During the session you will the explore aspects of the cube that make it such a challenging and popular puzzle.
David Gilday will share some insights that may help you to discover your own method to solve Rubik's Cube if you have not already mastered it.
In addition, you will see some of the robots, created by David, built from LEGO MINDSTORMS and Technic elements and smartphones that solve Rubik's Cubes of different sizes.
Suitable for all ages. Drop in.
16 racers will go head-to-head over a three-stage tournament.
Choose your racer, hit the tarmac and stand to win a prize in this epic tournament.
Engines start at 11am, but get there early to add your name to the sign-up sheet.
Come and put your skills to the test!
Under 13s only. Drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Drop in for nature-themed craft activities. Learn about the life cycle of bees, butterflies, and swallows, and the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Use your imagination to create art with pastels, pencils, and stencils.
You are also invited to explore the recently replanted churchyard garden, and see what’s blooming and what pollinators, insects, and birds you can spot. There will be art materials for you to sketch what you see.
Drop in for nature-themed craft activities. Learn about the life cycle of bees, butterflies, and swallows, and the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Use your imagination to create art with pastels, pencils, and stencils.
You are also invited to explore the recently replanted churchyard garden, and see what’s blooming and what pollinators, insects, and birds you can spot. There will be art materials for you to sketch what you see.
In this workshop, you'll be playing with an ingenious little device called Makey Makey that allows us to connect everyday items to a computer! BUT do they conduct enough electricity to allow us to make music or play games?
You will be experimenting with lots of everyday items from fab fruits to funky furniture to see how well they conduct electricity.
This is a lively science and computing-based workshop for younger children. It's fun and teaches the principles of circuits, resistance, and conductivity.
Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen? What did Nintendo make before Mario, and who was their real competitor in Japan? This tour lasts around 45 minutes, and provides an opportunity to discuss and even argue the merits and weaknesses of your favourite consoles and games!
Suitable for all ages.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen? What did Nintendo make before Mario, and who was their real competitor in Japan? This tour lasts around 45 minutes, and provides an opportunity to discuss and even argue the merits and weaknesses of your favourite consoles and games!
Suitable for all ages.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Try out tie dye techniques to decorate a bandana scarf with a range of colours and patterns.
Booking essential.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Try out tie dye techniques to decorate a bandana scarf with a range of colours and patterns.
Booking essential.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Using and decorating GF lasagne which is then broken into pieces and arranged to form a unique mosaic in a box.
Booking essential.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
