Schools Bridge Building Workshop

Every group will normally participate in the Bridge Building Workshop which is a physical, fun activity led and supervised by a member of science centre staff. The pupils will be encouraged to work together as a team to construct, test and then disassemble the bridge.

The activity lasts up to 30 minutes and the cost is included in the basic admission price of £4.50 per pupil.

Depending on the age and ability of the children, some groups will require physical assistance from their supervising adults, whilst others are encouraged to work together with less help. To date children aged 4 and up have participated and successfully built their bridges.

The group may construct an Arch Bridge or a Truss Bridge, or even both if time permits.  The activity normally takes place within our geodesic domes or outside on the grass in the better weather.

During this workshop it is essential that pupils listen to the team leader - the member of science centre staff.