Xplore! Goes to Church for the first time.

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

On Saturday 23rd October a researcher will be attending the centre to conduct observations as part of their research to support Xplore’s future vision. Fern will be walking about the centre observing parents and their children. No identifying information will be recorded in the field notes to ensure anonymity for the purposes of the research. … Continued

Local schools enjoyed a day out at three of Wrexham’s most popular attractions recently as part of a new school visits partnership pilot project. Pupils from Victoria Community Primary School, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and Alexandra Community Primary School visited Tŷ Pawb, Xplore Science Discovery Centre and Wrexham Museum earlier this month for a … Continued

Xplore! Goes to Church project has it’s first event. Xplore! and St Marks Church, Caia Park have hosted the first event at Capel y Groes. The children were able to grow their appreciation for science and the Christian faith and show that science and faith can co-exist together. Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is happy to … Continued