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Talks and shows

A materials science and craft odyssey

Tue 09 May 2023

Join Anna Ploszajski for a crafting adventure through the world of materials science.

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Talks and shows

High-voltage physics

Sat 24 Jun 2023

An electric evening, featuring amazing sparks, plasmas, and amazing physics behind them, including a Tesla coil orchestra!

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Talks and shows

Danger: high voltage!

Sat 24 Jun 2023

An electrifying afternoon with huge sparks, plasmas, and shocks, as well as a Tesla coil orchestra!

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Talks and shows

How to build a racing car

Sat 13 May 2023

Join science presenter extraordinaire Fran Scott for a super speed theatre show exploring how to make a racing car.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Fantastic Plastic (ages 9–11)

Wed 12 Apr 2023

Explore the amazing science of plastic and make your own creative artworks and sculptures.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Fantastic plastic (ages 7–8)

Wed 12 Apr 2023

Explore the amazing science of plastic and make your own creative artworks and sculptures.

Holiday workshops: Fantastic plastic (ages 7–8) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: The magic of computer science (ages 7–8)

Wed 05 Apr 2023

Learn the logic of computing in this fun magic-based session for 7-8 year-olds.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: An introduction to space science (ages 12–14)

Tue 04 Apr 2023

Dive into the theory of rockets and space travel, in this challenge based workshop.

Holiday workshops: An introduction to space science (ages 12–14) Book now
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Technology and engineering

How to build a satellite – with Stuart Eves

How are satellites built, operated, and disposed of? Discover these marvels of space engineering - including mega-constellations

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Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney performing on stage
Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 26 Feb 2023

SOLD OUT. Join the Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, humour, maths and more!

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