Family Science Day
The Critter Clan presents The Critter Chronicles: Exploring the enchanting myths and legends of bugs! 🕷️
17 March 2024
Corn Exchange, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
The Critter Clan is back with its latest captivating and immersive experience “The Critter Chronicles” where you will travel through time unlocking the secrets, folklore and profound beliefs surrounding some fascinating invertebrates.
Join them on this thrilling voyage as they venture into uncharted territories, where creatures both tiny and mighty hold mythical powers and stories just waiting to be discovered!
Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with some amazing creatures from all over the world including medieval marvels, and perilous pests normally reserved for TV programmes.
Come on a journey of discovery with us as we bring nature alive in these amazingly fun, educational, and interactive sessions.
There are 5 x half-hour sessions available – tickets are limited so be sure to grab yours by clicking the “book now” button!
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Corn Exchange
High West Street
Dorchester DT1 1HF
Dorchester Science Festival returns with an exciting 10-day programme of events to celebrate British Science Week. Activities will be hosted by a range of partner organisations.
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A small, family-fun business that focuses on fun, educational experiences for all age groups! Our teaching methods have been specially designed with holistic learning as a core ethos, we embrace the inert curiosity humans possess and through our fun, interactive visits, you will explore the wonderful world of creatures from around the world and come to discover more about them.
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