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The Mad Lab

mad-lab-1-202.jpgHome to the eccentric Professor Nitrate and his loyal team of labrats. The mad lab is filled with curious contraptions, extra-ordinary experiments and mysterious machines!

The professor is always on the look out for willing volunteers to test his latest theories so be prepared for fun-filled and occasionally smoke-filled adventures in the mad lab!

 

 

rocket factory

20 July - 2 September

Professor Nitrate moves out of his Mad Lab to join other mad scientists and create even more wild experiments – including outdoor science shows. The new Test Range allows visitors the unique opportunity to sample everything from archery to rail rocket cars and air cannons. In the Madlab – there will be lots of experiments around propulsion and some big bangs!

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New in the Rocket Vault - Stentor Rocket Engine. Read more...
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