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.
explore our story worldsEvents 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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0-3 Storytelling: Drop of the Ocean
Dates: 10 Jun – 8 Sep *
Age guide: 0-3
Duration: 25 mins
* Times Vary
£3.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. Join Dolphin, Squid, Bob the Fish and friends on a journey of discovery in this fun, interactive storytelling session for ages 0-3.
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.
Big Bright Feelings Garden Trail and Café Exhibition
Dates: From 20 July *
Age guide: Everyone
Duration: 6 hours 40 mins
* All day, pick up a trail sheet from Reception to get started.
Free with your Entry ticket — pick up a trail sheet from Reception to get started. Follow a trail around our Story Garden to find the much-loved characters from Tom Percival’s beautiful Big Bright Feelings.