>July Events / Business Editorials / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Tourist Attractions Norfolk and Suffolk / Wildlife June 12, 2019
Norwich Science Festival comes to the Discovery Zone at the Royal Norfolk Show with huge selection of hands-on, messy and fun learning activities for all ages and interests.
The Food and Farming Discovery Trust have collaborated with Norwich Science Festival to put on this year’s Discovery Zone.
Join local scientists to learn about cuddly microbes, bird migration, rockets, pink pigeons, beach conservation, modern farming, animal husbandry and much more.
Plus polish up your scientific and engineering skills by model making, DNA detecting, nest building, solving riddles, experimenting with chemicals and food and by battling with bacteria.
All the activities and stands are free of charge and there are also free workshops and entertainment on the central Discovery Zone stage. All events and timings are subject to change.
Wednesday
9.45 to 11.00 DNA Detectives – To Catch A Thief show
11.00 to 11.30 Wild man of the woods – traditional country storytelling
11.30 to 11.45 Open Youth Trust
11.45 to 12.15 Mad Science – Keep It Clear show
12.15 to 1.30 DNA Detectives – To Catch A Thief show
1.30 to 1.45 Food, Farming and Countryside Challenge Prize giving
1.45 to 2.15 Mad Science – Keep It Clear show
2.15 to 2.30 Open Youth Trust
2.30 to 3.00 Wild man of the woods – traditional country storytelling
Thursday
10.00 to 11.15 DNA Detectives – To Catch A Thief show
11.15 to 11.30 Wild man of the woods – traditional country storytelling
11.30 to 12.00 Schools Art Competition Prize giving
12.00 to 12.30 Mad Science – Keep It Clear show
12.30 to 1.45 DNA Detectives – To Catch A Thief show
1.45 to 2.15 Mad Science – Keep It Clear show
2.15 to 2.45 Wild man of the woods – traditional country storytelling
The Discovery Zone is the hub of interactive learning and entertainment for young people and families and where you can learn more about this autumn’s Norwich Science Festival at The Forum, Norwich.
The organisations providing free activities in the Discovery Zone include the Norwich Research Park, University of East Anglia, Institute of Physics, British Science Association, Forum Trust, Raptor Aerospace Ltd, Alpha Inclusion, DNA Detectives, Morrisons, Norfolk County Council, Holkham Estate, Food and Farming Discovery Trust, SAW Trust, The Nest Project, Fresh Start for Hens.
To keep up-to-date with announcements about Norwich Science Festival, follow@NorwichSciFest on Twitter, or Norwich Science Festival on Facebook and Instagram, and keep an eye on norwichsciencefestival.co.uk for headline announcements in July and the full programme at the end of August.
