This was a great place to bring the kids and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Everything is hands on and child friendly. It was busy but didn't feel so. We were here for an entire morning.
Took the unfortunate mistake of travelling with my family to Techniquest on a wet half-term day. I couldn't believe the queue and was told that it would take about 30 minutes for the person paying in the family to get through. It actually took my husband 45 minutes to queue. The staff did let myself and my children through - which was something. The reason for the queues was due to it being half-term and the staff said that this is what it is like and you just have to wait. It was busy, difficult to get on some of the activities as the children just had to wait their turn. The cafe was expensive and wasn't big enough. The items in the shop are expensive and break easily. We spent a total of 2 hours there and had had enough !!! expensive family entry for what it is. Sorry techniquest, this is the last time we every visit you again !!!
We have annual membership and usually enjoy coming to techniquest as a reliable indoor venue. Usually bring own sandwiches as the cafe used to be horrid, but at least you know what you are dealing with. However, we queued for an hour in the rain this morning, no apologies for the wait which was clearly because there were only 3 desks, one of which was doing memberships. The cafe has been reopened, such a disappointment to find little improvement with a very basic range of food, over priced, all sugar based - and - a 70p charge for paying with a card under £5. In this day and age? Furious. ("Would you like to buy something else to make up the cost? No Thanks!") And there is nowhere to sit as there are only about 5 tables. Very underwhelmed, they should compare themselves to other venues and be embarrassed. I complained on the way out and got a very jobsworth response. Totally regret renewing the annual membership now.
Love Techinquest since I was a child, took my daughter and she loved it too. Only downside is it could do with a bit of an update, starting to look a little shabby in places! Although this didn't stop us having a great time
Great day out for all the family,in Cardiff.And you can go in and out all day.We went on sunday did downstairs then went to weatherspoons over the way before the rugby started then went back and did upstairs .For families with small children I would suggest one adult needed per child to read the experiment to them depending on how well behaved they are
We visited on half term and although got there just after opening time there was a long queue. Staff did let me and my son in, but said my husband had to wait in the queue to pay even though we had a complimentary pass that had been bought previously. If we hadn't had the pass we would have walked away, but my son was excited to be there so my husband said he would queue. He spent 45 minutes in the queue, and it was a very cold morning to be standing outside. By the time he got in we had been around many of the attractions and it was so busy queues were forming at the activities. Activities that had been completed were still completed as staff were busy and some people unfortunately don't know how to queue and were pushing in. One child actually snatched an activity out of my son's hand. We only stayed another hour so although it was meant to be a family day out my husband missed half of it. We certainly won't be visiting again, although my son enjoyed. I think they need to review their ticketing policy and manage visitor flow better. By the time we left it was crowded and there was still a long queue outside.
Fab day out -it's all inside so doesn't matter if it's raining. Gets VERY busy and noisy but kids had a fab time.
Loved if even coming in with two older teenage boys and younger daughters they all loved it!Lots to do, explore and spend time learning new things. the Bubbles and explosion show was great, would of loved of seen the star show but was fully booked.
Plenty of amazing science to keep little hands busy. Not a bored child in sight. Good value for money.
Visited twice over the half term and the children really enjoyed. They can't wait to visit again. The shows were good and age appropriate. The annual membership for a family of four is excellent value at £50. The website calendar has allowed us to look ahead and decide when we will visit next. An excellent attraction for inquisitive children.