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Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Glamorgan. Open Daily. Charged Entry.

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Accessibility:

"Unfortunately we do not have parking bays for disabled customers on-site.

Our nearest car park is Mermaid Quay which is directly opposite, approximately 85 metres from our front doors.
View on Google Maps, Apple Maps or Parkopedia. Parking prices can be found here.

Alternatively, there are free bays for disabled users at Havannah Street car park which is across the road from us, towards the rear of our building, approximately 220 metres from our new main entrance.
View on Google Maps, Apple Maps or Parkopedia. Parking prices can be found here.

Staff are on hand to assist with access into the building upon request. The nearest car parks are on Havannah Street (https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/havannah_street/cf10/cardiff/?arriving=201711071130&leaving=201711071330) and Stuart Street, Mermaid Quay Car Park (https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/mermaid_quay/cf10/cardiff/?arriving=201711071130&leaving=201711071330)

The access at the main entrance to the centre is completely level through automatic doors. There is easy wheelchair access, including a lift, to all parts of the building as well as disability toilet facilities on each floor. Wheelchairs are available to borrow - please ask at reception.

There is a hearing loop system in both the Science Theatre and Planetarium and a portable induction loop is also available for use at the admissions desk or in the shop and cafe.

Our team may also be able to suggest other parking options if you get in touch prior to booking: call us on 029 2047 5475 or email us at info@techniquest.org "

Quiet Times

For visitors who prefer a lower level sensory experience, we recommend either attending a late afternoon slot on weekdays during term-time, or booking into the first session of the day at 10am on weekends outside of holiday periods, as these tend to be our quieter times.

The Pod

We have a small, private room on the ground floor with a variety of uses: breastfeeding, prayer or just to decompress from sensory overload if you or one of your party need some ‘time out’ from the hustle and bustle of the main exhibition space.

Pacemakers and implanted medical devices:

Pacemaker warning symbol A small number of Techniquest exhibits are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device. They are marked by the symbol above on the exhibit label."

Brief Description:

Techniquest is a hands-on interactive science discovery centre which is suitable for visitors of all ages. There are over 120 mind-boggling exhibits and Science Theatre and Planetarium shows.

See https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/media.techniquest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/22173545/Techniquest-Map-2023-v1.pdf

And https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=K9mwD8DLJuT

Further Information:

Address:

Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

Telephone:

029 2047 5475 "Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm Sat–Sun: 10am–5pm

While we always endeavour to answer calls, when the centre is busy it may not always be possible.

If you leave us a message we will respond to you as quickly as we can."

Email:

info@techniquest.org

Website:

https://www.techniquest.org/

Opening Hours:

See https://www.techniquest.org/plan-your-visit/times-and-prices/

All essential carers of disabled visitors get free admission. Please bring along a form of ID to process your admission on arrival.

Directions:

From the M4 take junction 33 onto the A4232. Follow this for about 9 miles, then take the slip road with the brown tourist signpost for Techniquest. Take the first exit at the next roundabout and the venue is on your right. "The what3words reference for our new main entrance is ///fairly.occupy.trucks.

"There is no parking available on-site at Techniquest for any visitors, however there are several car parks nearby.

We are pleased to be able to offer all of our visitors discounted parking with Q-Park, our preferred parking partner. Q-Park operates the Cardiff Bay car park in Pierhead Street, which is around 8 minutes walk from Techniquest.

We have agreed a special discount rate for our customers of 15% off all pre-bookings. Pre-book and guarantee your space here using the code TECHNI15.

Alternatively, there are closer pay-and-display car parks on Stuart Street and Havannah Street. Please do not park on Havannah Street itself.

See our Accessibility & Facilities page for more details about parking options for visitors with disabilities."

OS ST189743

Transport:

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

2023: "There are regular train services from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay Station — Techniquest is just a 5 minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station. Take the regular ‘Baycar’ service number 6 from the city centre, or the number 8 from Heath Hospital or the city centre."

Amenities:

Baby Changing Facilities

Disability Toilets

Shop

Toilets

There is a café at Techniquest where you can "Enjoy hot and cold food, a cold beer, glass of wine, soft drink, coffee and teas or ice cream" see https://www.techniquest.org/plan-your-visit/coffee-mania/

Travel Information

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Glamorgan. Open Daily. Charged Entry.

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