1. South West
  2. Cornwall
  3. Bodmin

About Discovering42

If you’re looking for something different, this hands-on exhibition is for you! Loads of unusual exhibits, favourites include the bike-powered record player, the levitating balls and water that flows backwards! Great for all ages, prepare to be baffled and amazed!

Lovely cosy and friendly cafe with views of the park, serving Magic Mocktails and other delicious drinks.

Located within Priory Park, with brilliant kids playground and duck pond. Bike hire for the Camel Trail, Bodmin Railway nearby for a steam railway ride or parking in Priory Carpark .

Book a timed-slot via the website, www.discovering42.co.uk

Cornwall's hidden gem!

If you’re looking for something different, this exhibition is for you! Loads of unusual hands-on exhibits, favourites include the bike-powered record player, the levitating balls and water that flows backwards! Great for all ages, prepare to be baffled and amazed!

Finish off with a Magic Mocktail in the cosy cafe with views of the park.

Great pitstop for the Camel Trail too!

Extraordinary eco-entertainment

This exhibition is about as environmentally friendly as they come! Everything from the walls to the exhibits have been crafted from salvaged materials. Follow the stories that are entwined in each exhibit; where it’s components came from and how it was transformed.

Quirky cafe with views of the park, decorated with food packaging and plants.

Great pitstop for the Camel Trail! Bike hire available nearby too.

Winner of the National Museum and Heritage Awards for sustainability and Gold Business Award from Surfers Against Sewage.

Award-winning interactive exhibition

An immersive and unique exhibition to explore interactive, upcycled artworks that delve into the peculiarities of science. Winner of the National Museum and Heritage Awards.

Favourites include the bike-powered record player, the levitating balls and water that flows backwards!

Lovely cosy and friendly cafe with views of the park, serving Magic Mocktails and other delicious drinks.

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly iconDog Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Thursday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

Open during the week for group and school bookings.

Open everyday over the holiday periods.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : £5.00
  • Adult (17-18+) : £7.00
  • Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free

Low-income tickets £5 for adults, children £3.

Carers free.

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 1 - 2 hours

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Food & Drink Options

Cafe serves a range of hot and cold drinks including Magic Mocktail Experience

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

Discovering42
Narisa Hall
Priory Road
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 2AE
England

Discovering42 is a little tricky to find as it is located within Priory Park and cannot be seen from the road. Easy to see from Priory Carpark with 1 min walk.

Tel: 07505491357

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Transport Information

Easy access to the Camel Trail, Bodmin Steam Railway and Bus Stop. Best to park in Priory Carpark

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