WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND WHERE?
With a large number of Exhibitors bringing you Science, Engineering, Robotics and Maths at it’s very best, there is something for everyone. The Treasure Hunt style trail is a must for everyone and we can really showcase how amazing we are!
To ensure you do not miss any part of the Festival you can drop into any of our hosting venues and collect a card to complete when you move from venue to venue. This card is to help you find all our venues and when completed you will be entered into a draw for family prizes. However, if you are wishing to have a quick visit then just head for one of the Venues to have some fun, be inspired and increase your knowledge.
THE FESTIVAL RUNS FROM SATURDAY 15TH OF FEBRUARY TO WEDNESDAY 19TH OF FEBRUARY.
THE FESTIVAL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10AM – 4PM AT VARIOUS VENUES OVER THE TOWN OF BURY ST EDMUNDS TO SEE THE EXHIBITORS JUST DROP IN AND NO NEED FOR TICKETS TO ATTEND AND JOIN IN THE FUN!
“Ticketed and Booked Events” – to reserve your place and to not miss out
“Free to Access” Treasure Trail around our venues in Bury St Edmunds.
Pick up a card at any of the venues. Complete the Trail by visiting each venue and identifying the “body part or body organ” Post your completed card in the box at your final destination. Our sponsors have donated amazing prizes for the winners who will be drawn in a video and this will be posted on facebook after the Festival. Have a go and see if you can identify the body parts!
TICKETED EVENTS – purchase your tickets here for Shows, talks and workshops.
Dr Ken’s Circus Science Show
Dr Ken’s Circus Science Show for all of the family
Saturday 15th February at 4.30pm – live science show
Roll up, roll up it’s time to check out the science behind the circus.
Champion juggler & scientist Dr Ken explores the scientific principles behind skilful circus tricks and dangerous stunts. Hold onto to your seats as he juggles, spin’s things and rides a unicycle – all in the name of science. Find out why jugglers love gravity, how clowns use ‘the force’ like a Jedi and if unicyclists keep moving to stay still.
It’s science but not as you may know it!!!
Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite at the cost of £11 per person (child and adult same price) to allow entry to the show. This event is being held at the Guildhall in Guildhall Street. Recommended for age 5+ Under 8’s must have a ticket paying adult with them.
MEDIC MAVERICKS ROADSHOW
MINI MONSTERS ROADSHOW
ROBOTICS ROADSHOW suitable for 3+
ROBOTICS ROADSHOW suitable for 8+
“ALL THINGS SLIME” WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY – 2pm – 3pm – St Eds. Cathedral
Join us to discover all about non-newtonian fluids and the magic of slime. This workshop is to learn about the science behind the slime and to make some to take home. This workshop is aimed at 5+ and all children to be accompanied by a parent/carer. Check out the full details on eventbrite. Book Child Tickets in advance at £6.50 per child. Adults are free.
“MINI GARDEN WORKSHOP”
MONDAY 17th FEBRUARY – 2 afternoon sessions – St Eds. Cathedral £7 per child (CASH ON THE DOOR)
Come along and make a Mini Garden. Join us to have a shallow tray and make a mini garden to take home. You will be able to add compost, some seeds, moss, pebble path and some bunting. There will be lots of design patterns to explain what is possible.
The event is suitable for children aged 5 and above and all children must be accompanied by an adult. One ticket needed for each child only and the adult parent/carers go free and do not need a ticket.
Reserve a ticket for the event on eventbrite and cash will be taken on the door before the event starts. Each child ticket is £7 to cover material costs. Please note the picture is an example and does not represent exactly what each participant will make.
“Free to Access” Events and tickets are needed, via Eventbrite, for the following Talks: –
TALK ABOUT THE SOLAR SYSTEM
SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY – 2pm – 3pm – Tudor Kitchen, The Guildhall
Tickets can be purchased to reserve a seat. There is no cost to attending this talk.
Our Solar System – The Creation – Guest speaker Mike Kirkham
Join us on Spacecraft Planet Earth for a journey from the beginning of time as we explore the mysteries of the universe and our amazing solar system as we discover galaxies, black holes, nebulae, stars and planets all the way back to Earth.
Moonlight – Guest Speaker Dr Richard Young
Join us as we explore Earth’s only natural satellite and together we will take a walk on the dark side, explore mysteries of our moon including where it came from, why does it shine, why the moon is important and The Man in the Moon!
Suitable for families and children (over 8’s). All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. This is a “free” event and so there is no charge and a retiring donation tin. Tickets will need to be purchased for all family members who are attending the event.
Exhibitors and activities
MOST OF OUR EXHIBITORS ARE BRINGING ALONG AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION EVENTS. EVEN THOSE EXHIBITORS COMING ON NUMEROUS DAYS TO THE FESTIVAL ARE BRINGING DIFFERENT STANDS EACH DAY.
“Please note that the list of exhibitors is a guide and there will be more activities than these listed and also that some may be subject to change at short notice if there are circumstances beyond our control. Watch our live twitter and facebook pages for daily updates.”
Saturday 15th February – Opening Day of the Festival
Exhibitors including: – Colchester Zoo, Royal Society of Biology, Athenaeum Astronomy Group, Slime workshop
The Guildhall
Saturday 15th February – Open to the public 10am – 4pm
COLCHESTER ZOO – Come and find out about animals and habitats
ATHENAEUM ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION – Telescopes and fact finding about the Solar System
ROLLS ROYCE – Learn about the Rolls Royce engine
CREATIVE REACTIVE – Arts and Craft stall
Unitarian Meeting House
Saturday 15th February – Open to the public 10am – 4pm
DASH ASTRO – Hands-on activities to take you through the Universe
ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY – Hands-on games and activities
SENSES CHALLENGE – Test some of your five senses with interactive tests
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Saturday 15th February – Open to the public 10am – 12.30pm
In the Nave – Toddler Zone and activities
In the Edmund Room – Slime masterclass in the afternoon – tickets available above
Sunday 16th February – “General Science” Day
Exhibitors including: – Chaos Science, Royal Society of Biology, It’s Rocket Science, Colchester Zoo
The Guildhall
Sunday 16th February – Open to the public 10am – 4pm
ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY – Hands-on biology tasks and activities
CHAOS SCIENCE – Lots of activities that are suitable for all
COLCHESTER ZOO – Interactive hands-on exhibits
Bury Library
Don’t forget to pop by to the stand in the entrance hall of the Library to find the hidden “Body Part/Body Organ” to complete the trail
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Sunday 16th February – OPEN to the Public 2pm – 4pm – upstairs in the Edmund Room
Edmund Room – 2pm – 4pm – Toddler Zone and Creative Reactive arts and crafts
Don’t forget to pop along to the Cloisters for the hidden “Body Part/Body Organ” to complete the trail
Monday 17th February – Creature Day
Exhibitors include, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Colchester Zoo, IPEM, University of Cambridge students
The Guildhall
Monday 17th February – Open to the public 10am – 4pm
COLCHESTER ZOO – hands-on activities
RADIOGRAPHERS FROM IPEM – Roadshow including X-ray fun!
WELLCOME MRC INSTITUTE – Cambridge University Group – “Mouth to Bum” Roadshow
Bury Library
Don’t forget to pop by to the stand in the entrance hall of the Library to find the hidden “Body Part/Body Organ” to complete the trail
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Monday 17th February – Open to the public 10am – 4pm – In the Nave
SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST – Interactive hands-on tasks
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS – Find out all about garden birds
CREATIVE REACTIVE – Arts and crafts stall
TODDLER ZONE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Edmund Room – 1.30pm – 4pm – Mini Garden making – Tickets available above
Tuesday 18th – Human Biology Day
Exhibitors include, Treatt, SARS with CPR, , Radiographers, Medic Mavericks
The Guildhall
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10am – 4pm
SARS – Join this Charity to learn all about our bodies and take part in some CPR demonstrations
TREATT – Treatt will help us learn about our taste buds and try your ability to identify smells, tastes etc.
RADIOGRAPHERS – Lots of activities to learn about the world of X-rays and 3D glasses fun
TODDLER ZONE and Creative Reactive Arts and Craft stalls
MINI MONSTERS WORKSHOP – Tickets available above
Bury Library
MEDIC MAVERICKS WORKSHOP – Tickets available above
Don’t forget to pop by to the stand in the entrance hall of the Library to find the hidden “Body Part/Body Organ” to complete the trail
Wednesday 19th February – Engineering day
Exhibitors include Claas with a tractor and mini dragster racing and Robot Fun (Robotics)
The Cathedral
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10am – 4pm
In the Nave – Claas will have a hands on stall
Kinex and Lego challenge
TRACTOR outside for all to visit (next to the side door of the Cathedral)
Creative and Reactive arts and crafts
Robot Fun Workshops – Tickets available above
Bury Library
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10am – 4pm
Kitchen Chemistry – Kinetic Science workshop – Donation on the door and no ticket necessary
Don’t forget to pop by to the stand in the entrance hall of the Library to find the hidden “Body Part/Body Organ” to complete the trail
THURSDAY 20th FEBRUARY
Needham Lake
We were due to have a Wellie Walk at Needham Lake with a treasure trail.
We have decided to cancel this event due to the volume of rain at the weekend we believe the area will be too muddy and slippery for our customers. We will however be back at the lake in the school holidays throughout the year and especially during August with events.
The Library
St Andrews Street North
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 1TZ
The Guildhall
The Guildhall, Guildhall Street Bury Saint Edmunds
IP33 1PR
Unitarian Meeting House
Churchgate Street
Bury Saint Edmunds
IP33 1RS
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Bury Saint Edmunds
IP33 1LS
We look forward to welcoming you to the Suffolk Science Festival brought to you by the Kinetic Science Foundation
