FAQs / Help
Whether purchasing a new ticket or visiting with an Annual Pass Ticket, or as free carer, or with a child under 3 years old, all visitors are required to book their intended session online.
Cambridge Science Centre is open weekends and during school holidays except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25th and 26th December). Please check our website for up-to-date information.
Weekend Opening Times
9am – 4pm on Saturday and Sunday
Holiday Opening Times
9am – 4pm Daily
Holiday opening days will follow the Cambridgeshire County Council school holiday programme.
We offer 2 ticket options: A single session or an annual membership.
Single session
Book a one-off visit for a 2-hour session. Sessions start on the hour from 9am, with the last entry at 3pm. Please note the 3pm session is 1 hour as we close at 4pm.
Annual membership
Pay once and visit as many times as you like throughout the year. Purchase a membership for every family member joining in the fun.
Your first standard admission booking includes your annual pass. On return visits, log in to your account and book each session as normal.
Purchase a membership
- We are open 9am–4pm. Most sessions are 2 hours long, with start times from 9am. The last session begins at 3pm and is 1 hour due to closing time. Your ticket is valid for the duration of your session.
- We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place. Please have your digital ticket ready when you arrive.
- If you have an annual membership, please check it is still valid before booking your next session.
- A member of our team will be on site to welcome you and your party when you arrive during your time slot.
Cambridge Science Centre
The Trinity Centre
Cambridge Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge
CB4 0FN
Our telephone number is 01223 967965, which is manned from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm; however, during busy times you may need to leave a message, in which case we will endeavour to respond.
Our email address is [email protected] – we will endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours.
Cambridge Science Centre is located in the Cambridge Science Park. Follow the Trinity Centre signs, which can be found on the entry roads to the Centre.
The Science Park is located on Milton Road, close by the junctions to A14 and A10. For ease, the nearest junction is Junction 33 of the A14.
Cycling or walking along the Guided Bus Route.
This wide cycle path connects St Ives with the north of Cambridge and Cambridge Rail Station with Trumpington Park and Ride and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. It is blacktopped over its entire length and can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
The Science Park offers 12 active points at unit 320-329 and 406 which anyone can use. Non-Science Park employee users’ rate is 55p per kWh (inc VAT).
The area is currently serviced by seven bus services: Citi 1, Citi 2, 9/x9, Milton Park & Ride.
There are bus stops close by to the entrance to the Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge Business Park. Citi 2 stops on Cowley Road adjacent to the Driving Test Centre.
Full directions and buses can be found here: https://www.cambridgesciencepark.co.uk/getting-park/journeyplanner/BusRoutes
The MyBusTrip app also shows the best routes to Cambridge Science Centre
If your group is travelling to the Centre by coach or minibus, there is a drop-off and pick-up point at the front of the building.
Walking from Cambridge North Station takes around 20 minutes, the full route can be found on Google Maps here.
From Cambridge Station, the walk is around 1 hour, 10 minutes.
There are taxis available outside both stations and fares may vary.
For up-to-date train information, we suggest visiting one of the following websites:
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Cambridge Science Centre is located on Cambridge Science Park at the Trinity Centre. Follow the signs to the Trinity Centre which can be found near to the entrances to the Science Park.
You can park free of charge in front of Cambridge Science Centre for your visit. There is no height restriction at this car park.
Further options: The Bradfield Centre, Cambridge Science Park.
On arrival, please check in at our reception desk where your arrival will be confirmed.
The Trinity Barista’s Café is located within the Trinity Centre and overlooks one of the park’s lakes. It’s a great place to enjoy a meal or coffee whilst watching the antics of the local ducks! It is located on the first floor and is easily accessible from the Centre.
Their menu boasts a wide variety of hot food, sandwiches, teas, coffees, hot chocolate, cakes, biscuits & pastries and bottled drinks.
The café is open daily for snacks, drinks and lunches.
If you’re bringing a picnic with you, there are numerous picnic areas located in the park and limited picnic benches outside of the Science Centre. Be sure to dispose of your rubbish in the designated bins.
To find out more about Cambridge Science Park facilities, click here
We do have onsite loos and a baby changing area.
Cambridge Science Centre is committed to providing access for all and can be found on the ground floor only of the Trinity Centre. There are a limited number of disabled parking bays on-site, as well as drop-off points for minibuses and coaches.
The Trinity Centre provides full disabled toilet facilities. Carers are admitted free of charge (1 per person) and assistance dogs are welcome.
Please see below for our cancellation and refund terms and conditions:
You can cancel your booked party by emailing [email protected] We ask that you that give us as much notice as possible if you do need to cancel or reschedule.
- If cancelled with less than 24 hours before the booking: No refund given. Exceptions may occur in the case of medical emergencies.
- If cancelled 24+ hours before party date: 50% refund of payment received
- If cancelled 7+ days before party date: Full refund of payment received
If we need to cancel your booking, for any reason, we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you. We will endeavour to re-book a suitable date with you. If a suitable replacement date cannot be found, we will provide a 100% refund.
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