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We The Curious

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB
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Tel+44 (0)117 915 1000

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  • We The Curious VR Experience
  • We The Curious exhibitions
  • Children playing with exhibits
  • We The Curious North Gallery
  • We The Curious child playing with sand
  • We The Curious Bristol Robot demonstration
  • We The Curious Bristol Ideas Wall
  • At Bristol planetarium nights
  • What If Festival
  • We The Curious Bristol Family Craft
  • At-Bristol Planetarium and Millennium Square

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About

We The Curious is a science centre and educational charity on Bristol harbourside. It’s an interactive space where everyone can ask questions, play and test ideas out together.

 

Explore over 200 hands-on exhibits; join in with science shows and activities; contribute to scientific research and journey to the stars in the UK’s first 3D Planetarium.

 

We The Curious is currently closed due to works following a fire. Please check their website for more info.

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Map & Directions

Public Transport Directions

Walk - If you can, put planet first and visit on foot.

Bike – We The Curious is close to the National Cycle Network. Plenty of cycle parking is available outside the entrance and there’s a permanent bike pump.

Bus – short walk from many city centre bus stops, serving most areas of the city. Bristol Insight’s open top bus tour stops directly outside the venue.

Park & ride – the 902 Portway service stops next to We The Curious on Anchor Road.

Train – Bristol Temple Meads is a 20 minute walk away.

Car - Sat Nav reference BS1 5LL. Follow the brown We The Curious tourist signs. Millennium Square car park is directly underneath the venue and is a safe and secure place to park 24 hours a day.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Picnic area - Visitors can bring their own food in or sit in the outside spaces

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages - On website
  • Shop

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction - with outdoor spaces

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Opening Times

Season (2 July 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* We The Curious reopens its doors on Tuesday 2 July 2024, with an opening celebration event planned for Saturday 6 July. Tickets will go on sale closer to the time.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
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      1111
    • Very Good
      487
    • Average
      135
    • Poor
      49
    • Terrible
      35

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      Awards

      • Green TourismGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2023
      • Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2024

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