Free family day 10 October 10.30am – 4.30pm
Venues – Information Hub in the marketplace, Kennaway House, Parish Church, Sid Vale Association HQ, marketplace building, Methodist church and hall.
Experience a FREE, fun-filled day of discovery, experiments and hands-on science for curious minds of all ages. Join in with:
- Devon Science
- The Planetary Lab
- Wonderstruck Science Show
- Space Exe.
Get creative with make and take-home projects. Become an Amateur Sleuth.
Watch demos and try activities with local schools’ science students.
Have fun with kites, bubbles, motors and projectiles. Learn about the natural world.
Become a Festival Observer and help us learn how people experience science.
And much more!
Visit the Sid Vale Association HQ and join in with lots of nature and wildlife themed activities:
Sid Valley Biodiversity Group – discover which British mammals hibernate, where they sleep and what happens to their bodies.
Sidmouth Arboretum – find out more about Sidmouth’s trees and the important role they play in supporting local wildlife and biodiversity.
Simon Papworth – take a closer look at the fascinating world of insects using magnifying glasses.
River Sid Catchment Group – explore the creatures living in our rivers and see how Riverfly monitoring helps us understand the health of the River Sid.
West Country Rivers Trust – discover more about our rivers, the wildlife they support and the work being done to protect and improve their health.
Holly Daniels, Wildlife Photographer – enjoy Holly’s wildlife photography. Images will be available to buy.
University of Plymouth – Invertebrate Zoo. Meet some fascinating live invertebrates and discover more about these often-overlooked but hugely important creatures.
The Children’s Art Exhibition will be on display at Kennaway House with the theme “The Moon”.
Geology talks and hands-on activities all at the Methodist Church and Hall.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
A quiet space has been set aside upstairs in Kennaway House for anyone who needs to take time out. Please respect the needs of other users.
Photos, brief videos and sketches will be taking place and possibly used for future marketing purposes. If you, or anyone you have caring responsibilities for, do not wish to be included, please inform the photographer/artist or a steward.
All events are free of charge and there is no need to book.