For Dome shows we can present 2, possibly 3 different types of show on one day -
we need a minimum of 20 minutes to swap the props around inside the Dome for different shows. This can eat into the times you have for the shows.
For Chemistry shows we can usually swap between 2 different types of show on one day depending on your timetable -
we need a minimum of 45 minutes to swap the equipment between different types of chemistry show.

If you are booking the Dome, can it stay in the hall across lunch time?
If your hall is required for school lunches, is it possible to have packed lunches elsewhere on the day or some tables set up around the dome?
The Dome takes 45 minutes to take down and set up - therefore taking it out of the hall during a full day visit is usually unfeasible.
If we are in the hall across lunch time, it is always worth while letting the dinner staff know in advance!

How do you get in to the Dome?
The normal entrance to the Dome is crawling through a large tunnel - children, teachers and adults need to take off their shoes to crawl in and many teachers may well appreciate being told this in advance!
Although most people crawl into the dome through the tunnel, the sides can be lifted right up to accommodate wheelchairs or those who can't crawl.

Noise in the same hall during the Chemistry or Dome shows can be a problem.
It is ideal to have a separate hall or large room that is not required for other activities during our visit.
Don't worry if your hall is a through-fare as we try to accommodate your usual break and lunch times wherever possible, but bear in mind that the Dome is not soundproof and external noise will affect the presentations.

Do you have any special needs that you feel we should know about?
Feel free to get in touch and let us know if there are any learning or behavioural difficulties that you are concerned about - e.g. epilepsy.

Here is more information about the timetable:
A usual timetable for 5 Dome shows might run as below:
8.15am we arrive and set up
9.15 - 10.00: show 1 (e.g. light)
10.00 - 10.45: show 2 (e.g. light)
Break
11.00 - 11.45: show 3 (e.g. light)
Lunch and Reset
1.15 - 2.00: show 4 (e.g. forces)
2.00 - 2.45: show 5 (e.g. forces)
we would be clear from the hall by 3.45pm

A usual timetable for 3 Chemistry shows might run as below:
8.15am we arrive and set up
9.15 - 10.00: show 1 (e.g. the bubble show)
Break and reset equipment
10.30 - 11.15: show 2 (e.g. the bubble show)
Lunch and reset equipment
1.15 - 2.00: shows 3 (e.g. the bubble show)