Somerscience Festival

Somerscience FestivalMonday 6th May 2024

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About Somerscience

The Somerscience Festival is an exciting annual science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) family festival that takes place across Bruton and Castle Cary in South Somerset. A stimulating blend of shows, workshops, talks, and our interactive science fair full of exhibitions and demonstrations; there is something for all ages, kids and adults, and it’s all free!

Not just another science festival, Somerscience is firmly rooted in Somerset, and the displays and activities will all have a particular relevance for the people of Somerset.

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Somerscience 2023 Highlights

The first ever Somerscience Festival took place on 1st May this year and welcomed over 4800 visitors, who took part in over 85 activities hosted by 55 organistaions! Not forgetting, we had 80 volunteers from all over Somerset who helped the day run smoothly.

Following the success of the Somerscience Festival this year, we are excited to be planning next year’s festival. While we are busy organising more exciting STEM activities for next year’s programme, explore the highlights of this year’s festival!

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Somerscience 2023 Highlights

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Why Somerscience?

Rural areas, and South Somerset in particular, are not well served for opportunities to engage with science, technology, engineering and maths. The British Science Association (2022) identified South Somerset as being in the bottom 10 areas nationally for provision of STEM outreach. Yet amazing STEM developments are taking place all around the county and underpinning much of what we usually associate with Somerset!

It’s time to let the people of Somerset in to the latest exciting science and technology developments on their doorstep and inspire future generations.

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Why Somerscience?

It’s time to let the people of Somerset in to the latest exciting science and technology developments on their doorstep and inspire future generations.

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Steps into STEM

Inspired by what you saw at Somerscience Festival this year? Discover ‘Steps into STEM‘, your gateway to opportunities and resources in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here, you can explore a list of renowned STEM organisations, each dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and collaboration within their respective fields. Whether you’re a student, educator, or STEM enthusiast, these organisations offer invaluable resources, activities, and programs to support your journey of exploration and growth.

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Steps into STEM

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STEM News and Events

Get involved! From inspiring talks to hands-on workshops, there are STEM activities happening every week. Find out about STEM activities and events happening across the country.

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Somerscience Festival is funded through donations from our sponsors.
If you are interested in supporting the festival get in touch

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Follow us on social media for all the latest updates on the festival and keep an eye on the website for the first peek at our programme.

Somerscience

The Somerscience Festival is an exciting new science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) family festival taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 01 May 2023 in South Somerset.