Experiences

Inspire your students with our brilliant in-school, online and offsite experiences.

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The Big Bang Fair 2026

Spark curiosity and challenge your students’ perceptions at the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for young people, welcoming students in the last year of primary school!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Offsite
    • NEC, Birmingham
    • NEC, Birmingham
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Future Technologies: Semiconductors

Learn how computer chips made the technological revolution possible!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Oriel Science, Swansea SA1 1JF
    • Oriel Science, Swansea SA1 1JF
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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The Wonderstruck Rocket Show

A spectacular journey through the history and science of rockets. Plenty of inspiring demos, science content and lots of curriculum links!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Compressed Air Rocket Workshop

Let your students become rocket scientists in this hands-on workshop where they will design, build and launch their own compressed air rocket!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Hovercraft Workshop

Students work in small teams using their STEM skills to build and modify a small hovercraft. The session ends with an exciting race-off!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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AI & Machine Learning Workshop

Your students will learn both physical computing and coding concepts and build, program and train a robot buggy with AI capabilities.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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STEMdrones - Drone Coding Workshop

Take STEM learning to new heights with this hands-on drone coding workshop.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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5park Workshop Days by Amazelab

Unlocking curiosity: how the 5park Box sparks STEAM learning through play and discovery.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Fan-Powered Car Workshop

Students work in small teams using their STEM skills to design, build, test and improve a small fan-powered car. The session ends with an exciting race-off!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Code and create

Empower students to design, build and code robots using Scratch with this free, curriculum-aligned STEM robotics workshop at Baylab!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Baylab, Reading RG2 6AD
    • Baylab, Reading RG2 6AD
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Project Earth

Project Earth empowers and showcases young innovators keen to tackle climate challenges with expert support and real-world impact.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Curiosity… what’s your question?

Spark curiosity in young minds with hands-on experiments tailored for British Science Week 2026.

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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The Scholars Programme

University-style tutorials led by expert PhD tutors, inspiring a love of learning and boosting student confidence and attainment.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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The Scholars Programme (online)

Online university-style tutorials led by expert PhD tutors, inspiring a love of learning and boosting student confidence and attainment.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Powering Ahead: Renewable Energy Workshop

Wind turbines are a familiar sight in the East of England. Take your students on a journey to find out more about them in this fun hands-on workshop!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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STEM workshops at The Learning Lab

Engaging, immersive and hands-on STEM workshops inside a working Deep Tech incubator.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Science Creates Old Market, Bristol
    • Science Creates Old Market, Bristol
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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The Three Little Pigs

Hands-on workshop where children will learn about the civil engineering decisions required when building a house or school!

  • Ages 3 to 5
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Introduction to Computer Systems

A workshop that lets students explore the inner workings of computers using 3D-printed models and AR apps.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Operation Spitfire 4 Schools programme

A package of in-school lessons with accompanying STEM kit, expert visits, museum tour and workshop, plus an extra-curricular project designed to inspire Stoke and Staffordshire's future engineers with their local history of engineering prowess.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Offsite
    • The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
    • The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Moon Landing Coding Adventure

Free, teacher-led and space-themed coding adventure for 5-8 year-olds.

  • Ages 5 to 9
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Children Challenging Industry

The CCI programme combines stimulating in-class practical science with teacher CPD and class visits to industry.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Hands-On RC Racing STEM Workshop

A 1 day, zero-prep workshop where up to 96 pupils design, test & race radio-controlled cars, boosting STEM skills and career confidence

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Toothpaste Engineers

A workshop designed to make students reflect on something they use everyday - there might be more design and chemical engineering to toothpaste than they think!

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Classroom Drone Essentials Workshop

Discover the exciting world of geoscience with drone technology in this hands-on workshop!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Marble Rollercoasters

Just like an engineer does everyday, we will identify problems and build solutions, led by the children themselves.

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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The Big Bridge

Step into the world of engineering, build a massive bridge, and spark excitement for STEM through teamwork and fun!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Tiny Turbine

Inspiring, inclusive workshop about renewable energy led by an experienced civil engineer — real-world, hands-on learning!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Get involved in the world's largest robotics competition and bring your students' STEM skills to life!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Team Repair

Team Repair lets students get hands-on fixing real gadgets, inspiring the next generation of sustainably minded engineers and scientists.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Cars Maths in Motion F1 Simulation Day

Students work in teams to set up virtual racing cars and then compete against each other in a Formula 1 Grand Prix simulation.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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EcoCode - Cosmic rays with the micro:bit

Code a cosmic ray detector to help children understand the importance of cosmic rays in space and its link to sustainability

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free Bursaries available
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Engineering Educates: Robotics Challenge

Inspire 7-11 year-olds to think as engineers, finding solutions to real-world problems and challenges using robotics.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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Sphero Coding and Engineering

Develop your students' coding, maths, and problem-solving skills in these fun workshops!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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The Noise Around Us

Code a noise monitoring system to help your pupils understand the importance of animal habitats in their school to community space.

  • Ages 7 to 9
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Big Schools' Birdwatch

Code a bird frequency logging system using the micro:bit and understand the importance of monitoring local animal species.

  • Ages 7 to 9
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Coding for Climate Action with the micro:bit

Code an early warning system to help children understand the importance of mitigating the effects of natural hazards with the micro:bit.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Coding with micro:bit

Code a micro:bit to control a small buggy, develop that code to respond to a remote control and then drive them into the battle arena!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Trip

Chocolate making experience

Learn about the chocolate-making process and the technology involved in this hands-on STEM experience for school students.

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • Offsite
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Outdoor Engineering

Take your learning outside and discover how engineers develop strength in structures from domes to bridges to teepees and tarp shelters

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Computer Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity to connect students with people working in a diverse range of computer science roles

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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I'm a Mathematician, Get me out of here

I’m a Mathematician is a student-led, online enrichment activity that connects students with people working in a diverse range of STEM roles

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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LEGO Robotics for younger pupils using WeDo

LEGO Robotics challenge activities with robots provided by BJPCE Limited. Ideal for students aged 6 to 10 years old. Themes include mechanisms, stories, sport and adventure.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Change and Adapt 2025 Workshop

Join Spark2 throughout 2025 for their British Science Week Change and Adapt Workshop

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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LEGO Robotics Activity Day

LEGO Robotics challenge activities with robots provided by BJPCE Limited. Themes include space, the environment, and polar exploration.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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CREST SuperStar

A collection of relevant and fun student-led STEM challenges, developed by the British Science Association, that allow children to explore everyday problems and situations using science. 

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free Bursaries available
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CREST Star

A collection of relevant and fun student-led STEM challenges, developed by the British Science Association, that encourage and support children to explore the world around them.

  • Ages 5 to 7
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free Bursaries available
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CREST Discovery

A fun introduction to STEM project work! Developed by the British Science Association, students complete either a single activity or a series of linked challenges with clear real-world contexts.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • Full day
  • Free Bursaries available
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CREST Star early years

A collection of fun and engaging challenges, developed to encourage and support young children who are at the beginning of their STEM journey.

  • Ages 3 to 5
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free Bursaries available
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Trip

Drax Power Station educational visit

Visit Drax Power Station and immerse your students in the fascinating world of energy generation.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Drax Power Station, Selby
    • Drax Power Station, Selby
  • Half a day
  • Free
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How to train a computer - Introduction to AI

KS2 students will learn what AI is, why it makes mistakes and how to use it responsibly in this 90-minute workshop.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Streamlined by Design + Wonderlab

Visit the National Railway Museum in York, and test your students' engineering skills with the Streamlined in Design show and the Wonderlab Gallery!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • National Railway Museum, York
    • National Railway Museum, York
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Fire Powered + Wonderlab

Visit the National Railway Museum in York, and test your students' engineering skills with the Fire Powered show and the Wonderlab Gallery!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • National Railway Museum, York
    • National Railway Museum, York
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies