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Join us for some family fun at The Grand Arcade, Cambridge.

We will be exploring the seasonal changes as we move into Spring and discovering why it is the perfect season for growth and new life through our shows and activities.

In readiness to celebrate DNA Day on 25 April, we will also be discovering more about this important subject through our new show, Genome Explorer and various activities.  Genome Explorer has been kindly sponsored by Illumina Foundation and will be featured on several days throughout the holiday.

Our hands-on, interactive exhibits will be available for you to investigate and learn more about the incredible world of engineering.

Free entry

Today’s shows:

11.30am  Springing into Life

It's Spring! But what does that mean? In this fun show find out why days get longer, why it starts to warm up, and why animals have their young in Spring. Build an egg and discover out why they're so important. See which animals are the "springy-est" and can jump the furthest - can you jump further than an Elephant? Wait and see!

2.30pm Choc full of Science

Choc Full of Science: a show about the science behind chocolate - how it's made, why we love it so much, and some of it's effects on us!

Make something a little different with our activities today!

12.30pm  Strawberry DNA

Strawberries have 8 copies of their DNA meaning there's lots for us to extract! Find out how and learn a bit more about this special molecule.

3.30pm  Cress Heads

Find out more about "going green" and help the environment by growing your own food and using recycled materials - at the same time! Who knows, you might find you have "green fingers" too!

Please note that the Centre on Clifton Road is closed over this period.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times.