Sidmouth Science Festival returns on Friday 10 October, bringing ten days of science, creativity and discovery to venues across the town.
The ever-popular Super Science Saturday (11 October) is a free day of hands-on activities for children and families at various central locations. The day includes the Geology Hub, this year at the Methodist Church and Hall, with fascinating talks and information stands exploring fossils, rocks and the story of our planet.
Throughout the week, festivalgoers can enjoy a wide range of talks, discussions and interactive events, covering everything from the future of aging, fungus and biodiversity to sports engineering, cybersecurity and perfumery. Most sessions are designed to appeal to newcomers as well as those with a deeper scientific interest.
The festival will end on a high with the family day at the Norman Lockyer Observatory (Sunday 19 October) — a spectacular day of jet-car racing, telescopes, planetarium shows, storytelling and hands-on experiments for all ages. (Adults £15, under 18s free. Extra charge for jet-car kits.)
Festival Marketing Co-ordinator Sheila Meades said:
“We’re excited to open the doors again and invite everyone to get involved. The festival is all about showing that science can be fun, engaging and relevant to everyone. It’s a chance for people to get hands-on, ask questions and be inspired by the world around us.”
With most events free or low-cost thanks to generous sponsors, Sidmouth Science Festival, now in its fourteenth year, continues its mission to make science accessible, enjoyable and relevant to all.
The full programme and booking details where required are available at www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org.