Play every day at Eureka! this summer
We’re serving up six weeks of bubbles, pirates and dinosaurs this summer, with live entertainment, themed fortnights and hands-on activities every day from 18 July to 31 August 2026. 🌞
With hundreds of hands-on exhibits, six interactive zones, a large outdoor play area (including a giant sandpit!) and the shady, sensory WonderWalk, we’re ready for whatever the British summer decides to throw at us – come rain or shine.
Our Summer Medley programme brings together three family-favourite themes: Bubbles, Pirates and Dinosaurs, alongside returning Eureka! favourites Gacko and Professor Pumpernickel.
Eureka! is proud to be part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme, offering reduced admission prices through the summer holidays.
🫧Bubbles: Saturday 18th July to Sunday 2nd August
Two weeks of activities designed to keep children cool while sparking their curiosity.
🫧Bubbles highlight: Bubblemania: Friday 24th – Monday 27th July
Experience the magic of The Ultimate Bubble Show with international bubble expert and Guinness World Record holder Ray Bubbles. Enjoy GIANT bubbles, smoke bubbles, bubble art and plenty of “wow” moments in a family-friendly performance for all ages.
- Amazing bubble tricks and visual effects 🤯
- Interactive entertainment 🤩
- Daily 35-minute shows 🕒
(Book on arrival for 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm)
- Giant bubble play outside in the park 🫧
🏴☠️Pirates Fortnight: Monday 3rd to Sunday 16 August
Set sail for two weeks of pirate fun! Take part in treasure hunts, crafts and pirate-themed challenges. Come dressed in your finest pirate clobber.
Parrots optional.
🏴☠️Pirate Highlight: Pirates Ahoy: Friday 7th – Monday 10th August
Set sail for laughter, adventure and treasure hunting with the Q20 Events Pirate Crew. Join Captain Catt and first mate Bo’sun Brains in the hilarious Pirate Pandemonium Show! Filled with sword fighting, swashbuckling action, audience participation and plenty of pirate mischief.
Between shows meet Pirate Pete, the cheeky cabin boy with the incredible Scurvy Shark Pirate Ship (as seen on Blue Peter Book Club Live! Event). A perfect opportunity to come and get your photos with your scurvy crew mates!
Come dressed in your best pirate clobber and get ready to join the fun in this family day for pirates young and old!
- Interactive live theatre and walkabout comedy 😆
- Pirate-themed activities including craft, dress up & challenges 🦜
(Drop-in to the theatre between 11am and 4pm)
- Staff-led indoor and outdoor museum treasure hunt 🧭
🦖 Dinosaurs: Monday 17th to Sunday 31st August
Step back in time for a dino-takeover, including:
🦖 Dino-Highlight: Dinosaurs Roar: Friday 21st – Monday 24th August
Step back in time and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures as dinosaurs take over Eureka! Meet a roaming carnivore, encounter adorable baby dinosaurs and learn the secrets of training a Velociraptor in this exciting Jurassic-inspired experience.
- Roaming Velociraptor encounters (12:30pm & 3pm) and baby dinosaur appearances (11am & 1:30pm) 🦕
- Live “How to Train a Velociraptor” shows throughout the day 🎭
- Dinosaur-themed activities including craft, dress up & games ✂️
(Drop-in to the theatre between 11am and 4pm)
🎤 Gacko’s Summer Sessions
Our favourite street performer Gacko returns with his unique blend of songs, stories and silliness for all ages.
Perfect for families looking for laughter, music and interactive fun…
- 29th July (Relaxed SENDay, BSL Interpreted Performances)
- 5th August
- 12th August
- 26th August
🧪 Professor Pumpernickel’s Science Show
Get ready for weird, wonderful and wacky science demonstrations with Professor Pumpernickel. Expect exciting experiments, surprising discoveries and plenty of opportunities to spark young imaginations…
- 23rd July
- 30th July
- 13th August
- 27th August
