Heritage afternoon tea - Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Visit Schools Museum Community News What's On? Close Visit Menu Design a Gallery – Competition Catalyst 2025 Newsletter Black Friday Deal 2025 Discover the Science in Your Community – Only £5 for WA7 & WA8 Residents Half-Price Fun for Children This October Half-Term at Catalyst Community Generosity Helps Catalyst Acquire New A3 Scanner Catalyst celebrations, revelations and donations! Catalyst wins £1m National Lottery Heritage Fund bid Catalyst for Creativity Exhibition Opening Catalyst to receive funding from Arts Council England Sub Pages Heritage afternoon tea Why not treat yourself and book a heritage afternoon tea served in our stunning, 4th floor, glass-walled Observatory Gallery. What’s included? Entry into Catalyst Afternoon tea served in the Observatory Stunning views over the surrounding area Use of the Panoramic Halton, interactive tablets to discover more about the rich heritage of the area Sample afternoon tea menu: Pot of tea or coffee Selection of finger sandwiches on brown or white bread Mini savoury quiche or mini pork pie Variety of cakes and pastries Scone with cream and jam £20 per person, for a minimum of 2 people. Available to book Tuesday to Friday afternoons from 3:00pm. Not available during school holidays. We are happy to amend the menu to cater for people with dietary needs. Please inform us at the time of booking. There is level access to all areas and the 4th floor, glass-walled gallery is accessed by the scenic glass lift. For more information or to book an afternoon tea please email bookings@catalyst.org.uk Share: Access Birthday parties Conferences Group visits Heritage afternoon tea Visits and Prices What's on Previous Next 4th Mar - 15th Jul Little Wonders Wednesdays 9.15am – 10.30am Every Wednesday during term time (March to July 2026), join us for an educational morning filled with hands-on sensory learning, interacti... Find out more 5th Mar - 16th Jul Breakfast & Brew Thursdays 10am – 12pm Catalyst invites over 50s to join us for breakfast on Thursdays, 10am -12pm, at our NEW Breakfast and Brew Club! These mornings will run in term... Find out more 18th Apr - 17th May Operation Earth – Weekend Workshops Visit Catalyst at weekends between 18th April and 17th May for a chance to see our Operation Earth Show!                                Come along to our family show and to... Find out more 18th Apr - 17th May Bee Discovery – Weekend Workshops Visit Catalyst at weekends between 18th April and 17th May for a chance to join our hands-on workshop. Come and learn about one of nature’s best scientists – th... Find out more 25th Apr City Nature Challenge On 25th April 2026 we will be joining forces with the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust (MGET) to take part in the City Nature Challenge (CNC) City Nature Challenge is an ... Find out more 1st May - 31st Jul Community Pricing! Throughout the months of May, June and July 2026 we will be supporting our local community with a special community entry price of just £5 per person! Proof of address (i.e... Find out more 21st May Quiet Hours at Catalyst May 2026 With thanks to National Lottery players, we are continuing our Quiet Hours series. We’ve listened to your feedback and are excited to offer a Quiet Hours visit in the... Find out more 23rd May - 31st May Towering Tetrahedrons Visit during half term from 23rd to 31st May to take part in our room filling tetrahedron challenge! Explore the strongest shape in more depth! Using nothing but sticks and... Find out more View all upcoming events Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0DF. Catalyst has a large free car park. If you are coming over the Mersey Gateway Bridge or the Silver Jubilee Bridge, please don't forget to pay your toll within 24 hours. This can be done online at www.merseyflow.co.uk 0151 420 1121 Visit Groups Science Families Schools Workshops Museum Library List Collection Gallery Support Us What's On? News @CatalystSDC Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Catalyst Museum @CatalystSDC © Catalyst Science Discovery Centre 2026 Design and build by Future