Things to see and do
Story Worlds
At the heart of Discover are two floors of magical Story Worlds and a Story Garden. These are immersive, exploratory play spaces where children and their imaginations can roam.
explore our story worldsEvents and Exhibitions
Immersive exhibitions, storytelling sessions, events and more. Choose your booking date and add events, or start with an event to check availability. The rest of your session can be spent in our Story Worlds and Story Garden. Age ranges indicate what will be appropriate for your child but older or younger children are always welcome to attend.
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0-5 Storytelling: The Best Worst Day Ever
Dates: Until 19 May *
Age guide: 0-5
Duration: 25 mins
* Times Vary
£2.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down with this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure based on the picture book by Sophy Henn. Performance in our small, cosy storytelling space.
Adoette Trail & Café Exhibition
Dates: 10 February – 30 April *
Age guide: Everyone
Duration: 6 hours 40 mins
* All day, pick up a trail sheet at reception.
Drop in anytime during your visit. Find a trail of Adoette’s community throughout our building and discover the original artwork for the book in our café exhibition.
Big Bright Feelings Café Exhibition
Dates: From 25 May *
Age guide: Everyone
Duration:
* All day, drop-in to our First Floor café.
Drop in anytime during your visit. Discover original artwork from Tom Percival’s beautiful Big Bright Feelings series in a display of sketches and illustrations in our First Floor café.
The Box Rocket (BSL interpreted)
Dates: Last Saturday of every Month
Age guide: 0 - 8
Duration: 50 mins
Access enhanced performance for d/Deaf families and any visitors who use British Sign Language. A space-themed, immersive exhibition created with Dapo Adeola and Tọlá Okogwu. £4 in addition to your Entry ticket.
0-5 Storytelling: The Best Worst Day Ever (BSL interpreted)
Dates: 30 Mar – 27 Apr
Age guide: 0-5
Duration: 25 mins
Access enhanced performance for d/Deaf families and any visitors who use British Sign Language. £2.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down with this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure based on the picture book by Sophy Henn. Performance in our small, cosy storytelling space.