Fly like a superhero, walk up walls & more!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is York's most brain-tickling, mind boggling experience!
It doesn't matter how old you are, if you're looking for a day out in York with the kids or you want to perplex your colleagues, our attraction is designed for curious minds of all ages.
You'll find us on Merchantgate and everything is indoors so it's the perfect place to enjoy a day out in York, whatever the weather. Inside you'll find interactive, educational and hands on experiences the kind of which you've never seen before.
What People Say...
Visited at the last minute due to spotting a leaflet in our hotel, and it’s a real hidden gem. From mind bending pictures and puzzles to standing on the ceiling! Your brain works overtime (in a good way!) and thank goodness for the excellent staff who were on hand to explain why you saw an item one way and then another.
Lyndsay, Tripadvisor
A Potted History of The Life and Times of Professor Kettlestring
You can find the full timeline as you step into the Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring along with many of his creations
~ 1816 ~
Born in York
~ 1824 ~
At the age of 10, invents the Pocket-Clock Sneezer. Inspired by the loud sneezes of adults, this pocket sized device is designed to sneeze on command. However things don't quite go to plan!
~ 1829 ~
Travels to Merseyside to witness George Stephenson's Rocket and sparks a lifelong fascination with machinery and speed.
~ 1847 ~
Invents the Engima Chair - you can find an example inside the Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
~ 1849 ~
Creates the Perception Pertuber Room designed to distort perspective and create the illusion of changing sizes between objects placed within
~ 1851 ~
Invents an extraorinary time machine... but there's a twist and in after living as a recluse for 33 years he mysteriously vanishes
