EXPERIMENT!

Each ride can accommodate nine passengers. Passengers in groups of ten or more will need to use multiple ride slots, which may mean sharing the ride with people outside of their group.

All under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.

The ride is suitable for children aged 3+, but we ask that parents/carers are confident participating children will be able to follow safety instructions. We would also advise that the ride is a multi-sensory experience, which some younger children may find very stimulating.

All passengers must be at least 0.8m (80cm) in height to join the ride.

Unaccompanied under-17s must be at least 1.2m in height.

Filming of the experience is strictly prohibited, we don't want to ruin the experience for those who have yet to board Experiment!. Mobile phones are to be turned off and stored.

You are welcome to take photos before entering the pre-show.

You must follow all of the ride operator's instructions at all times.

Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry to the ride, and no refunds will be issued.

All loose items, including articles of clothing, bags, mobile phone and sunglasses must be safely stored in the assigned storage area near the ride.

Keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. Please read the safety information before at the entrance of the pre-show.

The ride is fitted with a bar which must be able to close correctly for the ride to operate. Passengers unable to fit in the seats with the bar closed correctly will not be able to participate.

Any passengers neglecting or disobeying safety instructions will be refused entry or asked to leave the ride, and no refunds will be issued.

If a passenger is unable to use the ride due to a failure to read the terms and conditions, a refund will not be issued.

Experiment! is unsuitable for:

• Anyone who is pregnant
• Anyone who is recovering from surgery
• Anyone who is prone to motion sickness, or suffers with epilepsy (photosensitivity)
• Wheelchair users who are unable to self-transfer from their wheelchair
• Anyone with a health condition that means they cannot support themselves in a seated position

Due to the nature and restrictions of the ride, each timeslot can accommodate one passenger who uses a wheelchair.

The wheelchair user must be able to self-transfer from their chair and onto the ride. Assistance from a designated carer is permitted, however, Hopetown Darlington staff cannot help wheelchair users transfer to the ride. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the ride itself. If there is more than one person in a group who uses a wheelchair, the group will have to split to use multiple timeslots.

If more than one wheelchair-using person is booked onto a timeslot, we may allocate your group a different timeslot. You will be informed of this by phone or at the Welcome Desk, and we will endeavour to give you as close an alternate timeslot as possible.