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Magna Science Adventure Centre

  • Quiet times
  • Quiet room
  • Sensory map
  • Visual guide
  • Sensory kit
  • Queue help
  • Carer ticket
  • Changing Places
  • Calmer times
A large glowing globe inside the old steelworks hall at Magna
Photo: Dave Pickersgill, CC BY-SA 2.0

Official venue information, 30 Oct 2026. Taken from the venue's own website.

Source: Magna Science Adventure Centre: accessibility information · Report a change

A science adventure centre in an old steelworks with a sensory map and a visual story to plan your visit. Ear defenders and sensory packs are available, carers go free and there is a Changing Places room.

What they offer

  • Quiet or relaxed timesThe last hour of the day is often the quietest
  • Quiet room or spaceA quieter space can be arranged if you ask the bookings team in advance
  • Sensory mapA sensory map on the accessibility guide page
  • Visual guide or social storyA visual story to download
  • Ear defenders or sensory kitEar defenders to borrow for a refundable deposit, and sensory packs at reception
  • Queue supportIf queuing may be hard, the booking coordinator can suggest a quieter arrival time
  • Carer ticketOne carer per visitor goes free with ID, a DLA letter or a PIP letter
  • Changing Places toiletA Changing Places room, opened with a RADAR key
  • Quieter times to visitSome areas get busy and noisy at peak times, particularly the Air Pavilion
Not on their website yet

Staff training. We'll add these as soon as Magna Science Adventure Centre publishes them. Until then, it's worth asking when you book.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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