28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Get set for an action-packed summer of family fun at WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE Are you ready for an actionpacked family adventure this summer? From 9th July to 11th September, including the summer school holidays from 21st July to 4th September, get set for electrifying science, out-ofthis-world space journeys and outdoor nature explorations at Winchester Science Centre. Sparks – free science show Continuing Winchester Science Centre’s 20 years of wow celebration, this summer visitors are invited to take a trip down memory with a return to the popular electricity show theme – but with a retro 2002 twist. Over the past 20 years the way we use electricity has radically changed as our use of personal technology has evolved. We rely so heavily on electricity to power our lives. But what is it and how is it generated? Let’s find out together in Sparks. The Planetarium The days may be longer in summer but the stars are always shining in the Planetarium. Visitors can add on an unforgettable presenterled live show or subtitled film show. Blast off into space with Solar System Adventure, a presenter-led live show. Experience a magical journey through the stars. Discover constellations and experience the awesome scale of the Solar System as an expert presenter explores the wonders above us. Bio:Space – indoor and outdoor adventures Did you know that Winchester Science Centre is in the picturesque South Downs National Park? This summer visitors can uncover the minibeasts and bugs that make their home there. Check out the ant and mealworm homes inside in Bio:Space before following the spotters trail to the Butterfly Conservation reserve. Immersive science fun and huge demos Don’t miss the hugely popular, and huge in size, explosive demos in Science Live that take place right on the exhibition floor throughout the day. These are definitely not ones to try at home! Families can also embark on an exhilarating adventure through the Science Centre’s immersive exhibits including the out-of-this-world Explorer:Space zone and tuneful sound, hearing and vibration exhibition. Venture into an enormous 10m long guitar to feel the vibrations, experience the wonder of acoustics inside the sonic rocket and climb inside a giant ear to explore its inner workings. Laugh and learn together by making sounds in the huge echo tubes, discover more about decibels, rhythm and frequency and try your hand at British Sign Language. To infinity and beyond! As part of a collaboration with Disney and Pixar, Winchester Science Centre is gearing up for an expedition to space this summer to celebrate the science that inspired the new movie, Lightyear. Between Thursday 21st July and Sunday 4th September, visitors can experience an explosive Science Live spaceship launch and out-of-this-world Space Ranger challenge trail. And don’t forget… When all the adventure gets a bit much, visitors can relax in the Science Centre’s two cafés. With hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks, a small hot food offering and, of course, ice creams, there’ll be something on offer to re-energise everyone for an afternoon of more fun. And for visitors wanting to continue the fun at home, the Science Shop has everything you need to make more science memories. There’s pocket-money souvenirs, fun and educational books and event astronaut ice cream! For more information and to book tickets visit WinchesterScienceCentre.org. WIN TICKETS AT raring2go.co.uk
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