Power the Future: Wind Workshop
Build a wind turbine blade to power electricity
Historic Event
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Dates
18 August 2026 (historic event)
About
With your family or your group build a wind turbine blade and see how well it generates electricity.
Challenge other familes to see who is the most successful.
You can also make a pinwheel to spin in the simulation wind tunnel in our Steam to Green gallery.
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Ways to Play
This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities. Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and / or Ferry. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable. Find out more.
Funders
Tyne and Wear Metro
