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British Science Week 2023

Explore the theme of connections with activities, workshops and an after-school club—all free.

Come along to Locomotion during British Science Week and get stuck in with:

SELF-LED FAMILY-LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Free
  • Available on 11–12 and 18–19 March
  • Explore themes of science, technology, engineering and maths, with a host of activities
  • Just drop in, no need to book

EXPLAINER-LED SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS

  • Free
  • Pre-bookable packages for education groups, focused on science, technology, engineering and maths topics for KS1 and 2
  • Available 13–17 March
  • Limited spaces, must be booked in advance—please contact us for details

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB WITH SHILDON ALIVE

We’re working with Shildon Alive to host an after-school club for local families.

  • Free
  • Families have the option of 3 x Tuesday sessions or 3 x Thursday sessions starting from w/c 13 March, running from 16.00–17.00
  • If you’re interested or want to find out more, please contact Shildon Alive or fill out this form. Dates are not interchangeable
  • There is capacity for up to 20 children per session. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
  • Sessions are ideal for KS2 children, and will cover:
    Week 1: Our connections to food
    Week 2: Our connections to the places our food comes from
    Week 3: Our connections between food and the natural environment
  • This after-school club is made possible thanks to funding from the British Science Week Community Grants fund

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Part of the Science Museum Group