School Services at the Zone

Science Zone has a complete variety of education services for schools including workshops for 4 to 11 year olds on subjects such as Dynamic Dinosaurs; Fizzy Science; Fractal Maths; Good Vibrations; Gooey Science; Helicopters and Hovercrafts; Floating and Sinking; Fossil Art; Jurassic Sea Creatures; Let There Be Light; Luminous Science; Rainbow Science; Shocking Science; Scintillating Sharks; Taste, Touch & Smelly Science; Under The Sea; Vivacious Volcanoes and Wild Weather. We also do Acids and Alkalis for 7 to 11 year olds. Workshops are £10 per head (Excluding VAT)* (*Additional charge for Dry Ice on some workshops.)

In addition we also run a full planetarium at the centre . A dome show at the centre is £4 per head (Excluding VAT)

In our fixed planetarium in our Zone centre we welcome local schools to visit the Dorset Planetarium in the Science Zone, maybe for a workshop too.    

Bookings for planetarium in 2026 must be made in advance - please contact reception for available dates and times.

Our advanced 4K digital planetarium shows real terrain of the Earth and the planets, even simulating the landing on Mars and the Moon. Great for Adults shows and families to learn about space and the stars, and many of our shows are different to view including our popular 'Dinosaur Show' in the dome.