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Things to see and do

See what's on in our pop up space — and book for Discover’s grand reopening!

Things to see and do

Discover reopens on 20 June — book tickets now for our grand reopening.

In the meantime, visit us in our pop up space.

Story Worlds

Discover reopens on 20 June. At the heart of Discover are two floors of magical Story Worlds and a Story Garden. These are immersive, exploratory play spaces where children and their imaginations can roam.

Our Story Worlds reopen on 20 June!

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What's on

Pop in to the pop up for free anytime 10am-5pm, or book one of our Storytelling sessions or Half Term Activities. Plus, this May Half Term, visit Monster Funfair for the final time...

From 20 June, Discover is back. Tickets are on sale now for our new Baby and Toddler Sensory Story Space, storytelling sessions, events and more.

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Mighty Mega
Activity

Mighty Mega

Dates: Saturday mornings *

Age guide: 5-11

Duration: 1 hour 30 mins

* During term time

A free weekly club at Discover for disabled children and children with SEN, their families or carers.

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Discover Pops-Up! at Stratford Centre
Discover Pops Up!

Discover Pops-Up! at Stratford Centre

Dates: Open Now!

Age guide: 0-8 year olds

Duration: 7 hours

While our building is closed, we'll be popping up in Stratford Centre with a temporary space filled with stories, crafts and play. Entry is free.

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Wakey Wakey – 0-5 Storytelling at Discover Pops Up!
Discover Pops Up!

Wakey Wakey – 0-5 Storytelling at Discover Pops Up!

Dates: 24 Apr – 7 May *

Age guide: 0-5

Duration: 25 mins

* Various times daily

Waking up and getting dressed is never simple, in fact…it can be full of surprises! A 0-5 Storytelling in our temporary space Discover Pops Up! £4

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Baby Storytelling at Discover Pops Up!
Discover Pops Up!

Baby Storytelling at Discover Pops Up!

Dates: Daily

Age guide: 0-2

Duration: 20 mins

Storytelling, songs and rhymes. An intimate, interactive storytelling for babies and their caregivers in our temporary space - Discover Pops Up! at Stratford Centre. £2

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After School Stories – Story Building
Discover Pops Up!

After School Stories – Story Building

Dates: Mondays

Age guide: 5-11

Duration: 45 mins

Join us for a Discover special – a story building session where you can put together a brand new story, with the help of our expert Story Builders. Free - booking recommended.

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The Duck Pond at Discover Pops Up!
Discover Pops Up!

The Duck Pond at Discover Pops Up!

Dates: 8 - 21 May *

Age guide: 0-3

Duration: 25 mins

* At Discover Pops Up!

An intimate, interactive storytelling for our smaller visitors and their caregivers — featuring sensory objects, rhymes and stay-and-play. £4

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That’s Not My… Dinosaur at Discover Pops Up!
Discover Pops Up!

That’s Not My… Dinosaur at Discover Pops Up!

Dates: 22 May - 14 June *

Age guide: 0-5

Duration: 20 mins

* At Discover Pops Up!

Tails, horns, flippers and spines... dinosaurs come in ALL kinds of colours, shapes and touchy-feely textures. An intimate and interactive storytelling for our smaller visitors and their caregivers — based on the best-selling That’s not my… series from Usborne. £4.

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Monster Funfair
Discover Basement

Monster Funfair

Dates: 23 – 31 May *

Age guide: 0-8

Duration: 50 mins

* Access to Monster Funfair only  — the rest of Discover is closed for building work.

Last chance to see our best-selling exhibition, Monster Funfair for 0-8 year olds and their grown-ups. Access to Monster Funfair only  — the rest of Discover is closed for transformative building work. £5 per person.

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Meet the Author: Draw-Along with Nadia Shireen
Discover Basement

Meet the Author: Draw-Along with Nadia Shireen

Dates: 24 May *

Age guide: 3+

Duration: 1 hour 30 mins

* Access to Monster Funfair and draw-along only  — the rest of Discover is closed for building work.

Meet award-winning author Nadia Shireen for a special draw-along and book signing. Includes a last chance to experience our best-selling exhibition Monster Funfair. Access to draw-along and Monster Funfair only — the rest of Discover is closed for transformative building work. £15 child ticket (including one signed book) | £10 adult ticket

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Make Your Own Fantasy House with Christina Rose Brown
Discover Pops Up!

Make Your Own Fantasy House with Christina Rose Brown

Dates: 25 May

Age guide: 3+

Duration: 60 mins

Use collage and junk modelling to build your dream home. Part of the May Half Term fun at Discover Pops Up! at Stratford Centre. £5 for children, free for adults.

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