Discover Children's Story Centre
Discover is the UK’s first Story Centre for children aged 0-11 and their families. Let your imagination run wild on our indoor Story World, where you can take a trip in a special steamship or climb a look-out to the clouds. Then take your adventure outside into our Story Garden and slide down a monster's tongue or drive your very own taxi.
Our interactive family exhibition, The Fantastic World of Dr. Seuss, invites you to step inside the worlds from some of Dr. Seuss's most popular stories including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax and Oh, The Places You'll Go! Climb into the Once-ler wagon, dress up as Thing 1 and Thing 2 and build your own Truffula trees.
We run a programme of events throughout the year including storytelling sessions for 0-3s, author and illustrator events, workshops and more. Don't forget to visit our shop and cafe before you leave.
Venue Type:
Museum
Interactive exhibits encouraging children to develop their imagination and literacy skills whilst having fun! Exhibits include: The Magic Tower(where children can listen to stories in different languages and go down a slide), the Lollipopter (which could be a boat, plane, helicopter, submarine or spaceship), the Secret Cave, and Polka-Dot Sounds (sound beams and lights are used to create and magical mixture of sound and movement).
Collection details
World Cultures, Toys and Hobbies, Personalities, Performing Arts, Music, Literature
Key artists and exhibits
- See above
The Fantastic World of Dr. Seuss
- 23 July 2016 — 1 August 2017 *on now
Step inside this vivid and immersive exhibition inspired by the beautiful illustrations from Dr. Seuss's funny and fantastical stories including: The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham and Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Climb onto the Once-ler Wagon, dress up as Thing 1 and Thing 2, play music with the Boom Band and maybe even come across The Cat in the Hat or Sam-I-Am. Dr. Seuss's books explode into life, for all to discover the sense of fun explored in his words and language that make them some of the most popular books of all time.
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 7-10
- 5-6
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions/Newham Residents: £5
Family ticket (4 people): £22
Concession/Newham Resident family ticket (4 people): £18
Children under 2: FREE
Website
Doodle Town with Dominika Lipniewska
- 1 August 2017 2-3pm
Ages 5+
Join author and illustrator Dominika Lipniewska to create a Doodle Town! In this hands-on session you will use stencils, pencils and heaps of imagination to doodle buildings, residents, vehicles and imaginary shops for your town.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
Pre-booking is advised as sessions can be very popular. To pre-book over the phone 020 8536 5555 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm) or online www.discover.org.uk
Discover is open every day 10am-5pm
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Adult: £6.50
Child: £6.50
Concession: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Newham resident: Free
Child under 2: Free
Includes entry to Discover's Story World and Story Garden.
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Leaf with Sandra Dieckmann
- 2 August 2017 2-3pm
Ages 4+
Join picture book creator and print maker Sandra Dieckmann for a storytelling and craft workshop. Explore themes of friendship and the environment in a fun, inclusive and interactive illustration-inspired event.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
Pre-booking is advised as sessions can be very popular. To pre-book over the phone 020 8536 5555 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm) or online www.discover.org.uk
Discover is open every day 10am-5pm
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Children under 2: free
Newham resident: Free
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Happy, Sad, Feeling Glad with Yasmeen Ismail
- 3 August 2017 2-3pm
Ages 4-7
Join celebrated author and illustrator Yasmeen Ismail as she takes us through a series of super fun art activities inspired by her new activity book Happy, Sad, Feeling Glad.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
Pre-booking is advised as sessions can be very popular. To pre-book over the phone 020 8536 5555 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm) or online www.discover.org.uk
Discover is open every day 10am-5pm
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Suitable for
- 5-6
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Children under 2: free
Newham resident: free
Includes Day Pass to Discover with entry to Story World and Story Garden.
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Ranvir Cannot Hear
- 4 August 2017 2-3pm
Ages 4-7
Meet author Genevieve Yusuf and illustrator Shermain Philip and listen to their enchanting story of inclusion and empowerment, Ranvir Cannot Hear. Ranvir is a lonely little elephant who crosses the plains of India looking for his hearing. Follow Ranvir’s journey and learn to concentrate on the things you can do, rather than those you cannot.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
Pre-booking is advised as sessions can be very popular. To pre-book over the phone 020 8536 5555 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm) or online www.discover.org.uk
Discover is open every day 10am-5pm
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Suitable for
- 5-6
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Children under 2: free
Newham Resident: Free
Includes Day Pass to Discover's Story World and Story Garden.
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Pencil & Help: Pop-Up Poetry Playground
- 5 — 20 August 2017
Make a poem out of big bendy shapes, draw a poem to take home with you and take a picture of the poem you make. Come along to this relaxed and fun space that puts a big zap of fun into poetry with the help of our Story Builders
This is a drop-in event and pre-booking is not required. During busy times you will be allocated a time slot when you arrive.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
Discover is open every day 10am-5pm
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 5-6
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Children under 2: free
Includes admission to Discover's Story World and Story Garden.
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Kevin with Rob Biddulph
- 8 August 2017 2-3pm
Ages 3+
Come and listen to award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph celebrate the launch of his new book, Kevin, a timeless story of imaginary friendship and learning to take responsibility for your own actions. Activity sheets and treats will be provided!
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
Pre-booking is advised as sessions can be very popular. To pre-book over the phone 020 8536 5555 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm) or online www.discover.org.uk
Discover is open every day 10am-5pm
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Children under 2: free
Newham resident: free
Includes Day Pass to Discover's Story World and Story Garden.
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Geometric Playground
- 22 August — 3 September 2017
Become a part of this giant, colourful artwork and discover its cogs to turn, levers to pull and pendulums to swing. Kristi Minchin’s interactive installation will thrill children and adults alike. Commissioned by artsdepot.
Included in the price of your Day Pass to Discover, with access to the Story World and Story Garden.
This is a drop-in event and pre-booking is not required. During busy times you will be allocated a time slot when you arrive.
Discover is open every day, 10am-5pm.
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee and Central lines, DLR, Overground and National Rail and bus services.
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 5-6
- 7-10
Admission
Adult/Child: £6.50
Concessions: £5.50
Family of four: £22
Children under 2: free
Includes admission to Discover's Story World and Story Garden.
Website
http://www.discover.org.uk/all-events
Getting there
Discover is five minutes from Stratford's Jubilee Line, Central Line, DLR, Overground, National Rail Services and bus stations.
Discover Children's Story Centre
383-387 High Street
Stratford
Greater London
E15 4QZ
England
Website
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Telephone
General Enquiries
020 8536 5555
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