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W5 Belfast W5 is a science and discovery centre with over 250 hands-on exhibits, seasonal events, science shows and temporary exhibitions! www.w5online.co.uk
(2024)

With over 250 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. We have a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day. For group booking rates please contact our direct booking line: +44 (0)28 9046 7790/7793.

๐ŸŽ… A little Christmas magic to take home! ๐ŸŽImagine creating your very own cuddly Christmas companion, but what would you ...
18/10/2026

๐ŸŽ… A little Christmas magic to take home! ๐ŸŽ

Imagine creating your very own cuddly Christmas companion, but what would you name yours? โค๏ธ

Step inside Santaโ€™s Workshop at W5 and bring a new furry friend to life, complete with its own personalised birth certificate. A special keepsake to treasure long after Christmas. ๐Ÿงธ

But the magic doesnโ€™t stop there. Meet Santaโ€™s reindeer, make reindeer food and visit Father Christmas himself. Plus, keep the festive fun going at W5 with an indoor snowball fight and so much more. โ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Running on selected dates from 28 November - 23 December

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Make magical memories this Christmas: bit.ly/W5SantasWorkshop26

โ„น๏ธ Premium experience including general admission to W5, a visit to Santa, a gift for child/toddler, a photo keepsake, and a festive drink and snack.

Enjoy spooky season at W5 at a calmer pace next Sunday! ๐ŸคซJoin us for our Halloween Quiet Session which gives you the opp...
18/10/2026

Enjoy spooky season at W5 at a calmer pace next Sunday! ๐Ÿคซ

Join us for our Halloween Quiet Session which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the seasonal fun with a few adjustments to make your visit more comfortable. ๐ŸŽƒ

On the day, you can expect adjusted lighting, reduced sound levels and limited capacity, with sensory supports available throughout your visit. โœจ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday 25 October
โฐ 10am-12pm

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/W5HalloweenQuietSession26

๐Ÿ“ข Don't miss your chance to apply! The Odyssey Trust is on the look out for:๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ ๐‚๐ก๐ž๐Ÿ ๐๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ž - CLOSING TOMORROW (18 Oc...
17/10/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Don't miss your chance to apply!

The Odyssey Trust is on the look out for:
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ ๐‚๐ก๐ž๐Ÿ ๐๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ž - CLOSING TOMORROW (18 October)
๐ŸŽจ ๐๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ - Closing 25 October
๐Ÿข ๐…๐š๐œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ - Closing 25 October

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/TheOdysseyJobs

๐ŸŽ„ Think youโ€™ve got what it takes to build a Christmas masterpiece? ๐ŸงฑFrom festive creations to imaginative designs, itโ€™s ...
17/10/2026

๐ŸŽ„ Think youโ€™ve got what it takes to build a Christmas masterpiece? ๐Ÿงฑ

From festive creations to imaginative designs, itโ€™s time to put those Minecraft skills to work. The Great Christmas Build-Off is coming to W5 LIFE, where young builders can take on Christmas-themed challenges in Minecraft Education and see how their creations stack up against other players. ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘€

Whether theyโ€™re planning a winter wonderland or dreaming up something completely unexpected, what they build is up to them. ๐ŸŽ…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday 12 & 19 December
โฐ Sessions running from 10am-12pm or 1:30pm-3:30pm
๐Ÿ‘พ Ages 8+
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ยฃ10 per child

๐ŸŽฎ Ready to get building? bit.ly/TheGreatChristmasBuildOff26

๐Ÿ“ W5 LIFE is located in The O2 Belfast, facing the main entrance to W5.

๐ŸŽ‚ Make their next birthday one to remember at W5! ๐ŸŽ‚Swap the usual birthday plans for a day of discovery, excitement and ...
17/10/2026

๐ŸŽ‚ Make their next birthday one to remember at W5! ๐ŸŽ‚

Swap the usual birthday plans for a day of discovery, excitement and science. ๐Ÿ”ฌ

With 250+ interactive exhibits to explore and live science shows to enjoy, thereโ€™s plenty to keep birthday guests entertained at W5.

Weโ€™ll even take care of the party essentials, too. Your birthday package includes a private party room, food, refreshments and a dedicated party host, so you can focus on celebrating. ๐Ÿฅณ

๐ŸŽˆ Ready to start planning their special day?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more about W5 birthday parties: bit.ly/W5BirthdayParties

Ready to put your coding skills to the test? ๐Ÿค–Our FREE Saturday Session is happening today at W5 LIFE! Join us for Code ...
17/10/2026

Ready to put your coding skills to the test? ๐Ÿค–

Our FREE Saturday Session is happening today at W5 LIFE! Join us for Code With Colours: Sphero Indi and discover how a few colourful tiles can set a robot in motion. ๐ŸŽจ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ TODAY
โฐ Sessions running from 10am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4pm
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free drop-in. No booking required.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more: bit.ly/W5LIFESaturdaySessions

๐Ÿ“ W5 LIFE is located in The O2 Belfast, facing the main entrance to W5.

๐ŸŽƒ SPOOKY SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED AT W5! ๐Ÿ‘ปYour Saturday plans just got a whole lot spookier. Halloween at W5 is offi...
17/10/2026

๐ŸŽƒ SPOOKY SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED AT W5! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Your Saturday plans just got a whole lot spookier. Halloween at W5 is officially underway, and weโ€™re kicking things off with a frightfully fun day packed with creepy discoveries, spellbinding science and spooky surprises around every corner! ๐Ÿงชโœจ

โฐ Weโ€™re open 10am-6pm today and tomorrow
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Halloween at W5 runs daily from today until 1 November

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Gather your little ghouls and book your spooky adventure: bit.ly/bookNow-W5

๐Ÿ’€ Adults, a killer night out is callingโ€ฆ Will you answer? ๐Ÿ‘ปW5 Late - Halloween is bringing the paranormal, the peculiar ...
16/10/2026

๐Ÿ’€ Adults, a killer night out is callingโ€ฆ Will you answer? ๐Ÿ‘ป

W5 Late - Halloween is bringing the paranormal, the peculiar and the downright gruesome together for one wicked night out. And the clock is tickingโ€ฆ โณ

๐Ÿชฆ Hear the dark and disturbing history of Victorian Belfast
๐Ÿ‘ป Get up close with paranormal investigations
๐Ÿšซ Meet the Ghostbusters
๐Ÿง  Battle it out in speed quizzing
๐Ÿฆ— Test your nerve with edible insects
๐ŸŽจ Get your fright on with Halloween face painting
๐Ÿธ Keep the spirits high at our fully licensed bars
๐Ÿ’€ Come dressed to distress. Our fancy dress competition has devilish prizes up for grabs, including tickets to Belfast Giants, The Script and the next W5 Late.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday 30 October | 7-11pm | Strictly 18+

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Book now: bit.ly/W5LateHalloween26

Take home a little treat for after your W5 adventure! ๐Ÿ›๏ธFrom squishies and Playmobil to posters, figurines, T-shirts and...
16/10/2026

Take home a little treat for after your W5 adventure! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

From squishies and Playmobil to posters, figurines, T-shirts and hoodies, the W5 Gift Shop is a treasure trove. Youโ€™ll even find seasonal Halloween goodies among the shelves. ๐ŸŽƒ

Whether youโ€™re looking for a small souvenir, a gift for someone else or just fancy a look around, thereโ€™s plenty to discover before you head home. ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“ W5 Gift Shop, Ground Floor

๐Ÿ‘‰ Take a look at whatโ€™s on offer: bit.ly/W5GiftShop

๐Ÿ’ก School workshop spotlight: Making Sense ๐Ÿ’กHow do we experience the world around us? Through sight, hearing, smell, touc...
16/10/2026

๐Ÿ’ก School workshop spotlight: Making Sense ๐Ÿ’ก

How do we experience the world around us? Through sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ‘ƒ

In this interactive workshop, pupils will work together through fun games and activities to explore their five main senses and discover how they help us understand the world around us. Pupils will finish by creating their very own interactive senses-themed bookmark! ๐Ÿ”–

โฐ 50-minute workshop
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Max 32 pupils

๐Ÿ‘‰ Discover more and book: bit.ly/W5WorkshopsFoundation

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