Centres in Wales

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KEY: Millennium-funded

Centre for Alternative Technology

CAT aims to inspire, inform and enable people to explore more sustainable ways of living. CAT also runs practical residential courses all year round, hosts school visits and provides a free information service.

Themes: Sustainable living, alternative technology and organic gardening
Type: Other centre. Size: M.
Open: Open all year round. Ages: All ages.

Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, SY20 9AZ MAP
Tel: 0845 330 8373 (local rate from the UK) or 01654 705950   Fax: 01654 702 782
E-mail: info@cat.org.uk
Web: www.cat.org.uk
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The Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus

A touring maths lab that demonstrates and explores a multisensory approach to learning maths. On the road since 1989. Tours nationally and internationally. 3 supervised exhibitions.

Themes: Maths.
Type: Travelling or outreach. 30, 60 or 120  exhibits. Exhibition area: 100+ m2.
Open: As decided by host. Ages: All

The Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus, Old Coach House, Penypwllau, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8HB MAP
Tel: 01352 713 014   Fax: 0870 0521 997
E-mail: stephenson@mathcircus.demon.co.uk
Web: www.magicmathworks.org
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Science Made Simple

A science outreach company that takes science and engineering-based shows into schools all across the UK. We also provide professional development courses for staff working in museums and science centres.

Themes: science performance, physics, engineering, theatre
Type: Travelling or outreach. n/a exhibits. Exhibition area: n/a m2. Size: S. Opened: n./a.
Open: n/a Ages: From 5 years upwards

Cardiff University, Queens Buildings, 14-17 The Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AA MAP
Tel: 02920 876 884   Fax: 02920 874 056
E-mail: info@sciencemadesimple.co.uk
Web: www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk
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Techniquest

Over 150 hands-on exhibits and fascinating shows in the Theatre and Planetarium make Techniquest a unique experience for visitors.

Themes: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Electricity, Energy, Environment, Forces, Light and Colour, Maths, Ourselves, Music.
Type: Science Centre. 100+ exhibits. Exhibition area: 1500 m2. Size: L. Opened: 1986.
Open: Open every day, excepting Christmas. Ages: Any age.

Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW MAP
Tel: 02920 475 475   Fax: 02920 482 517
E-mail: Info@techniquest.org
Web: www.techniquest.org
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Techniquest Glyndwr

Techniquest Glyndwr (TQG) is the Science Discovery Centre situated on the campus of Glyndwr University in Wrexham, North East Wales. The centre comprises an exhibition of hands-on exhibits and a programme of theatre, workshop and public lecture presentations on-site and as outreach for schools, leisure visitors and community and special interest groups. It operates as a partnership project between Glyndwr University, Welsh Assembly Government and Techniquest Cardiff.

Themes: Science
Type: Science Centre. 60 exhibits. Size: M. Opened: 2004.
Open: See web site Ages: All ages

Techniquest and NEWI, Plas Coch, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW MAP
Tel: 01978 293 460   Fax: 01978 293 470
E-mail: r.mason@newi.ac.uk
Web: www.techniquest-newi.org
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