Half-term magic and madcap science at the Brunel Centre this half-term.
Say goodbye to half-term boredom and step into a world of:
- discovery
- theatrical magic
- and hands-on creativity as a crowd-favourite family event returns to The Brunel Swindon.
Popular demand
Back by popular demand, New Elements – the creative production team behind community-focused science and arts events like the Festival of Tomorrow – are bringing back the Swindon Imaginarium.
It’s taking place downstairs in the shopping centre from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October, between 10am to 4pm daily, Swindon. The Imaginarium offers a packed schedule of:
- hands-on activities
- mind-boggling experiments …
- … and creative workshops.
Something for all
The daily activities have something for everyone. And with half-term coinciding with Halloween, there’ll be a touch of seasonal spookiness. All alongside a brilliant variety of interactive experiences. The whole family can drop in to play, make, explore, build, create and discover together.
‘We’re thrilled to welcome New Elements back following the fantastic popularity of their previous activities with us,’ said a spokesperson for The Brunel. ‘From theatrical crafts to crazy science, there’s something for everyone to enjoy right here in the centre.’
Highlights of the half-term activities include craft with the Wyvern Theatre. Ahead of this year’s pantomime, youngsters can:
- make their very own cow masks
- create towering beanstalks …
- … and build a giant’s castle, all inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk.
Curious kids can dive into exciting experiments. Experiments exploring oil and water, build air-powered machines, and write secret messages using disappearing ink.
Through the hidden world of infrared art, they’ll discover how thermal imaging helps tackle fires. And get into the seasonal spirit with Halloween activities featuring colourful potion making and crafting flying ghosts. And design and create their very own badges to take home.
There’ll also be free face painting by Dani’s Doodles, with donations encouraged to Swindon Food Collective.
Louise Halliday from New Elements said: ‘We’re believe curiosity and creativity aren’t for classrooms and laboratories alone. They’re for everyday life. Partnering with The Brunel gives us a fantastic space to bring hands-on, fun activities right into the heart of the community. That way everyone can drop in, try something new, and discover something amazing.’
These fantastic half-term events are a wonderful addition to The Brunel, which offers a great shopping experience for families with its mix of high street and independent stores.
