Bookings open for a free extravaganza of science
Chelmsford Science Festival to bring fun and educational events to city in October
Bookings are now open for a host of free, fun and educational events at the 2024 Chelmsford Science Festival, organised by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in partnership with Chelmsford City Council and Chelmsford For You.
This year’s festival is again sponsored by Teledyne and will take place between Tuesday, 22 October and Tuesday, 29 October.
The festival will take on the theme of Our World – Planetary Health, and feature a range of events, activities, and engaging talks from experts.
Two Family Science Days will take place on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 October featuring hands-on, interactive activities for all ages, including a chance to build your own skull, be an architect for a day, and enjoy a Living History of Science Show.
The festival will culminate in a free talk by acclaimed wildlife photographer Hamza Yassin – a former winner of Strictly Come Dancing – who will talk about his life and career on Tuesday, 29 October.
Professor Roderick Watkins, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), said:
“Science is all around us from the weather and the buildings we live in, to computer games and the human body, and the Chelmsford Science Festival is an opportunity for ARU to share our world-leading knowledge and facilities with the people of Chelmsford.
“Last year’s event was a fantastic success and once again there promises to be something for everyone taking place across the city. We are grateful to headline sponsors Teledyne and our partners Chelmsford For You and Chelmsford City Council for their support in organising a fantastic festival.”
The full programme of events, including booking links, can be found on the Chelmsford Science Festival web page. While events are free, places must be booked as numbers may be limited.