Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow
Becoming a “passport holder” for £31 per adult (and £24 per child) pays for itself in just two visits, allowing you to visit all year round. You will be privy to three floors of interactive exhibitions, including an immersive walkway through the solar system and a chance to get hands-on with quantum technology and get stuck into the workings of the body (including performing a virtual autopsy). glasgowsciencecentre.org
Life Science Centre, Newcastle
In the heart of Newcastle’s city centre and connected to the pioneering International Centre for Life, the science centre features a Space Zone, a planetarium, and many special exhibitions. Currently, it is home to The Great Dinosaur Escape, with 25 enormous animatronic dinos from Mexico making their UK debut. Annual membership for unlimited visits is £35. There is also a “try before you buy” option where you can upgrade to becoming a member at the end of your first visit, and they will deduct the cost of your admission fee. life.org.uk
Beamish Open Air Museum, County Durham
