Bradford Science Festival returns this summer with another weekend of sensational science. Produced by the National Science and Media Museum, and taking place at the museum, Bradford’s City Park and The Broadway, the festival dedicates more than two days to exciting live science activities anyone can get involved in.
Festival-goers can get under the bonnet of British-engineered supercar BLOODHOUND SSC, which aims to break the world land speed record by travelling at 1,000 mph. They can also meet battling robots, control model cars with mind power alone, and even learn how to use science to trap a monster.
With Time Lord tech, bridge-building, jet engineering, careers and education advice, plus the return of festival favourite Titan the Robot, the Bradford Science Festival is a packed weekend of fun.
Robin Dark, Festival Director, said:
“This year’s event will be building on the popularity of last year’s sensational science in the sunshine. We want to show that science is for everyone, no matter what age or background, and the line-up will do just that—from the car that’s attempting to be the first to travel at 1,000 miles per hour, to Time Lord tech from the world of Doctor Who, and the return of Titan the Robot to City Park.
“We’re working with a whole range of partners again, including City Park and The Broadway, which will be hosting some amazing battling robots. And as it’s the Year of Engineering we’ll have lots more activities with a real ‘wow’ factor, such as bridge-building and looking at the power of jets. If that’s not enough, we’ll be turning the Mirror Pool into a Water Lab for all ages.”
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Bradford Science Festival 2018
- 19–22 July 2018
- Free entry
- Lates: 19 July 2018, 18.30–21.30, National Science and Media Museum (over-18s only)
- Family weekend: 21–22 July 2018, 11.00–17.00, National Science and Media Museum, City Park and The Broadway
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire, opened in 1983, and has since become one of the most visited UK museums outside London. The museum explores the science and culture of image and sound technologies, creating special exhibitions, interactive galleries and activities for families and adults. It is home to three cinemas, including Europe’s first IMAX cinema screen and the world’s only public Cinerama screen outside the USA. Entry to the museum is free.
