Chelmsford Science Festival 2026
Join us in October for a celebration of ideas, creativity and discovery - including our Family Festival Weekend.
- 20 - 28 October 2026, 09:00
- Price: Various
Building Future Worlds: Sustainable Construction for a Planet of 10 Billion
How can we shape a more resilient, resource-efficient built environment? Hear more at our roundtable event.
- 20 October 2026, 09:30 - 12:00
- Price: Free
Rethinking your Relationship with Food: Evidence, Insight, Tips
Explore the science behind food choices and how you can harness this knowledge in your daily life.
- 20 October 2026, 13:30 - 14:30
- Price: Free
Use It or Lose It: How Strong Are Your Bones?
How can you keep your bones healthy for life? Join experts from ARU to find out more about the science of bone health.
- 20 October 2026, 15:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Moonshot Fitness: Could Jumping on the Moon Save your Health?
Discover how Moon missions are revealing ways to improve muscle and bone health on Earth.
- 20 October 2026, 17:30 - 18:30
- Price: Free
Space Journal: The Art and Science of Cosmic Exploration
Join award-winning science presenter and author Dallas Campbell for a journey through humanity's enduring fascination with space.
- 20 October 2026, 18:30 - 20:30
- Price: £10 adults, £5 students, under 16s free
Playable Worlds: Careers Experience Day
A passion for gaming can unlock incredible career path. Bring your Year 9-11 students to ARU for this special careers experience day.
- 21 October 2026, 09:30 - 15:30
- Price: Free
You Are the Future: Founders Building What's Next
What does it take to build a company from nothing? Join business founders for an honest, practical look at entrepreneurship.
- 21 October 2026, 17:00 - 18:30
- Price: Free
The Common Cold: 30,000 Years Of The Sniffles
We all know what a cold feels like, but do we understand the science behind it? Discover the history and science of the common cold.
- 21 October 2026, 19:00 - 20:00
- Price: Free
The Power of Voice: It's Not Just What You Say...
What does your voice reveal? Discover how tone, emotion and delivery shape trust, connection, learning and human behaviour.
- 21 October 2026, 19:30 - 20:30
- Price: Free