The centre features attractions such as the biggest planetarium in the North of England, live science demonstrations and interactive exhibitions.

Frailers couldn't be more tucked away, but it is a favourite of Billy Connolly, who has visited more than six times over the last three decades.

He added: "This has had and will continue to have effects for as long as each of us shall live. Christmas will not be a time of celebration for our family. "It's impossible to find release from ...