Cambridge Rex Runner workshop: what £25.50 includes: what residents need to know
Families can join a 90-minute Scratch coding workshop at Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History on Thursday 27 August 2026. The Rex Runner session runs from 2pm to 3.30pm and is intended for children aged 8–12, particularly those working at upper Key Stage 2 level.
The session costs £25.50. That price includes participation for one child, admission to the museum for the child and one accompanying adult, and a kit to take home. According to the Visit Cambridge Events listing, previous experience with Scratch will be helpful.
When and where the workshop takes place
Scratch Coding Workshop: Rex Runner will be held at the Centre for Computing History, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 3EW.
The workshop is scheduled to begin promptly at 2pm, so participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Families should therefore aim to be at the Centre by 1.45pm rather than treating 2pm as the arrival time.
Although the booking is for the 2pm workshop, the included museum entry can be used throughout the day. The Centre opens at 10am, giving families the option of visiting the museum before the coding session rather than arriving only for the workshop itself.
Children will rebuild the Internet T-Rex game
The activity focuses on recreating the familiar “broken Internet” T-Rex game using Scratch. This gives participants a defined project to complete during the session, with the coding work centred on producing a recognisable game rather than following a general introduction without a stated outcome.
The advertised age range is 8–12, and the material is described as ideal for children at upper KS2 level. The listing also says prior Scratch experience will be helpful. Parents deciding whether the workshop is suitable should take both points into account, as the session is presented as a project-based activity rather than a first-use tutorial.
An accompanying adult must attend the workshop alongside any participant aged 14 or under. Because every child in the advertised 8–12 age group falls within that requirement, families should plan for the adult to remain with the child during the session. Seating for parents is available at the venue.
What the price covers
The £25.50 charge combines three elements: the child’s workshop place, museum admission for one child and one accompanying adult, and the take-home kit. Families do not need to treat the workshop fee and the two included museum admissions as separate advertised costs.
Snacks are expected to be available from the Centre’s Pac-Lunch Shop. No further food arrangements are specified in the event information.
Parking and accessibility at the Centre
The listed facilities include on-site car parking and Blue Badge parking. The Centre also identifies wheelchair access, mostly flat terrain, a designated accessible public toilet and staff who can assist visitors.
Assistance dogs are welcome, while ear defenders and Wi-Fi are also listed as available. Families using any of these facilities should still allow for the requested early arrival, with 1.45pm the practical arrival point for the 2pm start.
Source: Visit Cambridge Events
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