Whether you’re curious about what lies beneath the ocean or what’s out there beyond the stars, this half term drop-in is for families who like to explore.
Come and meet some of the team from the UK Hydrographic Office — Taunton’s own guardians of over 400 years of maritime history — and find out how the world’s seas are charted, measured and navigated. There’ll be activities to get hands on with, and it’s a rare chance to hear from the people who help ships find their way around the world’s oceans.
PocKit Robot will also be joining us with a brand new episode to share — featuring a friendly alien from outer space who has been navigating the cosmos in search of life. Their kind of charts are a little more… galactic.
There will also be a craft activity to help us make tiny boats and other seafaring curios for Mowenna Mapwize’s office in the gallery this Christmas. You can take one home too!
Pop in any time, stay as long as you like. It all ties in with Treasure Island on stage at the Brewhouse this Christmas — because whether you’re crossing oceans or exploring the universe, every adventure needs a good map.
You do not need to buy a ticket for this event, it is a drop-in session. You are welcome to drop-in from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
By purchasing a ticket by telephone, online, over the counter, or via a third-party agency, you are agreeing to Taunton Brewhouse’s conditions of sale.
Waiting List & Re-Selling Tickets
While we have a no refund and no exchange policy, the Box Office facilitates a Waiting List for events which are sold out, and a potential Re-Sale list of tickets that customers can no longer use. If an event is listed as sold out, please phone the Box Office to add your name and phone number to the Waiting List.
If you can no longer use your ticket(s), please phone the Box Office to discuss. We may be able to sell them to another customer if the event is sold out. These tickets will not be for purchase online, but will be offered to customers already on the Waiting List or who enquire after the show has sold out.
If some or all of your tickets are re-sold, they will be refunded to you minus the non-refundable £3 commission on each ticket.
We do not guarantee any sales via this process, and we will only attempt to re-sell tickets when all other seats have been sold and the event is listed as sold out.
Essential Companions
For patrons who require an Essential Companion to access our venue, we offer one complimentary ticket per patron with access needs. This is available when booking in person, on the telephone, or online. Before you book for the first time, please give the Box Office a call or email us to register for this.
Essential Companion tickets are intended for customers requiring additional support. This must be due to disability-related needs, significant and in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family or friends already accompanying you. Please note: Essential Companions must be able to provide adequate assistance in the event of an emergency or evacuation.
Babies-on-Lap & Under 16s
You are welcome to bring babies under 24 months free of charge, seated on your lap, one baby per lap. You do not need tickets for babies and you do not need to notify us. Anyone aged 2+ requires their own ticket. Young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 18+.
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