Mars Makers | Family Activity Workshop

Inspired by Luke Jerram's Mars  installation, come with us as we imagine future space travel! 

Come and blast off to Mars with us this half term in our interactive and immersive Mars Makers craft workshop.  

In the workshop children (and their enthusiastic adults) will step inside NASA to receive a special mission to Mars from a team of NASA scientists. 

Working with a range of resources, including recycled materials, our young engineers and inventors will be set off on a mission to create a spacecraft fit for travelling to Mars!

But the journey won't be easy, the clock will be ticking and there will be surprise challenges to the keep the budding NASA engineers and inventors on their toes! 

Once the spacecraft is complete, our young engineers and inventors will gather under Luke Jerram's Mars to blast off on their mission to the red planet. 

Up for the challenge? Reserve a space on our mission to Mars today! 

There are two sessions for the Mars makers workshop:

  • Session 1 will blast off promptly at 10.30am
  • Session 2 will blast off promptly at 12.00pm

The recommended age for this activity is 5+. Mars Makers requires a ticket to help us give you the very best experience and manage our resources. Please reserve your place by clicking here >> 

We kindly ask that all those participating make a voluntary donation, this can either be given when reserving your space or on the day via our donation box. A contribution of £4.00 per child is recommended.

FAQ's

Will we be expected to remain silent once we enter the Cathedral?

We’re expecting noise and participation from children, parents/guardians and grandparents alike!

What facilities are at the Cathedral?
  • Toilet facilities are available in the Cathedral (including an accessible toilet with changing facilities). 
  • Buggies and pushchairs can be brought inside the Cathedral.
  • Cloisters Kitchen & Garden is open daily 9.00am - 5.00pm, highchairs are available.
How do I get to the Cathedral?
  • The Cathedral is in the heart of Chichester, close to the Market Cross, the centrepoint of the City’s main pedestrianised shopping streets. The Cathedral’s postcode is PO19 1RP.
  • By car, approach from the M27 (A27) and turn northwards at one of the bypass roundabouts following signs for the city centre. Visitors arriving by car should aim for one of the many public car parks around the City.
  • The Cathedral is less than a 10 minute walk from Chichester’s Train Station, and is opposite a bus stop.
Do I need to reserve a space?

Yes - please book your space on this page. We kindly ask that all those participating make a voluntary donation, this can either be given when reserving your space or on the day via our donation box. A contribution of £4.00 per child is recommended. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

E: info@chichestercathedral.org.uk