Why Xplore! backs Wrexham’s City of Culture bid

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to have received the Gold Award from Visit Wales. The Science Centre, which opened in 2020, is bringing science to life for all in North Wales and beyond. The Gold Award is given to attractions that have achieved excellence in their facilities and customer service under Visit Wales’ Visitor … Continued

Darganfod 2022 is in the books and honestly it was a fantastic weekend. Together Xplore! and Tŷ Pawb brought science and art to the streets of Wrexham. It was hard work but we couldn’t have done it without the help and support of many people. Firstly, thank you to our sponsors and funders who gave … Continued

Xplore!, St Marks Church and ECLAS are coming together to bring a special day of science activities to St Giles Church, Wrexham. Wonder Day will be chance to engage with science in a new and unusual place. Come and experience our Stardome, learn what makes a circuit and uncover the mysteries of slime. Over the … Continued

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre welcomed teachers from schools across the region to a session all about our amazing atmosphere. The teacher development session, funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry, was a chance to explore six different science experiments for primary school children. These experiments allow a variety of atmospheric properties to be investigated. Some … Continued

Xplore! has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the science that inspired the movie “Lightyear”. The new movie is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy. It follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander … Continued

Xplore! raises awareness of climate change and environment amongst public during COP26 and beyond 30,000 people attended Operation Earth events held mostly during COP26, including Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton. 85% of attendees reported increased interest in climate and environmental science after attending the events. The events covered key themes of air pollution, oceans, climate change … Continued

Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton recently visited Xplore! to take part in the science centre’s Operation Earth family activities.  Science centres across the country have been hosting events around COP26 to increase public engagement with climate change and environmental issues. Funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, Operation Earth is a series of events taking place … Continued

We are working with the North Wales Fire service to run our All fired up Show at Xplore! this weekend. All Fired up is an explosive live science show that’s fun for all the family and a chance to experience demos not to be tried at home! Find out if we can really burn ice, … Continued

To celebrate February half term and as part of Gaeaf Llawn Lles // The Winter of Wellbeing, Xplore! is bringing the amazing world of Dinosaurs to the streets of Wrexham Town centre on Sunday 20th of February. Working with Rentadinosaur, we are bringing their amazing Dinosaur Show “How to Train your Dinosaur!” to Queens Square … Continued

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