Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

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At Xplore! you will discover interactive exhibits, live science shows and daring demonstrations — all at a place for doing and not just looking!

With an ever-changing programme of special events, new exhibits and science shows, there are many reasons why you’ll want to come back again and again!

We have a dedicated science shop, which is open 9:30am – 4:30pm every day of the week.

The café serves and caters for a wide selection of diets and preferences.

Childrens Parties - Our Parties are Slime - filled, Space travelling, Dinosaur travelling fun. Escape the stress of party planning by coming to Xplore!

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Guide Prices

Multi ticket (any four people) - £30.00
Single admission (Persons aged 3 years old and upwards) - £8.50
Annual pass – £27.50
Annual pass holder admission - Free
Single admission accompanying an annual pass holder - £7.00
Under 3s - Free
Registered Carers - Free

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled toilets

Catering

  • On-site catering

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Car

From Chester, M53, M56 and North Wales coast, take the A55 to the A483 junction (signposted Wrexham). Travel south on the A483 and come off at junction 6, taking the third exit (A5152) into Wrexham town centre (Chester Street).

​From Oswestry, Midlands and Mid Wales take the A483 north towards Wrexham. Follow the brown tourism information signs from Junction 5 (A541) into the town centre.

​Car parks are located within a short walk of our centre. The closest are the Wrexham Council car parks at Ty Pawb (LL13 8BY), Waterworld (LL13 8BG) and the Library (LL11 1WS).

Public Transport Directions

By Train

Wrexham General train station is just a half-mile (12 minute) walk from the centre.

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Type:Museum - Science

17 Henblas Street, Wrexham, LL13 8AE

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Tel01978 293450

Opening Times

* Friday to Sunday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Open 7 days a week during the Wrexham school holidays
Closed selected days over Christmas and New Year. Check our socials for more info.

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