Things to see and do
Story Worlds
At the heart of Discover are two floors of magical Story Worlds and a Story Garden. These are immersive, exploratory play spaces where children and their imaginations can roam.
Events and Exhibitions
Immersive exhibitions, storytelling sessions, events and more. Choose your booking date and add events, or start with an event to check availability. The rest of your session can be spent in our Story Worlds and Story Garden. Age ranges indicate what will be appropriate for your child but older or younger children are always welcome to attend.
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Exhibition
Monster Funfair
Dates: Open now! *
Age guide: 0-8
Duration: 50 mins
* Every day, times vary
£5 in addition to your Discover Entry ticket. Go through the circus tent and into the woods. In amongst the trees you’ll find a amazing, marvellous, EXTRAORDINARY… Monster Funfair! Our new immersive family adventure is created with the award-winning Nadia Shireen. For 0-8 year olds.
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Special event
Luna Loves Christmas Café Exhibition
Dates: 16 Nov - 5 Jan *
Age guide: All ages
Duration:
* All day, drop-in to our First Floor café.
Drop in anytime during your visit. Discover original artwork from Luna Loves Christmas by award-winning author Joseph Coelho and illustrator Fiona Lumbers.
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Drop-in
That’s not my… Winter Trail
Dates: 30 November - 5 January *
Age guide: Everyone
Duration:
* All day, pick up a trail sheet at reception.
Drop in anytime during your visit. Join in a sensory, festive trail based on the bestselling That's not my... books. Free with your Entry ticket.
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Drop-in
That’s not my… Winter Craft Activity
Dates: Sat 21 Dec – Sun 5 Jan *
Age guide: Everyone
Duration: 5 hours
* Drop-in at any time.
Drop in at any time during your visit. Come and create your very own festive, sensory characters, based on the bestselling That's not my... books. Free with your Entry ticket.
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Story telling
Luna Loves Christmas
Dates: 23 November - 5 January *
Age guide: 1-7
Duration: 25 mins
* Times Vary
£3.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. A fun, interactive storytelling session for ages 1-7 (babies welcome too) based on the picture book by Joseph Coelho, Luna Loves Christmas is a story of community, acceptance and lots of festive surprises...!
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Story telling
The Secret Postie’s Grotto: For 2-7 Years
Dates: 6 Dec – 5 Jan 2025
Age guide: 2-7
Duration: 20 mins
£5 in addition to your Entry ticket — includes your very own special festive gift to take home! For children aged 2-7yrs and and their caregivers. A fun, interactive storytelling session for all families with beautiful photo opportunities to remember your magical festive season.
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Story telling
The Secret Postie’s Grotto: For 0-2 Years
Dates: 6 Dec – 5 Jan 2025
Age guide: 0-2
Duration: 20 mins
£5 in addition to your Entry ticket — includes your very own special festive gift to take home! For children aged 0-2yrs and and their caregivers. A fun, interactive storytelling session for all families with beautiful photo opportunities to remember your magical festive season.
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Access Enhanced
Monster Funfair (BSL interpreted)
Dates: 24 Aug – 22 Feb 2025 *
Age guide: 0-8
Duration: 50 mins
* Monthly signed events
British Sign Language interpreted performance of our immersive family adventure, created with the award-winning Nadia Shireen. £5 in addition to your Discover Entry ticket.
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Access Enhanced
Luna Loves Christmas (BSL Interpreted)
Dates: 28 Dec
Age guide: 2-7
Duration: 25 mins
British Sign Language interpreted performance. £3.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. A fun, interactive storytelling session for ages 2-7 based on the picture book by Joseph Coelho, Luna Loves Christmas is a story of community, acceptance and lots of festive surprises...!
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