M. Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I was thinking about taking the wife and our two nephews early next month. Any members here been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Yeah, went last year when there was a whole Doctor Who convention on, it was wicked. But if your going and there is no extras on, it's OK, looking a bit dated but still a decent day out, like all places like this, there is plenty to read and learn. M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I went with the kids about 7 years ago and we all had a wonderful time. There was a large planetarium with a spectacular and educational 3D space show, which I thought was a real highlight among loads of other really interesting stuff. M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I try to go with the kids at least once a year. And we always have a good day. The planetarium is great. M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Well, the ticket prices seem fair, and I can't afford a visit to the Kennedy space centre just yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Watson Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Been a few times, its ok if you have a child with you. A few interesting exhibits, a whole Soyuz spacecraft in the entrance and they've just put in one of the runway landing test craft versions of the Gemini spacecraft (they built two versions to test landing it with an undercarriage and parawing). A lot of it is a bit kiddified but not bad. What does annoy me is things like they charge you separately a few quid for parking before you even go in, and its not that cheap on the door - although you can retain your ticket for a years free entrance saying that. And the credit card option to pay on the parking machine requires such genius as that exhibited by Feynman, Newton or Einstein. It doesnt work anyway... But otherwise its a nice day out. And lets face it, decent space/astronomy days out in the UK are slim pickings! Oh, and bring a packed lunch. The cafe is the usual extortion/inedible. But then thats pretty much par for the course at anything like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 If you drive past the entrance there is limited on street free parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 It's good for a one off visit with kids - but the first year I went back for a second visit it was all exactly the same with no noticeable change. Even after leaving a few years between visits it doesn't change much (if at all). Could do with a little imagination and regular updates on points of scientific interest - and maybe a few new exhibits form time to time. Great for kids - long in the tooth for adults - and don't buy anything in the gift shop or the cafe unless you have money to burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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