Ideas wanted to help shape upcoming family attraction in Scunthorpe

Artist's impressions of Discover@20-21, in Scunthorpe
-Credit: (Image: North Lincolnshire Council)


People are being asked for their ideas on what they want to see from a new free family-friendly attraction in Scunthorpe town centre.

Discover@2021 is set to open in spring 2025 at the former St John's Church, with plans unveiled for the site revealing a stunning suspended dome as the show-stopping centrepiece.

The attraction will feature interactive stations where children can use science, technology, engineering, art, and maths skills to control giant levers, solve puzzles and project their creations onto the huge dome and other surfaces, changing their surroundings in amazing ways.

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Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: "This free family-friendly attraction will be a massive boost, not just to families, but to the wider region as well.

The exterior of 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, in Scunthorpe
The exterior of 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, in Scunthorpe -Credit:North Lincolnshire Council

"Discover@20-21 is our latest multi-million-pound investment to transform Scunthorpe town centre and will offer a vibrant, welcoming environment for our children and young teens bringing what they learn in school to life in inventive ways.

"We really want to hear from our young visitors and their families about what hands-on activities they want to see. This is their space, and by working together we can make sure Discover is a fun, inspiring place for all."

The plans are being developed by North Lincolnshire Council and Yorkshire-based visitor experience designers, The Creative Core. The award-winning designers are set to create an accessible area that can be enjoyed by the widest array of visitors.

Artist's impressions of Discover@20-21, in Scunthorpe
Artist's impressions of Discover@20-21, in Scunthorpe -Credit:North Lincolnshire Council

Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for community wellbeing (urban Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe), said: "I'm excited that we can finally share the amazing concept we've been working hard on for Discover@2021 with families. The plans look fantastic and will enable children to express their creativity in a host of ingenious ways.

"We are now at the exciting stage of reaching out to local schools and families to help shape the activities they would like to see in their space. Please do complete the short online form or visit 20-21 it would be great to hear from you."

The online form to share your thoughts is available here.