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6 fun family adventures for science-obsessed kids

Last updated 10th December 2022

Looking for the best fun family adventures to have with science-obsessed kids? We’ve found six exciting new experiences to satisfy wannabe astronomers, mini-explorers, young zoologists and the undecideds who just love anything scientific, as long as it’s fun. Take a look.

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Kielder Observatory, Northumberland

1/6 Fun family adventures at Kielder Observatory, Northumberland

Home to some of Europe’s darkest Dark Skies, Kielder Forest Park is one of the best places in the UK to view constellations. Visit Kielder Observatory and young wannabe astronomers can use the large telescopes under expert supervision to observe 580 miles of outer space. In summer they can see the Milky Way, shooting stars, comets and even the surface of the Sun. Winter’s best for exploring distant galaxies. Kielder Observatory opened for 2021 with brilliant line-up of family events running from now until late August.

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Find one of the best observatories in Europe at the top of Mount Teide, Tenerife

2/6 Stargazing Tours on Mount Teide, Tenerife

Tenerife ranks alongside Chile and Hawaii as one of the world’s best stargazing destinations and Teide National Park is the prime spot for clear, dark skies ablaze with constellations. Mount Teide is Spain’s highest mountain, so there’s plenty of natural drama on the ground too – wrap up warm, even in summer it’s chilly at night in this volcanic park. Expect to be amazed by how much you  see using powerful telescopes under the guidance of local astronomers. And the entire experience lasts about an hour so it’s a nicely sized introduction to astronomy for kids.

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Star gazing at Astro Adventures in Devon

3/6 Fun family adventures with Devon dark skies

An Astro Adventure Break is great fun for young stargazers, not least of all because it’s on the border of Devon and Cornwall and they get to stay in a cute timber lodge with an outdoor swimming pool. A dedicated observatory complete with a 20″ Dobson Telescope means you can take full advantage of the clear night skies and low light pollution in this part of England . And beautiful beaches and national parks are right on the doorstep.

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Sun Voyager sculpture and Northern Lights in Reykjavik, Iceland

4/6 Northern Lights City Break, Iceland

Northern Lights are clearly seen in Iceland as early as September and Icelandair  are keen for families to come see. Fly into Reykjavik with kids for a Northern Lights City Break and explore this remarkable country from capital to coast to lava fields and remote national parks in search of the stunning Aurora Borealis. And if the light show isn’t exciting enough you can add on activities like a visit to the Blue Lagoon or a tour of the legendary Golden Circle. The Northern Lights City Break includes return UK flights and a three night stay in a Reykjavik hotel.

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Astronights, Science Museum, London

5/6 Astronights at the Science Museum, London

From 17 July 2021, Astronights are back at the Science Museum for kids from ages 7 to 11. Young sleepover scientists love the idea of being locked in the museum after it’s closed, plus they can look forward to lots of challenges, games and fun with the friendly Science team. Then, tired but happy, they get to snuggle down for the night surrounded by amazing exhibits in one of London’s best loved family museums.

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Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya

6/6 Fun family adventures at Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya

Experience the meeting of land and sky at Loisaba Conservancy in Kenya where families can sleep on Star Beds: luxury four-posters wheeled out onto wooden platforms looking across the savannah. Night sky views are unforgettable with no light pollution and Mount Kenya in the distance. Borrow binoculars from your Maasai hosts to spot constellations, as well the likes of giraffe, lion and buffalo roaming nearby.

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