How to book - Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Visit Schools Museum Community News What's On? Close Schools Menu Education Programme Special Events Workshops How to book Sleepovers Sub Pages How to book It is really easy to make a school booking and these can be made over the phone or by email. Decide what topic you want to link to, for instance; Science Skills, Rocks and Fossils, Materials, Light, Hydrogen Power etc. Take a look at the special events  and workshops to choose what activities you want to do. Telephone Bookings Department on 0151 420 1121 or email bookings@catalyst.org.uk to check availability When you receive your booking confirmation paperwork, pay your deposit and then pay the balance on receipt of invoice on the day. This can be paid by cash, cheque, debit/credit card or by bank transfer. For KS1&2 you can order £2 or £3 Goodie Bags in advance from the Catalyst Gift Shop.  See below Your booking confirmation paperwork will include: Booking confirmation paperwork including costs and payment details Terms and conditions Additional information to help you plan your visit General advice about risk assessments around the building Specific risk assessments for each activity that you have booked Most schools arrive at Catalyst as we open at 10.00am and they leave about 2.15pm to get back to school for the end of the school day. We will timetable you for your activities between those times and will also allow some time in the lunchroom where you can eat your packed lunch. We have lockable cloakrooms where you can leave your coats, bags and lunches and the lead teacher gets the key for the day so everything is secure and pupils won’t need to carry things around with them. £2 or £3 Goodie Bags pre-ordered from the Catalyst Gift Shop can make using the shop less stressful and more equitable. These will be made up ready for you to collect either on arrival or departure and an order form, should you wish to use it, can be requested at the time of booking. Share: Education Programme Special Events Workshops New Developments How to book Sleepovers 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 Over the Rainbow – Half Term Workshops Visit during May half term 23rd – 31st May and take part in our hands-on workshop. Which science experiments lead you to a rainbow? In this workshop we investigate li... 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