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  • Opening times: W5 is open daily: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm Sun noon-6 pm (last admission 1hr before close)
  • Directions from Town: W5 is part of Odyssey, Northern Ireland’s Landmark Millennium Project, based in the Abercorn Basin beside the River Lagan in Belfast. By Foot W5 is less than a mile from Belfast City Centre. Odyssey is clearly signposted on all major approach roads. There is on-site car parking for up to 1,500. All parking is under the control of Odyssey Trust Company Ltd.
  • Prices: Admission Charges 1 Feb 2012:- Adults £7.90, Children £5.90 Concession £6.40, child under 3 free.
  • Mobile narrative: W5, a world-class interactive discovery centre, is located at Odyssey in the heart of Belfast.
  • Business Tourism Conference Space Provider Narrative: There's a science to successful meetings as you'll discover at W5. Located in the Odyssey Complex, this hands-on centre for discovery, technology and science is one of Northern Ireland's best-loved visitor attractions. As a conference venue, the contemporary setting, standout architecture and dockland panoramas will make any event cutting edge, distinctive and above all, memorable. An eclectic mix of style, functionality and versatility, supported by advanced technology.

W5 whowhatwherewhenwhy

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Have you ever thought about launching a rocket or how about a flying a plane?

Want to sneak up on a butterfly or find out about the rock beneath your feet?

At W5, imagination and curiosity are your keys to unlocking worlds you’ve only imagined.

whowhatwherewhenwhy or W5 as it is known, is Ireland’s award-winning interactive science and discovery centre. Opened in 2001 as part of Belfast’s Odyssey Complex, W5 invites visitors of all ages to let their imagination turn, twist and fly through over 250 hands-on exhibits and experience live science demonstrations, interactive challenges and temporary exhibitions all within the admission price!

Your ticket is valid all day and you can stay as long as you wish. This means a day out at W5 offers an incredible variety of activities and great value-for-money, something that many cost-conscious families will welcome!

Contact

Telephone+44 (0)28 9046 7700
Email: info@w5online.co.uk
Website: www.w5online.co.uk
Address: W5 at Odyssey 2 Queen's Quay, BELFAST, BT3 9QQ


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