STEM Activities and Events

Stay connected to STEM, explore activities, attend events, and join the excitement. Click on the links to find out more.

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Space
Ongoing Artemis missions

Artemis II travelling to the moon!

Keep watching as Artemis II heads towards the moon, in this exciting voyage. The last voyage was over 50 years ago!

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Science
March 6th 2026

British Science Week

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 6-15 March 2026!

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Climate
April 22nd 2026

Earth day

Earth Day, April 22nd, 2026, a day that unites a global community of more than 1 billion people taking action for our planet.

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Space
October 4th 2026

World Space Week

World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.

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Activities
Anytime

Anytime can be the right time to explore STEM

Explore our favorite experiments, engineering challenges and demonstrations with these fun hands-on STEM activities!

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Science
Events all year round

Turn yourself invisible, see your soul, gaze at the stars…

Discover more than 200 eye-opening things to do at Bristol’s most surprising science experience.

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Engineering
March-April

Easter at The Roman Baths

We’ve cracked Easter at The Roman Baths!

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Science and Nature
Seasonal events

Bristol Aquarium

Every school holidays we run special themed events with daytime activities all included in admission.

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Engineering
Seasonal events

Brunel’s SS Great Britain

Enjoy family activities, exhibitions, talks, crafts, late nights and dining — with many events included in your ticket and great-value upgrades available.

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Science and Nature
Seasonal events

Cheddar Gorge and Caves

Cheddar Gorge is one of Britain’s most breathtaking natural landmarks — a dramatic limestone landscape carved by nature over millennia. 

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Science and Nature
Seasonal events

Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Gozzle
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling.

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Art and Space
Seasonal events

Royal West of England Academy

The Royal West of England Academy is Bristol’s oldest art gallery. Our mission is to foster lifelong journeys with art. 

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Engineering
Seasonal events

West Somerset Railway

Celebrating 50 years of the West Somerset Railway!
Following the success of last year’s event, we are delighted to announce two new Young Engineers Days for 2026.

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Astronomy
Fri 16th Oct – Sun 1st Nov 2026

Exmoor National Park

Join us to celebrate and explore the wonders of Exmoor after dark…

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Got a brilliant STEM activity or event you love?

Whether it’s something you attend or something you’ve created yourself, we’d love to hear about it.

Submit your idea by emailing info@somerscience.org, we look forward to hearing from you!

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