Investigation Station – Summer School Holiday Fun

Become a Stardome Chief Investigator and dig into all things plant and bug life!

Activities + Rocket Launching (10am–2:30pm)
Open from 10am-2:30pm, explore activity stations scattered throughout Stardome to learn about how plants grow, how they keep us alive and why the Sun and solar energy is so important for keeping the greenery going. You can come and go as you please so stay as long as you need to complete all the stations. Every half hour, our expert team will launch water-powered rockets out in the sunshine, so keep an ear and eye out for the rocket announcement and head outside for the countdown!

Planetarium Show + Activities + Rocket Launching (shows 10am, 12pm, 1pm)
If you fancy taking your investigation to the next level, then make sure to also enter the ultimate station of discovery… the 360-degree planetarium dome theatre! Shows will screen at 10am, 12pm and 1pm. Here you’ll catch the immersive show Life of Trees where you’ll meet two quirky insects, Delores the ladybug and Mike the firefly, and explore the inside of a tree in a hilarious and entertaining adventure. Show bookings required. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early, late entry into the planetarium is not possible.

Children must be accompanied by an adult 16 years and over. Investigation Station is not a drop-off holiday programme.