Tinker | Make | Play: Weird & Wonderful Engineers
Wednesday & Saturdays | 24, 28, & 31 October 2026 | 10:30am - 3:30pm
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24 October 10.30am – 31 October 3.30pm 2026
Build it, break it, remake it—discover the joy of engineering through play!
Drop In | Included with admission
Fpr ages 7-11 but all are welcome
Unleash the power of play, invention and imagination this October half term with our Weird & Wonderful engineering experience! Tinker with tools, create with all kinds of materials, and discover the joy of making. Will you build a wonderfully wacky robot, design a curious contraption, or invent something the world has never seen before?
What can you expect?
Friendly Expert Support
Our playful engineering team is here to encourage every idea. Curious, creative and ready to help, they'll support you as you experiment, problem-solve and bring your inventions to life.
Permission to Take Things Apart
That's right—you have our full permission to dismantle everyday objects and discover what makes them tick. Curiosity is encouraged, and there's no telling off for taking things to pieces!
Real Tools, Real Making
Get hands-on with genuine tools and materials as you build, tinker and create. Whether you're deconstructing an old gadget or constructing something brand new, you'll develop practical making skills along the way.
A Relaxed, Creative Environment
We've created a welcoming space where families can explore, experiment and play together. There are no right or wrong answers—just plenty of opportunities to try, test and invent.
Bring Your Grown-Up Sidekick
Parents, grandparents, carers and older siblings are all invited to join the fun. You don't need any engineering experience—just a willingness to get stuck in and maybe pass the screwdriver now and then!
Your Mission
TINKER
Take things apart, investigate how they work and experiment with real tools. Every great inventor starts with a question!
MAKE
Transform everyday materials into extraordinary inventions. Build something practical, something silly, or something completely unexpected.
PLAY
Challenge yourself, test your creations and let your imagination lead the way. The best inventions often begin through play.
Why Coventry Transport Museum?
Every amazing vehicle in our collection started as an idea. Coventry has a rich history of innovation, where curious minds, practical skills and a little imagination have changed the way the world moves. This October half term, discover your own inventive spark and see where your ideas can take you.
Tinker | Make | Play is available as a birthday party, get in touch with partybookings@cvlife.co.uk to enquire
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