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4.7
198 reviews
Excellent
72%
Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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(April 2024 - Secondary School)
(April 2024 - Primary School)
Workshops in the planetarium and theatre were focused and effective for our learners - hands on, enthusiastic staff and good resources. (March 2024 - Primary School)
(March 2024 - Primary School)
The two workshops on animals and Lego robots were engaging for SEN pupils. (March 2024 - Secondary School)
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(December 2023 - Primary School)
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(October 2023 - Secondary School)
(October 2023 - Primary School)
The Changing Materials workshop was very hands on and the girls liked the exciting results of the various experiments. They completed these in a proper lab set up and had to wear goggles and gloves etc which added to the excitement. It built on all their science learning in KS2.
The LegoWEDO coding workshop complemented our Computing curriculum and once again gave the girls a hands on active session. They were given hints but challenged to develop their own designs and codes to complete the task of making a model vehicle that moved.
The galleries were interactive and the science garden gave opportunities to test forces in a fun way.
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(July 2023 - Primary School)
This is a great place to visit the staff are very accommodating and helpful. The science garden is great to explore too. (July 2023)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
Great experience. (June 2023 - Primary School)
Fantastic venue with so many opportunities for learning, well organised by venue staff, excellent workshop on teamwork (June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
Particularly strong on STEM (June 2023 - Secondary School)
A good visit, however some of the exhibits are suited to slightly older children (Y6 and above). (June 2023 - Primary School)
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(May 2023)
Well organised trip with activities that were linked well to our Science (space) curriculum. (May 2023 - Primary School)
(May 2023 - Primary School)
our students really enjoyed the think tank, and found it very interesting being able to be hands on (May 2023 - Secondary School)
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(February 2023 - Primary School)
Good value for money and engaging workshops. Students particularly liked the Lego robots workshop. (February 2023 - Secondary School)
Lots of different exhibits and activities which kept the students engaged all day. The education team were brilliant as ever and the students loved the Energy Show and the Planetarium show. (February 2023 - Secondary School)
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(December 2022 - Primary School)
Highly interactive workshops (December 2022 - Primary School)
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(October 2022 - Primary School)
Fantastic museum! Lots of brilliant topics cleverer and workshops tailored to desired topic. The science garden was great. (September 2022 - Primary School)
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(July 2022 - Secondary School)
Attended for Science Curriculum Visit - Students enjoyed exploring the different floors. Having a booked visit to the planetarium was exciting for some. Parking for a minibus was an issue at first, but we found a spot. (July 2022 - Secondary School)
Staff lovely, all ran smoothly. (July 2022)
The Think Tank was very well prepared. We had individual itineraris with a clear map. There were lots of staff available to help if needed. The workshop was engaging, well resourced and an appropiate length of time to complete. (July 2022 - Primary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
Not well organised inside, times given in gift shop but only 1 till open. Not enough staff to direct schools, one class given time slot in sensory garden with a special school who could not share resources and needed time in garden alone. (June 2022 - Primary School)
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(April 2022 - Primary School)
Leaders of the workshop were great, age appropriate and lots of fun had by pupils. (March 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent hands on experience for the children and the planetarium visit was very effective. (March 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent. It was thoroughly engaging and the different areas captured the children's imagiations and interest throughout the visit. There is planty to do. (March 2022 - Primary School)
Very accommodating with our group as our bus broke down on the way. They were able to change the day around and fit us in to cover our key focus as well as rearrange our workshop. (March 2022 - Primary School)
The staff were really helpful and it felt safe in there as the doors were locked. (February 2022 - Primary School)
Very polite and courteous. Paperwork was well-reorganised and communication timely. Some schools on site not socially distancing and groups did not seem too controlled for how they walked around the site. (January 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent setting and easy to navigate - the museum had lots to offer, however we would probably not do a workshop again as the children got more from the museum. (January 2022 - Primary School)
A fantastic Museum - very interactive. Really good workshops pitched at the correct level for the ages & ability of the pupils attending. (December 2021 - Secondary School)
A fantastic Museum - very interactive. Really good workshops pitched at the correct level for the ages & ability of the pupils attending. (December 2021 - Secondary School)
We had a fantastic trip - the museum is very interactive and this really engaged the children. It was also a bonus that on Tuesday's it is school trips only - so there were no members of the public in the building. This gave us an extra level of safety. The science garden was outstanding and the planetarium show was very informative. The guide was slightly less experienced at reading the room re: behaviour, but as school staff we could assist with this.
The walk from the coach drop to the museum entrance was acceptable, there were no roads to cross making the walk easier with a full class whilst on public footpaths.
The toilet and lunch facilities were clean and well maintained. Staff were kind, enthusiastic and very helpful throughout. (November 2021 - Primary School)
Great varied and stimulating facilities for the children to get involved in. The children enjoyed recognising learning they had done in Science, as well as finding out new facts for upcoming Science units within each exhibit. The Luminous Light Show was fun and engaging, and the children enjoyed taking part. (November 2021 - Primary School)
(November 2021 - Primary School)
We had an amazing day at ThinkTank - all the more special because this was the first school trip for many of our pupils due to previous Lockdown restrictions. Everyone had an amazing time and especially loved our show in the planetarium, which was pitched just perfectly for their age! MiniBrum was fabulous too and provided opportunities for much needed social skill development in the current climate. Thanks to all of the staff who made the day so enjoyable and easy! (November 2021 - Primary School)
(July 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent day. Very attentive and professional staff. Well planned and executed workshops and smashing opportunity to explore the Move It Gallery. (July 2021 - Primary School)
The staff were attentive. Workshops were very well organised and run. The children really enjoyed them and the opportunity to explore the Move It gallery. (July 2021 - Primary School)
Very informative workshop. Children learnt many facts about light. The Thinktank staff tried to make the workshop as practical as possible even with Covid. (July 2021 - Primary School)
(May 2020 - Secondary School)
This trip was cancelled due to COVID-19 (April 2020 - Primary School)
(March 2020)
Excellent workshop - unfortunately some exhibits were broken or looking very tired. (March 2020 - Primary School)
(February 2020 - Primary School)
Fantastic trip. Students thoroughly enjoyed the interactive exhibits. They loved the planetarium show which you must book prior to your visit. Staff at the venue were so helpful and answered any questions. Safe environment for children to explore. (February 2020 - Secondary School)
(February 2020 - Primary School)
Workshop was fantastic but the museum is a little worse for wear with some parts interactive displays not working like they should. (January 2020 - Primary School)
Superb venue with knowledgeable staff, well organised and hassle free. All communication was appropriate and timely. (January 2020 - Primary School)
(January 2020 - Primary School)
Great venue. (January 2020 - Primary School)
Excellent interactive workshops for Year 3 children on Rocks and another on Forces. (December 2019 - Primary School)
A great day out for the students. They got a lot out of it but could have done with having out itinerary adjusted according to the weather as it rained during the visit to the science garden and the museum was not busy. (December 2019 - Secondary School)
The bit we saw were amazing, but the students were mostly in a conference room. (December 2019 - Secondary School)
(December 2019 - Primary School)
A fantastic day of learning! (November 2019 - Primary School)
(November 2019 - Primary School)
The new 'Mini Brum' area is great for children to explore and be imaginative. (November 2019 - Primary School)
Our trip to Think Tank was a very positive experience. The children accessed a range of activities that supported a number of units of work and subjects that they children have been learning. The freedom to explore these activities at our own pace allowed us to interact with the children and ask questions relevant to their learning. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful and supported the children's learning in an appropriate manner. (November 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
An excellent visit that was very well organised from the minute we arrived. Staff were very friendly and the 'King Opaque' workshop was brilliant...informative, well resourced and fun! (October 2019 - Primary School)
(September 2019 - Primary School)
Excellent
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(July 2019 - Primary School)
Good range of activities to develop pupils scientific knowledge. Allows pupils to have an appreciation of the development of science and the importance of STEM based learning. The Energy Show was particularly engaging and perfectly linked to school based learning. (June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
Some of the interactive parts of exhibits did not work (June 2019 - Primary School)
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(May 2019 - Primary School)
Very good and an enjoyable trip.
Everything ran very smoothly, even if we weren't given very long to eat our lunch.
The destination space workshop was very good.
Thank you (April 2019 - Primary School)
(April 2019 - Primary School)
The workshop we attended was well resourced and kept the children engaged. The science garden outside was very good and the children really enjoyed exploring it. (March 2019 - Primary School)
(March 2019 - Primary School)
It was a fantastic and very informative day. It was well organised by the staff there, who greet the schools and lunch was a smooth transition. The workshops and exhibitions were very educational and perfectly linked (March 2019 - Primary School)
Some staff members were very accommodating.
The planetarium staff member talked to the children as though they were older and wasnt very patient considering they were so young (March 2019 - Primary School)
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(March 2019 - Primary School)
Good layout. Lots of hands on activities. Helpful staff. (March 2019 - Secondary School)
(February 2019 - Secondary School)
(February 2019 - Secondary School)
While the pupils enjoyed the many exhibits and interactive displays, a considerable number were out of order. (February 2019 - Primary School)
Amazing place. Workshop was of a very high quality. (January 2019 - Primary School)
(January 2019 - Primary School)
class really enjoyed this visit and got a lot out of it. (December 2018 - Primary School)
(December 2018 - Primary School)
Well organised and plenty of staff around to help. (December 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic trip. (November 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic trip. (November 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic trip. (November 2018 - Primary School)
The staff were very accommodating and helpful. Unfortunately lots of the exhibits needed maintenance and were not working. The children enjoyed the day out nevertheless, which is the most important thing. (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
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(November 2018 - Secondary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
Plenty for children to do.
Well organised day.
Staff were very helpful.
Organised session was fun and interesting (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
wonderful reward trip (November 2018 - Secondary School)
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(September 2018 - Primary School)
(August 2018 - Primary School)
Amazing! Very interactive and the staff were very friendly. The organisation and activities were perfect. (August 2018 - Primary School)
(July 2018 - Primary School)
Can be busy at lunch times when lots of schools in (July 2018 - Primary School)
A great today out, full of learning and fun! (July 2018 - Primary School)
Children had plenty to do and it was enjoyable and educational the only downfall is the traveling at about 1 hour each way (June 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic day, good value for money. (June 2018 - Primary School)
There needs to be more time/space for lunch. (June 2018 - Primary School)
Well planned day - supportive members of staff and very accommodating. (June 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Secondary School)
(June 2018 - Secondary School)
(May 2018 - Primary School)
(April 2018 - Primary School)
(April 2018 - Secondary School)
Excellent Lego programming workshop and fantastic museum. (April 2018 - Secondary School)
(April 2018 - Primary School)
Children enjoyed the Electricity workshop and visit to the planetarium where they got the opportunity to explore space. (April 2018 - Primary School)
Very helpful staff, easy to navigate around the building, felt safe at all times, well-organised team - not over crowded as they consider what schools will be where and when. (March 2018 - Primary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School)
So much to see and do. The children really wanted to stay longer. (March 2018 - Primary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School)
A really good place to visit. There are lots of opportunities for a variety of learning to take place. During our visit the children visited all floors and had a thoroughly enjoyable day. (March 2018 - Primary School)
Really good visit. Staff were welcoming and knew their subjects thoroughly. (February 2018 - Primary School)
(February 2018 - Primary School)
The children really enjoyed the day. The staff were helpful and the itinerary for the day worked well. It was well organised and the timescales were met. (February 2018 - Primary School)
(February 2018 - Secondary School)
(January 2018 - Primary School)
Very well organised with clear instructions as where to be at what time. Children were engaged with exhibits. (December 2017 - Primary School)
(December 2017 - Primary School)