Name: Centre for Computing History
Rating: 5.0

Centre for Computing History

The Centre for Computing History, Rene Ct, Coldham's Road, Cambridge, UK

1-99 Years

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The Centre for Computing History is a computer museum in Cambridge, England, established to create a permanent public exhibition telling the story of the Information Age. The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, educational workshops and a wide range of activities and events.

Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all ages. The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, a wide range of activities and events, has a small shop and runs a learning programme. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all!

Price starts from £12.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £8.00 for Children(between 5 and 16 & under 5s free) and £32.00 for Family(2 adults and 2 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, a wide range of activities and events, has a small shop and runs a learning programme. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all!
Cambridge has a long history in the computing field so is the perfect place for a museum dedicated to computing history.

Facilities

Parking: We have FREE parking available at the museum. In times of high demand, we can direct you to other short stay parking options close by.
Food and Drink: Our café serves hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks.
Toilets: We have all gender toilets, as well as an accessible toilet with baby change facilities.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £12.00 Standard Price & £13.20 Gift Aid Price.
Concessions (Student / Over 60s): £10.00 Standard Price & £11.00 Gift Aid Price.
Children (Ages 5–16): £8.00 Standard Price & £8.80 Gift Aid Price.
Children (Under 5): FREE.
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): £32.00 Standard Price & £35.20 Gift Aid Price.
Family (1 Adult & up to 2 Children): £25.00 Standard Price & £27.50 Gift Aid Price.
Home Ed Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): £28.00 Standard Price & £30.80 Gift Aid Price.
Extra Child (with Family Ticket): £7.00 Standard Price & £7.70 Gift Aid Price.
Registered Carers: FREE.

Pricing URL: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/28568/Visiting/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Kids Retro Gaming Parties: The Centre for Computing History offers you a unique venue to host kids birthday parties. Kids will love the huge range of retro games. The museum is typically available to hire from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday and you will have the museum to yourself. We will supply tables in our foyer area where you can put your own birthday cake, snacks and drinks. The kids will have access to all of the hands-on gaming consoles and computers the museum has on display. As a low-cost self service option we ask that you take responsibility for clearing up any spillages and dropped food and leave the museum in the clean state that we provided it. We have the cleaning equipment available. You are responsible for taking any waste away with you.

Our package includes :

Exclusive access to the three public areas of the museum - The Foyer, 80s Classroom and Main Gallery including the Gaming Generations Area.
'Party style' music and lighting will be provided in the Main Gallery.
SO many retro games to play - there's no need to stress about organising a pass the parcel or prizes for musical statues - we'll satisfy their gaming needs all evening!
Our BIG SCREEN Mario Kart set-up is in the 80s Classroom. Great 4 player fun for kids of all ages!

Cost

We charge £350 per event (5.30pm to 7.30pm).
A £100 non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking, with the remainder payable 4 weeks prior to the event.

For more information please visit: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/34836/Kids-Retro-Gaming-Parties/

Wednesday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.15pm.
We are open 7 days a week for the Easter holidays from 28th March to 12th April inclusive.

Address: The Centre for Computing History, Rene Ct, Coldham's Road, Cambridge, UK

Post Code: CB1 3EW

Council: Cambridge

County: Cambridgeshire

Travelling by Bicycle: Use the CycleStreets website to find out how to get to us by bike: CycleStreets. The Chisholm Trail runs from Cambridge North station and Phase 1 of the route runs very nearby. We are close to Coldhams Common on the Chisholm trail map. There are bike racks at the Centre to the right of the front entrance.
Travelling by Car: From the A1134 (Newmarket Road) turn onto Coldham's Lane. Go straight over the roundabout (the Beehive Centre should be on your right) and over the railway bridge. Immediately after the bridge there is a very sharp, double back left hand turn onto Coldham's Road. Take that turn into the commercial estate.
Travelling by Bus: The number 17 bus from the City Centre towards Fulbourn passes down Coldham's Lane, very close to our location. However, it only runs every two hours. The nearest bus stop to us is close to the Coldhams Lan play area.
Travelling by Rail: The Centre is a 30 minute walk from Cambridge Central station and a 36 minute walk from Cambridge North station. You can also take a bus into the centre of the city from just outside the station and then follow the instructions in the 'By Bus' section above.
Travelling On Foot: Follow the instructions on the rest of this page to reach the Centre on foot. There are pavements along all of the roads described. The only section with no pavements is on the trading estate for 50 yards just outside our gates.
Parking: We have FREE parking available at the museum. In times of high demand, we can direct you to other short stay parking options close by.