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How
to Book
All school visits must be booked in advance.
Call 01978 293400
for details.
Admission prices
| Pupils
(centre visit + 1 activity)** |
£3 |
| Teachers
and adults |
FREE* |
| Additional
adults |
£3 |
*1 free adult admission to every 6 pupils. Early-bird
booking discounts available. Sooner you book, the more you save! Please
call for details.
** An activity can be a science show, workshop or on-site
starlab presentation.
How to Pay
Payment of a non-returnable deposit is normally required
in advance of any school/group visit.
Full payment should be made on the day of your visit by cash, company
or personal cheque (made payable to TECHNIQUEST@NEWI) or by credit/debit
card.
Please contact us PRIOR to your visit if you
wish to pay by invoice.
Directions
Click here for directions
and map
Contact information (schools)
TECHNIQUEST@NEWI
Plas Coch Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW
Tel: 01978 293400 Fax: 01978 293470
Email: info@techniquest-newi.org
TECHNIQUEST@NEWI is funded by admission charges and trading
receipts as well as financial aid from the Welsh Assembly Government. |
Information
for schools and groups
Advice on
risk/safety assessment for planning your visit
It is TECHNIQUEST@NEWI’s responsibility to ensure a safe environment
for your visit. However, pupils remain the ultimate responsibility of
accompanying teachers. We recommend that:
On arrival
- Your coach should arrive at the dedicated schools entrance
- Children will initially be briefed on the coach and reminded of any
safety requirements
- Children will be directed in to the science centre by TECHNIQUEST@NEWI
staff
- During your visit children are advised:
- Not to run
- Not to leave the building without permission from a teacher
- Not to climb on the exhibits
All areas within TECHNIQUEST@NEWI accessible to pupils/children are:
- Risk assessed in relation to any activities carried
out and any materials used
- Designated NON SMOKING areas and fitted with smoke alarms
- Attended by TECHNIQUEST@NEWI staff who will respond to your needs
and be alert to any unforeseen problems
Further information
- The use of adjoining fields and facilities is at the discretion of
NEWI on the understanding that children with be supervised by accompanying
teachers or adults.
- Coach parking is available adjacent to the centre. Arrangements should
be made with your coach driver to collect pupils from the schools entrance
at your time of departure.
- Please bring to the attention of centre staff any member of your group
with electronic prostheses, such as cochlear implants or heart pacemakers.
| TECHNIQUEST@NEWI
welcomes visits from teachers and group organisers to make their
own risk assessments prior to a visit. Please
download a copy of our Internal Risk Assessment. This will assist
you in panning your visit and evaluating any risks associated with
a visit to the centre. Download
here. |
Your
visit
Timing your visit
We recommend that your visit should last about 2-3 hours.
This includes a 30-40 minute science show and time to eat your packed
lunch. We’ll be happy to discuss the timing of your visit when
you book.
On the day
- Please bring your confirmation letter with you, along
with payment.
- On arrival, please ask your group to remain on the coach, where a
member of the TECHNIQUEST@NEWI team will greet and brief you. They will
tell you about your visit, times for your science show(s) and lunch.
They will stay with your group for the day.
- Your coats, bags and packed lunches will be stored for you for the
day. At the end of the visit, we will arrange for collection of your
belongings.
Packed Lunch Facilities
An area to eat packed lunch is normally available. Please
discuss your requirements when you book.
Shop
The TECHNIQUEST@NEWI shop stocks a range of scientific
toys and souvenirs and a selection of scientific books and educational
resources.
First Aid
TECHNIQUEST@NEWI and NEWI always have trained First Aiders
on duty.
Disabled Access
TECHNIQUEST@NEWI is keen to offer assistance to visitors
with additional requirements. There is easy access to all areas of the
building.
Please discuss your particular needs when booking.
Welsh Language Programmes
TECHNIQUEST@NEWI offers programmes in Welsh. Please call
for details. |
