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Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity returns for its 11th year in February 2026 with a focus on showcasing the world of science and curiosity around us.
Programme for Schools
Working with science, technology, engineering and maths partners across the county, the growing offer for schools includes:
- a magazine with activities to do at home
- activities at schools delivered by scientists
- visits to science, technology, engineering and maths sites
- special events for pupils to share their own science projects
The second week of the festival features a wide range of public events during Half Term including a programme hosted by Inspire libraries with a Science Fun Day at Mansfield Central Library.
Real Science in Schools Symposium
Schools are invited to bring groups of Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils to the Real Science in Schools Symposium in Mansfield. Taking place on Friday 13th February 2026 at Mansfield Central Library, the event will showcase and celebrate students’ science projects.
If your school would like to take part in the Mansfield Real Science in Schools Symposium please contact info@ignitefutures.org.uk.
For more information about the Real Science in Schools Symposium which has taken place in Nottingham City over the last few years click here.
About Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity
An annual festival which takes Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths out of the lab and into our everyday lives. The festival is about inviting the people of Nottinghamshire to share not only what they know, but also what they would like to know; it’s about celebrating curiosity, asking questions and taking a leading role in finding out the answers.
The festival is produced by local education charity Ignite!, in collaboration with a wide range of partners across Nottinghamshire. Every February they create opportunities for local people to engage with science and research and express their curiosity.
