Event
The Big Bang Fair 2026
Spark curiosity and challenge your students’ perceptions at the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for young people!
- Ages 11 to 14
- Offsite
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- NEC, Birmingham
- NEC, Birmingham
- Half a day
- Free
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