Why not make the most of your Science Festival Visit by exploring all the free events and activities we have to offer in the Festival Village and around town

Science Trail
Follow the Science Trail around Imperial Gardens to discover more about the world of STEM while exploring the Festival Village. What other spectacular science will you uncover along the way?

Discover Zone
Step into the Discover Zone and dive headfirst into hands-on science! Chat with real scientists, explore their groundbreaking research, and get inspired to become the next big change-maker.
It’s all about curiosity, exploration and having a blast who knows what amazing discoveries await you?

Maker Shack
Get hands-on in the MakerShack – a vibrant hub where science, craft and creativity collide. Experiment with materials, invent something new, or simply explore how things are made with the help of expert makers, engineers and scientists.
Whether you're a curious mind or a creative soul, there's something to spark your imagination!

The Arcade
Ready to level up? Step into The Arcade for epic two-player showdowns, hands-on gaming challenges and expert tips on mastering the cyber world.
Team up, compete, create and see if you’ve got what it takes to become a gaming pro. Game on!

Saturday 7th June

10 – 10.30am: Science Extravaganza – Jetstream (Age 5+)
Join science communicator Mark Langtry for a science extravaganza full of demos and audience interaction. Fun for all the family.

10.45 –  11.15am: Buzz – Jetstream (Age 4+)
Featuring spell-binding puppetry and a giant honeycomb set, join Billy Bumble as he shrinks down to bee-size and discovers the  troubles they face. Help him on his whirlwind ride, avoiding grumpy Mr Fred and the gaping jaws of Shredder the dog!

11.30am–12pm: Bubble Superstars –  Jetstream (All Ages)
Explore bubbles and learn Makaton signing with Sarah Bearchell. Perfect for young visitors, those with disabilities or additional needs and anyone who loves bubbles!

12.30 – 1pm: Frog: A Story  of Life on Earth – Jetstream (Age 5+)
If frogs come from eggs, and eggs come from frogs, where did the first frog come from? Join science writer Isabel Thomas as she shares her latest picture book Frog:  A Story of Life on Earth and make a hopping paper frog to take home with you.

1.15 – 1.45pm: Buzz – Jetstream (Age 4+)
Featuring spell-binding puppetry and a giant honeycomb set, join Billy Bumble as he shrinks down to bee-size and discovers the  troubles they face. Help him on his whirlwind ride, avoiding grumpy Mr Fred and the gaping jaws of Shredder the dog!

Sunday 8th June

10.30 – 11am: How to Make a Forest –  Jetstream (Suitable for Ages 7+)
Discover the science of tree planting and how trees can travel the world. From seeds that cross oceans to fruits that launch themselves sky high, Robin Hayward demonstrates some of the amazing evolutions that created today’s forests and how we might use them in the future.

11am – 3pm: Fold Your Town –  Play Café, The Wilson (Age 4+)
Join us in creating our very own paper model of Cheltenham! Inspired by your local community, simply turn up, create your own large paper shaped house, building, car or landmark. Draw, colour and decorate our map and be part of this evolving drawn installation, created by Anna Bruder.

11.30am – 12pm: Stories in the Stars – Jetstream (Suitable for ages 5+)
Tales of Orion the Hunter and many other constellations were inspired by the stars we see in the night sky. Listen to storyteller Fiona Eadie tell some of these wonderful stories and then, inspired by what you’ve heard, draw your own star story.

12.30 – 1pm: Dinosaurs Down Under –  Jetstream (Suitable for ages 5+)
Come on a musical and storytelling adventure with singing palaeontologist Professor Flint, to discover the dinosaurs that once stomped and roar across Australia!