Title: Nottingam Festival of Science & Curiosity
Date: 9th - 20th February 2026 (For specifics, check Events · Fosac)
Time: (Depends on the session, check Events · Fosac)
Location: (Depends on the session, check Events · Fosac)
Description:
Looking for something fun, educational, and genuinely exciting to do with your kids?
The Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity is a family-focused festival designed especially for children aged 4–14.
Running across Nottingham from 9th to 20th of February, the festival is packed with hands-on workshops, interactive shows, and playful science experiences that encourage kids to explore, ask questions, and get stuck in.
🔬 What kind of events can your children enjoy?
- 🪐 Inflatable planetariums & space experiences where kids can explore the universe
- 🧪 Science experiments that bring physics, chemistry and biology to life
- 🤖 Coding and robotics workshops using games and child-friendly tech
- 🧠 Brain, senses & psychology activities designed to be playful and interactive
- 🌱 Nature, archaeology & ecology sessions that spark curiosity about the world around us
- 🎭 Science shows and performances that combine learning with theatre and storytelling
👉 Explore the full programme and see what works for your family here:
https://nottsfosac.co.uk/events
If you’d like to join a paid session, please book your ticket here or email sunottingham@bnu.ac.uk on which ones you’d like to see and we will provide them for you!
Feel free to book the free sessions on the Festival of Science and Curiosities website here.
The festival is welcoming, inclusive, and designed with children at its heart, whether your child loves space, dinosaurs, robots, crafts, or just asking “why?”. It’s a great way to spend quality time together while supporting your child’s learning and curiosity.
Transport is not provided for this activity.
If you have any questions, please email: sunottingham@bucks.ac.uk