STEM Activities and Events
Stay connected to STEM, explore activities, attend events, and join the excitement. Click on the links to find out more.
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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British Science Week
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 5-14 March 2027!
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Earth day
Earth Day, April 22nd, 2027, a day that unites a global community of more than 1 billion people taking action for our planet.
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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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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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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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Reverse the Curse!
Step into The Roman Baths and uncover the mysteries of Sulis Minerva through fun puzzles, interactive challenges, and curious clues hidden across the site.
Bristol Aquarium
Every school holidays we run special themed events with daytime activities all included in admission.
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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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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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Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Gozzle
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling.
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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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.
Exmoor National Park
Join us to celebrate and explore the wonders of Exmoor after dark…
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Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower is active from mid-July to late August, reaching its peak in the early hours of 13 August. During this spectacular celestial event you could see up to 100 meteors per hour!
Take a 5 min read, about how best to watch this event here:
Perseid meteor shower 2026: When and how to watch | Natural History Museum
If it’s a little late for the younger audience – watch on NASA’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/kVRkkrB4eS0?si=ommDjjMaBA4vlyGf
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!
