Creative Science zone (18+)

Dive into our age 18+ festival zone for some serious fun! From the art of corrosion to hangover-free cocktails, this zone is where science meets art to create a truly unique and inspiring experience for adults.

In the grade II listed home of the Royal Geographical Society you can come face-to-face with people who fight environmental crises with a unique a photography exhibition before exploring the science of conservation, preservation and protecting art for future generations. After that, get hands-on with science and art and try your hand at controlled corrosion by creating your own custom copper keychain to take home.

In a zone that stimulates all the senses, you can then immerse yourself in a sonification art piece to explore the science of malaria elimination before you embark on a guided audio experience to learn about chronic cough. Or you can just grab a drink on our terrace garden and reflect on everything you have just experienced – an oasis for adults in the middle of a busy festival!

This zone is for ages 18+

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The Creative Science zone will stay open until 20.00 for a Lates on the Saturday evening. Join us at Creative Science Lates for more workshops, live music and a pub quiz.

Visitor information

This is a drop in event.

To plan your visit, you can download a copy of the timed events schedule and map (pdf) or see the printed programme (pdf)

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