Darganfod 2022 - A thank you

We are delighted to announce the launch of Xplore! Nature – a brand-new environmental science hub. The woodland on Wrexham Glyndwr University’s (WGU) Northop campus in Flintshire will be the home of Xplore!’s first ever forest school sessions, as well as providing a space for our specialist environmental science activities. Xplore! Nature will breathe new … Continued

Attention students and schools in Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Cheshire West & Chester, and North Shropshire, including Shrewsbury! Get ready for an amazing opportunity to showcase your artistic talents while exploring the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to announce a competition where you can win a … Continued

A leading science visitor attraction in the centre of Wrexham has revealed the full impact of its work engaging communities through STEM. After relocating to Henblas Street in 2020, Xplore! Science Discovery Centre has ‘exceeded all expectations’, focusing on creating a diverse experience for its visitors. Formally known as Techniquest Glyndŵr, the charity is celebrating … Continued

Science is everywhere around us, but not everyone has the same opportunities to learn and discover it. Xplore! believes that science should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or abilities. That’s why we’ve created a space that is inclusive and accommodating for all. Our first Inclusion event in March was a massive success. … Continued

Two local schools received a free science workshop with thanks to Ipsen Biopharm Ltd during British Science Week. This year’s theme celebrates ‘connections’, and what better way than to connect school children with a huge local employer at their local science centre. Staff at Ipsen were asked to suggest schools that they’d like to benefit … Continued

At Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and discover the wonders of science in a way that feels comfortable and inclusive for them. That’s why we are excited to announce that we will be hosting an Inclusion Day, a special event designed to make our centre more … Continued

24 different churches were welcomed for an evening showcasing the activities and content that has been developed over the course of the Xplore! goes to church project. The project began life with Xplore! and St Marks Church in Caia Park teaming up to provide opportunities for 4- to 11-year-olds to get involved with some interactive … Continued

The partnership, which began in 2019, has allowed Principality and Xplore! to create a fun and interactive workshop for primary aged children to increase their confidence with money. The activities have enabled 2000 children to enjoy the session so far, with the recent sponsorship enabling a further 750 children to enjoy the session between September … Continued

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