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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 4d

Look up over the next few evenings and you may be lucky enough to see the incredible Draconid Meteor Shower ☄️

Click the link to read more, and watch the YouTube video all about it, too 👇

Draconid meteor shower 2025: When and where to see it in the UK

What is it, when is it and where can I see the Draconid meteor shower this year?

www.rmg.co.uk

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 5d

🏆 Have you entered our World Space Week #competition to win half-term tickets yet? Check back to yesterday’s Facebook post for all the details… http://bit.ly/4nMzoRN

☄️ Tune in every day this week for more Space Week fun...

#LivingInSpace #Techniquest

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🚀 World Space Week Competition 🚀 Half term is almost upon us – and we’ve got an out-of-this-world prize for one lucky family… 👀 Can you guess which planet is hiding in this close-up photo? 👉 To...

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 5d

It’s #WorldSpaceWeek and the theme for 2025 is 'Living in Space'.

Here’s a throwback photo to when the amazing RWCMD puppets took over in the summer – we explored how astronauts live on the ISS - cooking, eating, showering and even going to the toilet 🤩

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 5d

Welcome back to Cardiff, Mr Tim Peake 👩‍🚀

You can catch him tonight (Mon 6 Oct) at the New Theatre Cardiff – head to their website for any last minute tickets!

#TimPeake #Throwback #Astronaut

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 6d

🚀 World Space Week Competition 🚀

Head over to our Facebook Page* to win an out-of-this-world prize for one lucky family… a family ticket for up to 5 people PLUS Planetarium entry during half-term week 🤩

👀 Simply guess which planet is hiding in this close-up photo!

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 7d

Good luck to all the Cardiff Half Marathon runners tomorrow 🏃🏾

There are a few road closures around Techniquest due to be in place for the morning — see below for more information.

Road Closures | Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon

Download our road closure map here, or view a preview below. Access to cycle lanes impacted around the route will be maintained. Please keep an eye out for diversionary signage. Please note: printing…

www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 8d

*Please be aware the Cardiff Half Marathon is also on this day, and there are a few road closures in Cardiff Bay

Road Closures | Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon

Download our road closure map here, or view a preview below. Access to cycle lanes impacted around the route will be maintained. Please keep an eye out for diversionary signage. Please note: printing…

www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 8d

Relaxed session this Sunday? We’re here for it 😴

Oh ok not us, but you! You can enjoy all the fun of Techniquest, but at a slower pace, with less noise and lower lighting too.

Book the 10am or 11am session on Sun 5 Oct* https://www.techniquest.org/events/relaxed-sessions/

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 9d

All you have to do is click the link, and scan the QR code to join in 🌟

Dr Jenny Shipway

Science Communication professional and Fulldome Film scriptwriter. AstroBoost Director; IAU OAO National Outreach Coordinator; IPS Education Committee Co-chair; BAP Lore-Keeper.

www.jennyshipway.com

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 9d

Next week is Space Week! Tune in every day, where we’ll be sharing fun facts, events and there may even be some prizes to be won 🤩

To kick-start the fun, check out this new event ‘100 HOURS’ – a global stargazing event for budding astronomers starting TODAY!

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 11d

📅 Thurs 30 Oct | 7pm till 10.30pm….Costumes, chills & thrills guaranteed!

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Adult Lates: Shocktober Fest • Techniquest

Have a spooktacular time with 100+ hands-on exhibits, a ghoulish live science show, electrifying demos and Oktoberfest-style food and drinks.

www.techniquest.org

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 11d

If you’ve got it, HAUNT it! ✨👻

The one-month countdown to Shocktober Fest is ON… 🦇

🧙‍♀️ Fancy Dress Comp (win 4x tickets to the next Adults-only event)
🌭🥨🍺 OktoberFest-style Feast
🕷 Halloween Trail
🎵 Live Music
🧪 Spooky Live Science
✂️ Cursed Crafts

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 12d

Psst! Coming to Home Ed Day for the first time? Don't forget to take advantage of the Home Ed Adult Pass — pay once and your adult ticket is free for 12 months!

Home Educator Day • Techniquest

Techniquest provides opportunities for Home Educators to visit Techniquest during term time.

www.techniquest.org

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 12d

Explore, role-play, be amazed by live science and even work in the KLA Lab at Home Ed day next week 👩‍🔬

📅 Wed 8 October 10am–5pm

👀 BOGOF on Live Science Shows

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 14d

Autumn has arrived, and the germs are creeping back in… 🦠

Just one week left to experience ‘Yucky You’, our ickiest live science show yet 🤢 – and discover the science behind those pesky germs, and what goes on inside our bodies!

Grab your tickets now… if you can stomach it!

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 15d

Big thanks to Wales247 for the feature! 🎃👻🧪

We’ve got plenty of spooktacular fun lined up this October — take a look at what’s in store 👇

Spooktacular halloween fun at Techniquest this October

Techniquest in Cardiff Bay is getting ready for a frightfully fun October, with a packed programme of spooky science and family-friendly activities running ...

www.wales247.co.uk

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 15d

👀 We currently have vacancies for Seasonal Staff and a Project Manager!

“It was like being in a BIG family environment. I’ve enjoyed every day…”

Fancy being part of the family? Click the link to read more & apply 👇

Join our team • Techniquest

Techniquest is a leading science discovery centre with a world-wide reputation for excellence and innovation. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we have transformed Techniquest into a contemporary hub for audiences of all ages to engage with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math...

www.techniquest.org

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 15d

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Techniquest Tickets, Products, Membership Plans, Gift Vouchers - Buy Online

Save money by buying Tickets, Products, Membership Plans, Gift Vouchers for Techniquest online.

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 15d

👻 Ghoul School live science show
🪄 Magic of Science workshop in the lab
🧸 Little Bear (new Planetarium show for under-7s)
🪐 Star Tours in the Planetarium
🍂 Pumpkin spice lattes in Coffee Mania to fuel your day 😉

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 15d

Tickets have been released for Oct half-term and all the way up to 18 Dec 🙌

Book early to secure your spot!

As well as all of our brilliant hands-on exhibits, we’ll have 👇

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Techniquest @techniquest.org · 16d

Next Friday 3 October is Toddler Day 👶

Join us for big-kid free exploring, music with Happy Hands, and ‘Room on the Broom’ story-telling and make & take 🧹

Under 3s go free!

🎟 Book at https://www.techniquest.org/events/toddler-day/

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 17d

It’s Fairtrade Fortnight! 🌱

Did you know that every cup of coffee, hot chocolate, and even the sugar at our on-site coffee shop Coffee Mania is Fairtrade?

🎃 Pumpkin spice latte season? Well… if you insist!

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 18d

It’s International Day of Sign Language 👋

Come and try our two-person exhibit “Show Me a Sign” which allows you to practice signing, and have fun with a partner at the same time 🙌

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 23d

If you work for a school and would like to be involved, please visit www.restartaheart.live to register!

#RSAHLive #RestartAHeartLive

Techniquest @techniquest.org · 23d

Great to welcome Save a Life Cymru who were here last week filming for the upcoming Restart a Heart campaign ♥️

On 1 October, they are aiming to beat their own Guinness World Record with the most amount of YouTube views on how to do CPR…

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