Kids Open Days is back this May half term on Wednesday 27 May, 10:30–15:30.
Join us for a fun-packed day of activities, exploration, and hands-on experiences to keep your little ones occupied this half-term!
Tickets: £12 Children | £5 Adults | Under 3s Free
Please note: this special event is not included in Annual Pass tickets, as it includes a range of hands-on activities with additional material and staffing costs.
🌟 What’s On Offer?
🖼️ Explore Our Exhibitions
Discover three unique displays, each offering something different to explore:
Main Exhibition – Fascinating stories and interactive displays on the making of gunpowder
Rocket Vault – Admire over 50 years of British Rocketry
1940s Display – Step back in time and see what life was like during the Second World War
🎟️ Hop Aboard Our Gunpowder Railway
Take a ride and experience the charm of our gunpowder railway—always visitor favourites!
🎨 Get Creative with Drop-In Activities
Try something new or revisit old favourites throughout the day:
⭐ Nature-inspired sun prints – creativity meets science
⭐ Rocket making & launching – for the competitive ones
⭐ Slime making – experiment with texture and colour
⭐ Fabric bunting design competition – help us decorate the site ahead of our 1940s weekend (free entry with a chance to win a prize)
⭐ Adventure playground – let off some steam and play
🕒 Please check the activity schedule on arrival—activities run at set times throughout the day.
There’s something for everyone—come curious, leave inspired!
Our cafe open for coffee, tea and more treats. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in our green spaces.
Children must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian when on site.