About this Event
New for this year – plan your day with bookable shows
To help create a better experience and reduce waiting times, some shows can now be bookable in advance as timed sessions throughout the day.
👉 How it works:
- Step 1: Book your festival entry time slot here on Eventbrite.
- Step 2: After booking your Family Day entry slot, return to Family Science Day (Saturday) - ARU to view and book the available shows.
😊 Don’t worry!
There will be plenty of drop-in activities, interactive shows and hands-on experiences happening taking place throughout the day.
⭐Bookable Shows are:
⏱ Please allow plenty of time between sessions
The Chelmsford campus is large, so we recommend leaving plenty of time to move between buildings when planning your schedule.
🔬What to expect at the Family Days
While our full programme is still being finalised, you can expect a fantastic mix of:
- Hands-on science workshops
- Interactive performances and live shows
- Creative activities and challenges
- Technology experiences including coding, VR, and AI
- Opportunities to meet real researchers and discover how science shapes our world
- A quieter, SEN-friendly session will run from 9.30am–10.30am (book separately via aru.ac.uk/events) There will be shows and activities taking place during this hour. Visitors attending this session are welcome to stay for the rest of the day.
💛Support the festival
Please consider selecting the Donation Ticket when booking. Your contribution helps us keep the Chelmsford Science Festival accessible to as many families as possible.
ℹ️Important information
- Please book a ticket for each person attending, including adults and children
- Arrive within your selected entry time slot to allow time for check-in
- Show your tickets on arrival to collect a wristband
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Ensure booked activities take place after your entry time slot and arrive early to all booked sessions
This event is part of the
[DR 24.06.26]
Event venue & nearby stays
Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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