Xplore! raises awareness of climate change and environment amongst public during COP26 and beyond!

Two local schools received a free science workshop with thanks to Ipsen Biopharm Ltd during British Science Week. This year’s theme celebrates ‘connections’, and what better way than to connect school children with a huge local employer at their local science centre. Staff at Ipsen were asked to suggest schools that they’d like to benefit … Continued

At Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and discover the wonders of science in a way that feels comfortable and inclusive for them. That’s why we are excited to announce that we will be hosting an Inclusion Day, a special event designed to make our centre more … Continued

24 different churches were welcomed for an evening showcasing the activities and content that has been developed over the course of the Xplore! goes to church project. The project began life with Xplore! and St Marks Church in Caia Park teaming up to provide opportunities for 4- to 11-year-olds to get involved with some interactive … Continued

The partnership, which began in 2019, has allowed Principality and Xplore! to create a fun and interactive workshop for primary aged children to increase their confidence with money. The activities have enabled 2000 children to enjoy the session so far, with the recent sponsorship enabling a further 750 children to enjoy the session between September … Continued

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to have received the Gold Award from Visit Wales. The Science Centre, which opened in 2020, is bringing science to life for all in North Wales and beyond. The Gold Award is given to attractions that have achieved excellence in their facilities and customer service under Visit Wales’ Visitor … Continued

Darganfod 2022 is in the books and honestly it was a fantastic weekend. Together Xplore! and Tŷ Pawb brought science and art to the streets of Wrexham. It was hard work but we couldn’t have done it without the help and support of many people. Firstly, thank you to our sponsors and funders who gave … Continued

Xplore!, St Marks Church and ECLAS are coming together to bring a special day of science activities to St Giles Church, Wrexham. Wonder Day will be chance to engage with science in a new and unusual place. Come and experience our Stardome, learn what makes a circuit and uncover the mysteries of slime. Over the … Continued

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre welcomed teachers from schools across the region to a session all about our amazing atmosphere. The teacher development session, funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry, was a chance to explore six different science experiments for primary school children. These experiments allow a variety of atmospheric properties to be investigated. Some … Continued

Xplore! has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the science that inspired the movie “Lightyear”. The new movie is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy. It follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander … Continued

Xplore! raises awareness of climate change and environment amongst public during COP26 and beyond 30,000 people attended Operation Earth events held mostly during COP26, including Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton. 85% of attendees reported increased interest in climate and environmental science after attending the events. The events covered key themes of air pollution, oceans, climate change … Continued