The science exhibition
Customer update on coronavirus
In line with the government's advice, our hands-on science centre, cafe and car park are now closed.
At The Look Out Discovery Centre, we love hands-on science. We have over 90 activities which children of all ages can enjoy and learn from.
You can launch a hydrogen rocket, play with boats in the indoor stream or build a house with your friends. We are sure that The Look Out will have something for everyone in your group to enjoy.
Our activities and exhibits are organised in 'zones' which correspond with what your child may be learning about at school. We hope that a visit to The Look Out will help them to experience how exciting science is.
Forces and Movement
It’s time to lift off! Launch a hydrogen rocket or send a huge hot air balloon skyward. See the world suspended mid-air by our Bernoulli blower.
You can also make a mini animation, build a tower with Kapla bricks or create beautiful music on the giant keyboard.
Body and Perception
Challenge your body and brain. Test your reaction speed on Batak, or create an amazing design with our art machine. Can you solve the jigsaw of the human body?
You can also discover our DCT lab where you can play with our magnetic wall or make your creations fly high into the air on our wind table.
Light and Colour
Have some colourful fun with Optimusic - step on the colour beams as fast as you can. Capture your silhouette in the shadow box or play a tune with laser beams.
You can also play with our thermal imaging camera and leave your shadow on the wall.
Woodland and Water
Play with boats in our indoor stream and build a dam in the steam. Can you make the wheels dance on the turntable?
Learn some incredible facts about our local wildlife and become fascinated by the colony of busy leaf-cutter ants.
Please note that the Woodland and Water Zone is outside but under cover.
Build It!
Become a member of The Look Out construction crew by helping to build the house. Great teamwork is required!
You can use the rubble chute and drive the dumper trucks to transport giant building blocks around the construction site. Climb up scaffolding to tile the roof or design a house at the architect's table.
Please note that the Build It! Zone is outside but under cover.
Insect enclosure
The forestry themed exhibit is home to a whole range of wild insects, amphibians and reptiles. Among the host of animals housed in the enclosure you will discover:
- hissing cockroaches
- giant millipedes
- African land snails
- giant prickly stick insects
- black beauty stick insects
- a marine toad
- a corn snake
- leafcutter ants
The insect enclosure is labelled with fun facts about the creatures so that you can see what they are and learn a little about each one.
Contact information
The Look Out Discovery Centre
Telephone Number 01344 354400