About this Event
FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW
A spectacular live show which looks at the history and science of rockets from the discovery of black powder to the most recent exploits of SpaceX and others.
Expect to see a full size, working rocket car, a working hybrid rocket motor, a working jet engine and a very large fireball.
Don't miss Wonderstruck's most requested show!
They've performed the Rocket Show at the Royal Institution, the Abu Dhabi Science Festival, the Cheltenham Science Festival and at many other prestigious venues.
Note to parents
This show contains explosions and some very loud noises and bangs. We have ear-protectors and sensory bags available to borrow if you need them during your visit - please ask at reception.
Tickets for under 18s are FREE. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticketholder.
This show will take place in The Theatre at the Deanery CE Academy
Please make your way to The Theatre at least 15 minutes before the start time to help enable everyone to be seated so that the show can start on time.
Seats may be reallocated if ticket holders have not arrived by the published start time.
Plus explore our FREE Discovery Zones!
Don't forget to leave plenty of time after your show, to explore five FREE Discovery Zones packed with intriguing interactive exhibits bringing the latest research and innovation to life. Discover cutting-edge science through hands-on activities featured at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in London, interact with robots, or take in an immersive planetarium show from family-favourites Explorer Dome.
UK Research and Innovation Zone
Meet the researchers and innovators who are working to solve some of the greatest challenges of our time.
Future You Zone – supported by Catalent
Delve into how your body really works and discover the innovations that are unlocking the secrets of human health, with exciting hands-on activities and demos.
Space For the Future Zone
Explore the universe with a planetarium show, make marshmallow astronauts and see what happens when they encounter the vacuum of space, or create some space-inspired art.
Our World Zone
Meet the organisations who are helping to care for our environment and meeting the challenges of climate change, with lots of activities for all the family.
Future Realities Zone
Get up close and personal with the tech that is shaping our future, from e-sports and gaming, to virtual welding, to the world’s only domesticated battlefield robot.
THERE'S ALWAYS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO - MAKE SURE YOU ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR YOUR VISIT!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Deanery CE Academy, Peglars Way, Swindon, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 5.00
