Exploring Science Amusement Lab - Norwich

Paul K.

On a wet weekend, I was truly amazed and involved with all the activities on offer here. Explaining from my own knowledge and experiences the displays to my six year old.

Great day and fabulous attendant that was approachable and polite throughout the day.

J S.

Took our 6 and 2 year old on a Saturday and had an amazing time. There is so much to see and do and the staff were brilliant with the kids. The two year old's favourite part was the space tunnel, which has a button at the start so you can change the lights, my six year old loved that a robot delivered our lunch to the table and the mission impossible style laser maze, I loved the escape room and my partner loved the dance mat.

The lab is a brilliant idea. Loads of hands on experiments, interactive educational bits and a huge collection of fossils, resin encased bugs, geological samples etc.

We stayed for the science presentation in the afternoon which was amazing and really interactive.

All in all we were there for 5 hours and only left because the two year old had worn himself out, but I think my six year old would happily live there. We'll definitely be going back.

There is nothing else like this in Norwich and I really hope they do well because it is so good.

Jurate R.

Perfect day out for a whole family (nearly 2 and 5 year old kiddie). Even stuff for mums and dads to do. Loved the laser room, felt little bit like in the movie😃
Would like to say special thank you to Ade, he was wrapping kids in bubble thingy and helping out with other things on the floor with lovely enthusiasm. We felt very welcome and he looked like enjoying his work. That makes a big difference! Other workers should take an example from him.
Only minus was in the cafe. Would have been nice if tables were cleaned when we sat down to eat, but that wasn’t very big issue for us, loved robots bringing food.

Anthony C.

Excellent place for a family day out. We had 5 hours there with our grandchildren who loved it. I would think it’s best suited to children between about 5 and 12. Very friendly and helpful staff. On the face of it not the cheapest local attraction but actually compared to some other ‘wood based’ ones locally at least there was lots of involvement and activities for adults as well making it a good value day out. They loved the robots in the cafe and the food was perfectly acceptable for this type of attraction, actually better than I would have expected.

Tim W.

This place is amazing. My son loved it. There are a huge number of activities to keep kids entertained for hours.
The most disappointing thing of the experience was the cafe. Food selection is very limited and poor value for money. Frustrating . . .as it means that if we are to return it means either brining a packed lunch or going somewhere else to eat. Probably a good reason not to return.
That aside . .a great day out.

Tom L.

This place is fantastic and should be far better known in the area. Was so much to do, our 3 year and 7 year old who don't have the biggest attention spans spent four hours here and could easily have spent longer if it wasn't closing time. Was plenty of hands on bits, some visual experiences, and so many rooms to explore. Our kids highlights were the mission impossible laser maze, the space tunnel, and the VR headsets.

Only negative is the cafe is limited, with the food very much aimed at kids. As an adult you are best served eating beforehand or bringing a packed lunch. That said, our food was served by a robot which was cool even for the grown ups!

Despite being such a cool place, it was fairly quiet when we visited which helped. The staff were friendly especially the young guy upstairs who was great with our boys.

Wasn't a cheap day out at £72 for the four of us which is the main reason we haven't been before, but given we could easily spend the full day there we will 100% be back.

Nessa S.

Amazing experience at Exploring science today🤩
Kids were thrilled 😍🤩🤪 to see physics applied in real life! Seen some lab experiments, optical illusions, solved quizzes and puzzles, learnt about chemistry and human body in an entertaining way! Solar system, fossils, crystals, VR experience ….. it’s just so much in one place!
If you’re looking to find ways of entertaining your kids and keep them busy, this is the place for a whole day! Would happily recommend this place to everyone.
And they do have a restaurant inside when you get peckish 😋🤤 where you’re being served by robot-waiters 🤖🤩 which kids loved.
What I most loved was the Infinity Room which I called my escape room😂. I think every mum of small children should have one of these at home 😆🤩🧘‍♀️🧘🌌🌠✨

kate D.

Had a great day out here, in my opinion better than London science museum because it’s all so interactive and not so slammed so kids gets to actually take part in everything. Highly recommended.