Christmas at the Science Bar

Get ready for a Christmas full of experiments, discoveries and plenty of festive surprises at W5’s Science Bar!

From extreme cold and explosive fireworks to uncovering the science behind some of Christmas’s biggest mysteries, there’s plenty to spark curious minds and get the whole family wondering, “How does that work?”

With a different selection of live shows throughout the festive season, there’s always something new to discover! Check the daily show schedule when you arrive and see what scientific surprises are in store.

Christmas at the Science Bar is included with general admission to W5. Pre-booking is essential.

Festive Freeze

Get ready for an adventure into the cold with chillingly cool demonstrations that will take your breath away! Ever wondered what it feels like to touch a cloud? Wonder no more, we’ll show you how!

Join us at the Science Bar for Festive Freeze, a hands-on experience packed with frosty experiments, icy discoveries, and magical moments that bring winter science to life.

It’s fun, festive, and full of frosty surprises, the perfect way for families to chill out and explore the coolest science around!

Festive Fireworks

Crackle! Whoosh! Pop! Get ready for a spectacular science show that’s guaranteed to go off with a BANG! Join our team of science experts as we uncover the explosive secrets behind fireworks, with eye-popping experiments that light up the room.

Discover which colourful chemicals paint our night skies and learn how science makes every firework sparkle, flash, and fizz.

It’s bright, loud, and full of wow moments, the perfect mix of fun and fiery science for the whole family!

Extreme Existence: The COLD

Brrrr! It’s about to get chilly! Join us for an interactive family show where science meets the wild world of winter. Discover how animals survive in the coldest places on Earth, from polar bears paddling through icy waters to penguins huddling together for warmth.

We’ll need some brave volunteers to help uncover the amazing secrets behind how these incredible creatures keep warm, stay alive, and thrive in freezing conditions.

You even get to choose which animals we explore, making every show a brand-new adventure!

Bring your curiosity, and get ready to explore the coolest science on the planet in Extreme Existence: The Cold!

Science Mysteries of Christmas

Christmas is a time of magic, mystery, and marvellous science! Have you ever wondered how Santa travels the whole world in just one night? Or how he squeezes down even the narrowest of chimneys without getting stuck?

Join our team of festive scientists as we unwrap these Christmas conundrums and reveal a few scientific secrets that might just explain Santa’s incredible tricks.

With plenty of laughter, learning, and a sprinkle of Christmas sparkle, this show is packed with festive fun for the whole family, proving that even magic has a little science behind it!

Christmas shows at the Science Bar will run on selected dates, including:

• Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November
• Saturday 5 December and Sunday 6 December
• Saturday 12 December and Sunday 13 December
• Daily from Saturday 19 December - Wednesday 23 December

Running at the following times:

• 11:30am
• 1:30pm
• 3pm
• 4:30pm

Timings are subject to change. Please check the ticket desk on arrival.