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Step into a world of wild inventions, daring experiments, and gloriously terrible ideas — inspired by Wallace & Gromit!

Join our eccentric inventor and their unamused assistant as they test out contraptions that go hilariously wrong — but teach us something right about the wonderful world of science and invention.

From flying teabags to fiery calamities, Brilliantly Bad Ideas is packed with chaotic comedy and real experiments, all performed live in our science theatre.

Perfect for families, curious kids, and anyone who’s ever asked, “What could possibly go wrong?”.

To kick off the show, we’ll be screening The 525 Crackervac — one of the short films from Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions series, all about Wallace’s wonderfully eccentric ideas.

Tickets

Please note that every show ticket must be booked in conjunction with a valid admissions ticket.

Age guidance: 5+

Our live science show presenters adapt to the audience in front of them, so anyone from 5 to 95 should find plenty to engage with!

You may not find the live demos as relevant for under-5s, but please check with staff before booking if you’re unsure.

Duration

Duration: 30 minutes.

Noise warning

There is a loud bang during this show. Ear defenders will be available for those who would like them, and plenty of warnings will be given before the bang.

Find out more about some familiar constellations, the planets, how stars are born and how they die.

Our Digital Planetarium can take you through space for a close-up look at some of nature’s most beautiful sights such as distant galaxies and exploded stars.

Tickets

Please note that every show ticket must be booked in conjunction with a valid admissions ticket.

Age guidance: 7+

Duration: 30 minutes

Find out more about some familiar constellations, the planets, how stars are born and how they die.

Our Digital Planetarium can take you through space for a close-up look at some of nature’s most beautiful sights such as distant galaxies and exploded stars.

Are we alone in the universe? Could there be life on other planets?

Embark on an epic space adventure as we search for signs of extraterrestrial life!

Narrated by Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, this thrilling film delves into the question of whether humanity could one day join a galactic community.

Tickets

Please note that every show ticket must be booked in conjunction with a valid admissions ticket.

Age guidance: 5+

Duration: 25 minutes

Join us for a fun and hands-on Gromit model-making session.

You’ll be able to get creative with clay and make your very own Gromit to take home with you.

During our summer launch weekend, the model-making sessions on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July will be run by an expert model maker who has worked on some of Aardman’s best-loved productions. They have lots of great anecdotes and insights into the wonderful world of Aardman to share too.

All claystation workshops from Monday 21 July onwards will then be delivered by specially-trained Techniquest team members.

We’ll also be screening the Wallace & Gromit Cracking Contraptions short films throughout the workshop. So you can chuckle away at Wallace’s wonderfully eccentric ideas while you get crafty!

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Kit details

Each Gromit clay kit costs £5 and can make 1 Gromit model. Children (under-16s) must be accompanied in the workshop by an adult, however the adult does not need to pay extra unless they also wish to have their own kit. Maximum 2 people per kit.

Minimum age requirement: 5+

This activity is not suitable for children under 5. All children (under-16s) booked into the workshop must be accompanied by at least 1 adult. Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Duration

Duration: 1 hour.

Tickets

Please note that every workshop ticket must be booked in conjunction with a valid admissions ticket.