Festival Highlights
Talks
Hear from scientists working at the cutting-edge of research and innovation.
Activities
Create your own mini-meadow, join a walking tour of the city's industrial heritage, or try your hand at predicting the climate.
Bell Meadow: Back to nature
Get back in touch with the natural world as we kick off the British Science Festival in Chelmsford City Centre!
Campus drop-in activities
Come along and explore the diverse range of free, interactive activities showcasing Teledyne e2v's cutting-edge work at Anglia Ruskin University's Lord Ashcroft Building (MAB).
Experiences
Check out the fantastic range of experiences taking place throughout the Festival.
Workshops
Get hands on with clay, master the art of twerking, learn how to 'fall safely' in Judo and much more...
Latest News
Day one of the British Science Festival 2021 begins!
And we’re off, the British Science Festival has officially started!
Join space scientist, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, for an evening of discovery!
Join space scientist and TV presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock for an exclusive event at the British Science Festival this September!
About Us
Organised by the British Science Association, the British Science Festival is Europe's longest-established science festival.
The Festival programme is taking shape!
We are putting the finishing touches to what is shaping up to be a thought-provoking and eclectic programme of events for this year’s British Science Festival.
Community-first engagement at the British Science Festival 2021
Community groups and organisations can apply for funding of up to £500 to help them run events for this year's British Science Festival!
Plans for the British Science Festival 2021 are in full swing!
With just four months to go until the British Science Festival lands in Chelmsford, the plans for this year’s event are well under way!
The British Science Festival 2021 is on!
The Festival will take place from 7 – 11 September 2021, and will be hosted by ARU.
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