We're taking science on the road this summer holidays with an exciting programme of free activities for the whole family to enjoy.
What's On
Tinkering with Toys
- Free drop-in session
- Suitable for families with young people aged 4–11
Have you ever wondered how toys and games are made? Or wanted to make your own?
Be inspired by inventors of toys and games from days gone by and create your own in our tinkering workshop. We have a range of challenges for you to complete, from making a toy which spins to creating one with moving parts.
Game, Set, Match
- Free drop-in session
- Suitable for families with young people aged 4–11
Explore the history and future of sports broadcasting in this drop-in workshop, with stories from the Museum's collection; discover the early radio and TV equipment that made broadcasting possible and make your own creations to imagine, what might sports coverage in the future look like?
Teddy bears' picnic
- Free drop-in session
- Suitable for families with young people aged 4–11
Join us for an interactive storytelling session based on the story ‘The Three Little Pigs’, designed to inspire and entertain.
Community activities
- Free drop-in activities
- Suitable for families, young people depending on event
We're popping up at community venues and shopping centres near you this summer with drop-in workshops, pop-up science shows and story time sessions.
Bradford Science Festival Community Days
Bradford Science Festival is a celebration of surprising science and fascinating fun, and later in the summer the festival will be popping up in community venues across Bradford.
