W5 Belfast

W5 Belfast W5 is a science and discovery centre with over 250 hands-on exhibits, seasonal events, science shows and temporary exhibitions! www.w5online.co.uk
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With over 250 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. We have a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day. For group booking rates please contact our direct booking line: +44 (0)28 9046 7790/7793.

Teachers, take STEM beyond the classroom this new school term. 📚As the school holidays come to an end and a new term get...
03/09/2026

Teachers, take STEM beyond the classroom this new school term. 📚

As the school holidays come to an end and a new term gets underway, now’s a great time to start planning your next class visit to W5. 🚀

Our Learning and Engagement team deliver curriculum-linked, hands-on workshops that give pupils the chance to explore STEM topics through experimentation and discovery. 🔎

And the learning doesn’t stop there. Make a full day of your visit with 250+ interactive exhibits across W5, plus live science shows for even more opportunities to explore and learn. 🧠

📚 Start planning your new-term school visit: bit.ly/W5-SchoolsGroups

02/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome Paper Owl Films along to W5 for the premiere of Pablo: Next Level! 🎉

Catch the latest episodes on CBBC and RTÉ Kids from Monday 7 September! ✨

Make the most of your O2 Priority membership! 🎉As an O2 Priority member, you can enjoy 20% off general admission tickets...
02/09/2026

Make the most of your O2 Priority membership! 🎉

As an O2 Priority member, you can enjoy 20% off general admission tickets to W5, even better, you can use your discount alongside our £8 ticket offer! 🎟️

That means even more discovery for less, with 250+ interactive exhibits to explore, astronaut missions to complete in W5 - Space, creative activities with The Snail Artist and plenty to keep the whole family entertained. 🙌

👉 Find out how to claim your exclusive O2 Priority discount: bit.ly/W5O2PriorityOffer

Keep the curiosity going long after your visit with a little something from the W5 Gift Shop. 🛍️Whether you’re looking f...
02/09/2026

Keep the curiosity going long after your visit with a little something from the W5 Gift Shop. 🛍️

Whether you’re looking for a fun souvenir, a good book, something cuddly or a science kit, there’s plenty to browse. 📚

And don’t forget to check out our LEGO® Zone, where you’ll find a wide selection from our official LEGO® range, from Star Wars builds and Marvel favourites to Disney and Minecraft! 🧱

📍 Ground Floor

🔎 Take a look: bit.ly/W5GiftShop

Think you could design a base for life on Mars? 🤔Put your ideas to the test at this weekend’s W5 LIFE Saturday Session -...
02/09/2026

Think you could design a base for life on Mars? 🤔

Put your ideas to the test at this weekend’s W5 LIFE Saturday Session - Blast Off & Build: The Brick & Blocks Challenge. 🧱🪐

Start by building your space base with LEGO bricks, then bring your ideas into Minecraft Education and create a digital version designed for future astronauts. 🧑‍🚀

🗓️ Saturday 5 September
⏰ Sessions running from 10am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4pm
🎟️ Free drop-in. No booking required.

🔎 Find out more: bit.ly/W5LIFESaturdaySessions

📍 W5 LIFE is located in The O2 Belfast, opposite the main entrance to W5.

Exploring W5 is hungry work! 🥪Take a well-earned break at the Coffee Lab and refuel before heading back out to discover ...
02/09/2026

Exploring W5 is hungry work! 🥪

Take a well-earned break at the Coffee Lab and refuel before heading back out to discover more.

Our Kids’ Meal Deal is just £6, including a sandwich, crisps and a fruitshoot, perfect for keeping little explorers fuelled for the rest of their W5 adventure. ✨

📍 Coffee Lab, Level 1

👉 Find out more: bit.ly/W5CoffeeLab

📣 BIG SEPTEMBER NEWS! 📣Tickets to W5 are just £8 ALL THIS MONTH! 🎉And there’s SO much to discover. Explore 250+ interact...
02/09/2026

📣 BIG SEPTEMBER NEWS! 📣

Tickets to W5 are just £8 ALL THIS MONTH! 🎉

And there’s SO much to discover. Explore 250+ interactive exhibits, get creative making your own stop-motion animation, test your senses with optical illusions and dive into hands-on challenges across W5. 🔬✨

Back by popular demand, you can blast off with W5 - Space, PLUS discover the colourful world of The Snail Artist, both running during weekends in September. 🐌🎨

🗓️ £8 ticket offer running on selected days from 4-28 September

🎟️ All this for just £8! Plan your September adventure: bit.ly/bookNow-W5

This Halloween, W5 is open after dark, and things are going to get seriously spooky! 👀 W5 Late - Halloween brings togeth...
01/09/2026

This Halloween, W5 is open after dark, and things are going to get seriously spooky! 👀

W5 Late - Halloween brings together paranormal encounters, horrible histories, Ghostbusters, Speed Quizzing, face painting, edible insects and SO much more.

🍹 Grab a drink from the licensed bars

🎶 Get into the Halloween spirit with spooky hits

🎃 Come dressed to impress in your best costume and you could even walk away with a wicked prize

🗓️ Friday 30 October
⏰ 7-11pm

🔞 Adults only

🎟️ Start planning your Halloween: bit.ly/W5LateHalloween26

Give your pupils the chance to take their digital skills beyond the classroom! 💻Registration is open for the 2026/27 Dre...
01/09/2026

Give your pupils the chance to take their digital skills beyond the classroom! 💻

Registration is open for the 2026/27 Dream Space Ambassador Programme at W5 LIFE. 🚀

Ambassadors will have the opportunity to develop their digital skills, build confidence and learn how to share their knowledge with others through their role. ✨

👥 Open to 5th Class (ROI), Primary 6/7 (NI), post-primary and Youthreach students.

⏳ Registration closes 10 September.

➡️ Find out more and register: bit.ly/DS-Ambassador

Teachers, start planning your Science Week Ireland activities for this November!This year, the W5 Learning & Engagement ...
01/09/2026

Teachers, start planning your Science Week Ireland activities for this November!

This year, the W5 Learning & Engagement team will be taking STEM on the road and bringing FREE hands-on science experiences to schools, groups and organisations across Ireland. 🚗✨

With WATER at the heart of this year’s theme, choose from two interactive experiences:

🌊 Extreme Existence: The Deep - explore the extreme conditions of the deep ocean and discover how incredible creatures survive there.

🫧 Bubbleology - investigate the science behind bubbles through fun experiments, demonstrations and plenty of pops!

🗓️ 8-15 November 2026
⏳ Register your interest by Monday 5 October

👉 Find out more and register your interest: bit.ly/W5Outreach

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