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Talks and shows

Surprising science with Dr Jo (Family)

Wed 28 May 2025

Join Dr Jo to discover how a single piece of paper can explain multiple scientific concepts.

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Talks and shows

The chemistry of Star Wars

Sun 04 May 2025

By popular demand, Alex Baker returns to show off some amazing chemistry from a galaxy far, far away.

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Talks and shows

The mathematical life of Shakespeare (Family)

Sat 03 May 2025

Discover how maths influenced the life of Shakespeare.

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Talks and shows

LIVESTREAM TICKETS AVAILABLE - The greatest science demos of all time!

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Help decide the most-loved demo from over 200 years of history.

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Talks and shows

Let there be light! (Family)

Sat 26 Apr 2025

Join Gideon Koekoek as he explores the existence of light.

Let there be light! (Family) Read more
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Talks and shows

Messy science (Family)

Fri 11 Apr 2025

How to make a mess... scientifically!

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Talks and shows

Climbing the rainforest: science from the treetops (family)

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Join Robin Hayward for an amazing, demonstration-filled journey into the rainforest.

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Talks and shows

DNA time travel

Sat 01 Mar 2025

Discover what DNA can teach us about human history.

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Food, glorious food!

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Join us for a day of activities and science fun relating to the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES sponsored by CGI.

Family Fun Day: Food, glorious food! Read more
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Talks and shows

Fuel the future

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Experience our new school show about the future of fuel!

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