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Science... The Best Bits - Forest Arts Centre

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Crafted and honed, this show hits the spot.
A greatest-hits celebration of science, it covers all kinds of fascinating topics and earns more than a few laughs along the way. This is a science show that delivers the real thing.

From Galileo dropping objects, to rocks arriving from space, to singing dinosaurs, with stops along the way for deadly plants and much more. Expect demonstrations that capture attention, images that spark imagination, and specimens that bring ideas to life. It’s a talk suitable for all ages, especially those with curious minds—a show that celebrates the breadth, depth, and sheer joy of science.

The show begins with a simple question: “What is science?”
From there, it launches into demonstrations of gravity, electricity, meteors and shooting stars, Earth’s movement, the Sun, planets, satellite imagery, and our place in it all.

Then it’s back down to Earth—quite literally—with a look at plants, what they do, and how they survive. From plants, the journey continues into the world of animals, and to round things off, the show ends with a handful of delightful facts about everyone’s favourite monsters: dinosaurs.

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Venue/Contact Details
Old Milton Road
New Milton
Hampshire
Postcode
BH25 6DS
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
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Facilities
  • Hearing Loop Available
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Toilet Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Drop off / Collection point
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Thursday 19 February from 2pm.
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Holiday Only
Costs:
Tickets: Child £9, Adult £12, Family of 4 £35.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Eligibility criteria:
Suitable for ages 4+
Booking Information:
  • Booking Essential