The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD
Climb inside the amazing space that is the Explorer Dome - a mobile planetarium that allows you to escape to new worlds! Featuring a variety of entertaining and interactive shows, including The Wonder of Space and Disgusting Digestion, for a range of ages and SEND audiences.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event. All attendees need a ticket to this event.
Tickets £8
Recommended for ages 3–12+
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We offer free Essential Companion tickets for those with access requirements and need someone to accompany them to make their visit easier and more comfortable. These can be booked online at the same time as booking a ticket to this event.
Please note that attendees will need to remove their shoes and crawl through a tunnel to enter the Explorer Dome, though an alternative entrance can be made available. Shows may include lights and loud noises.
For access queries, please contact the team at:
For the majority of our events, accompanying adults also need to book a ticket.
Please see individual event listings on our website for details of when this does not apply. Please note that an accompanying adult is not an Essential Companion.
We recommend early booking for Norwich Science Festival events, as many shows will sell out.
Tickets can be bought on the day at the Information Desk in The Explorium at The Forum, where card and cash payments can be taken.
Tickets can also be bought online via our website right up until the time of the event, using a mobile phone. You will need to be connected to data or WiFi to purchase tickets online.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer cash ticket sales on the door at our events. Please check the website for updates regarding whether events are fully booked.
Refunds are not offered for paid-for events, unless an event is cancelled or postponed.
Occasionally, events may be cancelled at short notice due to circumstances beyond the organisers’ control. In the event of cancellation of pre-book events, every endeavor will be made to contact ticket holders and refunds will be offered. We regret that we may not be able to offer an alternative for cancelled events. Please check the website for up-to-date event information.
Admission to the event is at the discretion of the event organiser.
Events will run in line with local and national government guidelines at the time of the Festival.
Join us for an awe-inspiring tour of our planet, moon, sun, solar system and beyond. Learn how to spot the constellations and explore our place within the solar system.
A fabulous, fun, high energy romp through light and colour! Discover what light is, where it comes from, how it travels and how we see.
A fun-filled, disgusting journey through the body - find out what happens to the food we eat, from plate to poo!
A dedicated relaxed version of the themed show, adapted for mixed-age SEND audiences. Wheelchairs can be accommodated. Please email [email protected] if you would like to discuss access requirements.
SEND performances are kindly supported by the Anguish Educational Foundation.
Time | Topic | Age Recommendation | Availability |
9.30am–10.20am | The Wonder of Space | 3–7 | FULLY BOOKED |
10.30am–11.20am | The Wonder of Space | SEND show | LIMITED |
12pm–12:50pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
1pm–1:50pm | The Wonder of Space | 3-7 | FULLY BOOKED |
2.30pm–3:20pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
3.30pm–4:20pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
Time | Topic | Age Recommendation | Availability |
9.30am–10.20am | The Wonder of Space | 3–7 | FULLY BOOKED |
10.30am–11.20am | The Wonder of Space | SEND show | LIMITED |
12pm–12:50pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | LIMITED |
1pm–1:50pm | The Wonder of Space | 3-7 | FULLY BOOKED |
2.30pm–3:20pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | LIMITED |
3.30pm-4.20pm | The Wonder of Space | 12+ | LIMITED |
Time | Topic | Age Recommendation | Availability |
9.30am–10.20am | The Wonder of Space | 3–7 | FULLY BOOKED |
10.30am–11.20am | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
12pm–12:50pm | Disgusting Digestion | 3-7 | FULLY BOOKED |
1pm–1:50pm | Disgusting Digestion | SEND show | LIMITED |
2.30pm–3:20pm | Disgusting Digestion | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
3.30pm-4.20pm | Disgusting Digestion | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
Time | Topic | Age Recommendation | Availability |
9.30am–10.20am | The Wonder of Space | 3–7 | FULLY BOOKED |
10.30am–11.20am | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | LIMITED |
12pm–12:50pm | Light Fantastic | 3-7 | FULLY BOOKED |
1pm–1:50pm | Light Fantastic | SEND show | |
2.30pm–3.20pm | Light Fantastic | 8-12 | FULLY BOOKED |
3.30pm-4.20pm | Light Fantastic | 12+ | LIMITED |
Time | Topic | Age Recommendation | Availability |
9.30am–10.20am | The Wonder of Space | 3–7 | FULLY BOOKED |
10.30am–11.20am | The Wonder of Space | SEND show | |
12pm–12:50pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | LIMITED |
1pm–1:50pm | The Wonder of Space | 3-7 | FULLY BOOKED |
2.30pm–3:20pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | LIMITED |
3.30pm–4:20pm | The Wonder of Space | 8-12 | LIMITED |
Explorer Dome shows are fully interactive, and are 100% presenter-led, hands-on and unforgettable! Explorer Dome has been around for over 20 years, and is made up of four domes and a team of specialist presenters - reaching 70,000 people every year.
Step inside the magical atmosphere of the Explorer Dome to discover new worlds in these lively, interactive and entertaining family shows!
From the wonders of space to a voyage inside the brain, there are a range of shows to choose from - including dedicated SEN performances and shows suitable for a range of ages