Community Outreach Workshops

Stomp Rockets

Learn about forces and rocket design in this fun workshop - construct a rocket then launch it into the sky!  Did it work? How high did it go?  

Age 8 and over. Up to one hour, can run as a drop in session. Can be launched indoors or outdoors but needs a bit of space.

Hot Air Balloons

How does a hot air balloon get off the ground?  Find out what happens to air molecules when they get warm.  Make and fly your own hot air balloon.

Age 8 and over. 30 minutes, needs a high ceiling.

Sport Stations 

Use our equipment to measure your lung capacity, blood oxygen, balance and strength.  What qualities would you need to be a good sports person?

Age 8 and over. Drop in activity lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Bubbleology 

The science of making bubbles! Especially suitable for under 10s. Build your own bubble-blower, and make big, long lasting bubbles!

Age 10 and under. Drop in, requires access to a sink.

Just Juggle

Practise your juggling skills and discover the science behind keeping three balls in the air.

Age 8 and over. 30 minutes, needs plenty of space.

Plane Crazy

Find out what keeps aeroplanes in the sky and then make the best paper plane in the world! Try different designs and see which one flies the highest and the furthest.

Age 8 and above, 30 minutes, needs lots of space for throwing planes and must be indoor if wet.

Snap Happy

How do cameras work? Come along to our workshop where you will make a picture viewer and your very own sunprint.

Age 8 and over. Maximum capacity 20, lasts 30 minutes, requires access to a sink.

DIY Detectrives

Use forensic techniques, fingerprinting and magnifying glasses, to solve an imaginary crime.

Age 8-12, 30 minutes.

Go Figure

Are you up to the challenge? Using the power of logic see if you can figure out our mind bending puzzle.

Age 8 and over. Drop in.

Cirque des Sciences

The science of the circus made simple. Discover the world of forces and balance in an entertaining circus style workshop. Drop in and try your hand at juggling, plate spinning and more!

Age 8 and over. Drop in, requires plenty of space.

Space Robots

Learn how to use intuitive software that will command your robot to complete challenges on the surface of  Planet X. Perfect your problem solving skills to keep your robot out of danger.

Age 10 and up. 1 hour, capacity 12.  Needs a room with at least 3 power sockets, desks for 6 laptops and floorspace for Planet X.