlease 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.