Pupils to learn about the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies

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

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