Windermere Science Festival - Windermere Jetty Museum
Windermere Jetty Museum
9th and 10th May
Head along for an exciting weekend packed with hands-on STEM activities, engaging talks, and interactive workshops for all ages, all set within the stunning lakeside grounds of Windermere Jetty Museum.
Enjoy live shows and demonstrations from leading science experts and communicators.
Curious about how weather forecasts are made? Simon Gilbert from the Met Office shares a lively, family-friendly look at what it takes to present the perfect forecast.
Take to the water with expert ecologists on a canoe safari across Windermere, or explore the science of volcanoes from a whole new perspective on the lake.
If you’re up for a challenge, don’t miss the festival’s famous Big Float on Sunday 10 May—where you can design, build, and test your own full-sized cardboard boat.
And don’t forget to dress the part—sci-fi-inspired costumes are highly encouraged, so let your imagination run wild!
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