Xplore! Goes to space with the James Webb Space Telescope

Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton recently visited Xplore! to take part in the science centre’s Operation Earth family activities.  Science centres across the country have been hosting events around COP26 to increase public engagement with climate change and environmental issues. Funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, Operation Earth is a series of events taking place … Continued

We are working with the North Wales Fire service to run our All fired up Show at Xplore! this weekend. All Fired up is an explosive live science show that’s fun for all the family and a chance to experience demos not to be tried at home! Find out if we can really burn ice, … Continued

To celebrate February half term and as part of Gaeaf Llawn Lles // The Winter of Wellbeing, Xplore! is bringing the amazing world of Dinosaurs to the streets of Wrexham Town centre on Sunday 20th of February. Working with Rentadinosaur, we are bringing their amazing Dinosaur Show “How to Train your Dinosaur!” to Queens Square … Continued

The eyes of the world are on Wrexham and it’s a huge opportunity to showcase our town. It offers the chance to change people’s perceptions of Wrexham. Whilst embracing our Market Town heritage we can also show ourselves as a forward-thinking modern example for north Wales and the northwest bringing the arts, science, music, and … Continued

A science discovery centre in Wrexham has been hailed as a “perfect match” for the town centre, with thousands of visitors in just over 12 months just one highlight. Since a sell-out opening weekend at its new premises in October 2020, Xplore! has attracted more than 13,000 people of all ages to discover or reignite … Continued

Children from a school in Wrexham are money smart after receiving a money masterclass workshop from Principality Building Society and educational charity Xplore!. Students in years one and two from Black Lane CP School received the financial education workshops, which used activities such as board games to teach life skills such as: identifying money, costing … Continued

Wirral-based Less Common Metals (LCM) have drawn on the expertise of Xplore! Science Discovery centre to turn a complex topic into a fun, interactive workshop for Key Stage 2 primary school children. The workshop will focus on a project that addresses the challenges faced by companies that manufacture components for green technologies. Rare earth elements … Continued

Staff and students from Penycae primary school are celebrating this month after former pupil Adam Jones funded a school trip for Years 1 and 2. Chamber of Commerce member and Managing Director Adam Jones from Lyan Packaging joined other local business people for a recent breakfast networking event at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre.  After their … Continued

To celebrate COP26 in Glasgow and our brand-new science show Our Wonderful Earth Xplore! is offering an unusual discount. This discount doesn’t need a code instead you can get 10% off your general admission tickets from our reception if you have walked to Xplore! All we need to see is over 2,000 steps on the … Continued

Xplore! is delighted to announce that we have been successful in receiving funding from the UK Association of Science and Discovery Centres for the continuation of the Destination Space project. Destination Space three will focus on the COP26 conference in Glasgow between the 31st October and 12th November 2021, where the future of global climate … Continued