Xplore! 2.0 - Phase One

February Half Term at Xplore! – What’s On? Looking for things to do this February Half Term? We’re heading into an exciting, space-themed Half Term at Xplore!, as we begin to anticipate the arrival of our brand-new permanent planetarium opening this spring 🚀 We’ve got a fun-packed week of family activities planned – here’s what’s … Continued

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to announce that thanks to the UK Government through Shared Prosperity Funding (SPF)  it has officially appointed Momentum Build, part of the Momentum Group, based in Liverpool, as the building company for its major expansion project, Xplore! 2.0, with construction work for Phase One commencing on the 5th of January … Continued

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) Launches an interactive exhibit at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre   Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is proud to announce a new collaboration with Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) as they unveil an exciting new exhibit, launching early 2026. This hands-on exhibit aims to inspire visitors of all ages to explore … Continued

Did you know that Xplore! is part of a national network of science and discovery centres? We’re all doing amazing work to inspire people with science — but we’re largely excluded from government funding. It’s not fair! Help us change that! Please could you take some time to sign our collective open letter to support? … Continued

🎃 Half Term Fun at Xplore! Wrexham – Halloween Events & Family Activities Looking for spook-tacular things to do this October half term in Wrexham? Xplore! Science Discovery Centre has an exciting line-up of family events, hands-on activities, and Halloween-themed fun for kids of all ages. Whether you love crafting, exploring, or a good ghost … Continued

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is proud to announce the continuation of its radio advertising campaign on Capital Northwest and Smooth Radio, made possible through funding from the This is Wrexham Shared Prosperity Grant. Thanks to a generous contribution of £5,000, Xplore! has partnered with the team at Global to produce four brand-new radio ads. These … Continued

‘Mine to Magnet’ Workshop – LCM and Xplore! Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers ELLESMERE PORT, UK – Less Common Metals (LCM), a leading manufacturer of rare earth metals and alloys, and Xplore!, a premier Science Discovery Centre in North Wales, are proud to announce the successful organisation of the “Mine to Magnet” school workshop. This hands-on educational … Continued

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre Secures £1 Million Donation for Exciting New Early Years Experience  Building on the success of Phase One – which is bringing a brand-new fixed planetarium to Wrexham – Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is thrilled to announce it has secured an additional £1 million donation from the Moondance Foundation to launch Phase … Continued

Xplore! and Edina Trust Join Forces to Spark a Love of Science in Young Learners We’re excited to announce a brand-new partnership with Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and the Edina Trust, which aims to deliver inspiring, accessible science education to KS1 pupils across North Wales. Running from May to November 2025, this collaborative project will … Continued

Xplore! Secures Major Investment for Phase One of ‘Xplore! 2.0’ – Featuring a New Planetarium  Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to announce that it has secured significant funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to launch Phase One of its exciting redevelopment project, Xplore! 2.0. This first phase will introduce … Continued