About Looking Up
Inventor and engineer Lucy Rogers explores the beauty, science and surprises of the world above.
The sky is a world of endless wonder, from the vibrant hues of the aurora borealis to the marvel of effortless soaring birds. Join Lucy on a marvellous adventure through a kite market in India, creep through the Borneo jungle to witness millions of bats pour out of a cave at dusk, venture to Tornado Alley to chase the raw power of storms and journey to Mexico to stand in awe of a total solar eclipse.
Bringing rich insights, personal stories, and a very real sense of awe for the natural world, explore the science behind these phenomena and all there is to discover if you look Up.
There will be a book signing after this event.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
Up: A scientist's guide to the magic above us (Hardback)
by Lucy Rogers
Getting Here
Parking
Pay at machine on-road parking can be found around the venue and the nearest main car park is located on St George’s Road (GL50 3DT).
Walk
The venue is a six minute walk from Montpelier Gardens and a seven min walk by foot from the town centre.
Bus & Train
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on Montpellier and in town centre on the Promenade. The town centre is a 25-minute walk from the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, with a taxi rank located outside the station as well as local bus services. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
More infoAccess
The venue’s front entrance has step access, but there is a no-step entrance on the Parabola Road side of the building with push-pad access. Guide dogs are welcome and the venue is equipped with hearing enhancers.
Accessible toilets can be found by the main toilets in the venue, by the circle bar, and the dance studio – all areas can be accessed via a lift.
There is no hearing loop or assistance system in Parabola Arts Centre.
If you are uncertain about your booking we advise contacting our box office via email, by phone on 01242 850 270 during on-sale periods, or by using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure you seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend. Our booking information page will have the most up to date box office phone opening hours.
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