STEM Discovery Centre

The STEM Discovery Centre is located at 10 Argyle Way, Stevenage, SG1 2AD, within the Stevenage Borough Council area. Parents can contact the provider by telephone at 01462 443050 or visit their official website at http://www.stemdiscoverycentre.co.uk/. The published opening hours for the centre are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

According to published Google data, the facility holds a rating of 4.9 based on 20 published Google reviews. Developed in partnership with North Hertfordshire College, Airbus, and the Hertfordshire LEP, the venue aims to celebrate STEM and inspire young people. The provider offers school trips that feature compelling presenter-led activities designed to spark imagination in science, technology, engineering, and maths.

The education programme is explicitly linked to the Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curriculum. All curriculum sessions are designed and delivered by North Hertfordshire College. The facility features a Creative Zone, which is described as a state-of-the-art classroom used for presenter-led hands-on activities and science shows.

In the Exploration Zone, visitors can interact directly with exhibits covering themes such as Space, Energy including Light and Sound, Materials, Forces, and Magnetism. The Exploration Zone explicitly insists that visitors touch and try out all the exhibits on display. The Inspiration Zone connects STEM subjects to real-world careers and the surrounding environment.

Visitors to the Inspiration Zone also gain viewing access to the Mars Yards test area to see prototype rovers tested by Airbus engineers for the ExoMars project. The website offers an email newsletter sign-up feature for interested parties to receive updates. A donations page is provided on the official website for individuals wishing to make one-off financial contributions to support the centre's work.

Space is also available for hire through the facility's published contact channels.