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Xplore! is the premier Science Discovery Centre in North Wales attracting families,  tourists, community groups, and school groups of all ages.

Xplore! is a visitor attraction and educational charity in the heart of Wrexham.  As a subsidiary company to Wrexham University,  we exist to see the local and regional communities actively engaged with and passionate about science, enriching the lives of over 70,000 visitors every year.

Our Purpose 

To be a home for science. To be working with communities, building trust, sparking curiosity, and raising aspirations. Engaging and inspiring communities to continue their learning journey beyond Xplore!

Our Vision

To see the local and regional communities actively engaged with and passionate about science.

Our Mission

We communicate and share science in exciting and innovative ways with everyone regardless of age, ability, or background.

Our Values

• Supportive – a close-knit work family that celebrates each-others’ successes.
• Learner-focussed – passing on knowledge and sharing best practices; acting as a bridge between society and scientists.
• Inclusive – of others by appreciating and encouraging diversity within the workplace as well as actively engaging hard to reach communities.
• Passionate – about our planet; actively working towards creating an environmentally sustainable centre.
• Proud – of our Welsh culture and of our charitable aims and objectives

What We Offer Visiting Schools

Teachers are able to choose from a range of 44 different workshops, all based around Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.  They can be easily linked to themes that classes are currently working on and they are all curriculum-linked.  Workshops are all fun, interactive and presenter-led.

Children will love to explore our 85+ different exhibits that will teach them to think outside of the box, to problem-solve and to try, test and investigate, all in a fun and safe environment.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

At Xplore! we specialise in inspiring young minds and enriching learners’ development.

Our extensive programme of curriculum linked activities is available throughout the year both at Xplore! or at your school.

We offer sessions from early years to key stage 4 and our activities can be adapted to meet the abilities of the group. Our fully trained science communicators will deliver in your choice of Welsh, English or Bilingually.

Subjects and Topics Covered

We offer 40+ different interactive workshops, all based around science, technology, engineering and maths. Examples include Body Bother; an Early Years workshop where students investigate the different parts of the body and how we can eat a balanced meal.

Our Space workshop aimed at Early Years encourages exploration of space, astronauts and planets, right up to Key Stage 4 workshops that focus on what we need to launch a rocket, understanding spaceports and the forces, formulas and principles around rocketry.

See all available workshops here; https://www.xplorescience.co.uk/education/

Accreditation and Awards

LoTC Learning outside of the Classroom

Cynnig Cymraeg; highlighting our dedication towards the Welsh language.

Living Wage employer

5 Star Food Hygiene rating

Visit Wales Gold Awards

Wrexham Tourism Ambassador

Fundraising Regulator

Wrexham Business and Community Awards; Business Learning category

Group Sizes Catered For

Groups of any size between 10 and 150 can be accommodated

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops

Activities and workshop timetables are created following discussions with teachers to ensure timetables match the preferred arrival and departure times for bus collections.

All resources, equipment and consumables for activities are provided and included within the price of the session.  All pupils will be able to enjoy free time with our hands-on exhibits as part of their school trip.

Risk Assessment

All activities and the centre as a whole are individual risk assessed by our education team. Risk assessments can be shared upon request.

Education Department Information

Charlotte Cooper – Bookings Team Coordinator; charlotte@xplorescience.co.uk

Jennifer Hough – Education Officer; jen.hough@xplorescience.co.uk

Cerian Kassam – Education Coordinator; cerian@xplorescience.co.uk

David Crewe – Education Coordinator; david@xplorescience.co.uk

Pricing Information

Costs vary depending on whether a booking is in centre or at your school, the location and the chosen activity or activities. There may be a subsidy available to school in Wales (from Welsh Government) and some activities may be funded if they form part of a project.

Facilities

We have 80+ hands on exhibits plus a theatre, 2 classrooms for workshops and a flexible space where group can eat but this can also be transformed into an additional workshop space.

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities

At Xplore! Science Discovery Centre we have the following accessible features:

• Xplore! has level access using both main entrance doors.
• A hearing loop around our entrance and reception areas.
• Our café and Science Shop are open to members of the public as well as Xplore! Visitors
• The exhibition area has exhibits of varying heights and actions, please ask a member of staff if you need any assistance.
• We have a low light area, theatre and two workshop rooms.
• We have a wheelchair and buggy park, visitor lockers and a picnic area for our visitors to use.
• We have male and female toilets as well as two gender-neutral and accessible toilets plus baby changing facilities.
• We welcome assistance dogs.
• Xplore! recognises the sunflower lanyard scheme and many of our staff have received dementia friends training from Alzheimer’s Society and autism awareness training from the National Autistic Society.
• Fully accessible changing places facility for adults and children.

Opening Hours

Xplore! is open every day between 9.30am – 4.30pm and school visits are available every day during term time and we can book these based around the timings that suit you and any other bookings that we may already have.

If you need help planning your next trip then get in touch with Educational Visits UK now