Community PopUp at The Grand Arcade

Join us for some family fun at The Grand Arcade, Cambridge.

We will be exploring the seasonal changes as we move into Spring and discovering why it is the perfect season for growth and new life through our shows and activities.

Our hands-on, interactive exhibits will be available for you to investigate and learn more about the incredible world of engineering.

Free entry

Today’s shows:

11.30am Choc full of Science

Indulge your senses as the Cambridge Science Centre team explores the science behind your favourite chocolate bar. Find out what it’s made of, how it’s made, what it does to you, and take part in some fun demonstrations  - all in the name of chocolate and science!

2.30pm Springing into Life

It's Spring! But what does that mean? In this fun show find out why days get longer, why it starts to warm up, and why animals have their young in Spring. Build an egg and discover out why they're so important. See which animals are the "springy-est" and can jump the furthest - can you jump further than an Elephant? Wait and see!

Make something a little different with our activities today!

12.30pm  Feed the Birds

We reuse empty toilet roll tubes, by transforming them into a fabulous bird feeders full of nutritious seeds to attract brilliant bird species to your garden! All materials provided, suitable for all ages, although seed mix may contain traces of nuts.

3.30pm  Strawberry DNA

Strawberries have 8 copies of their DNA meaning there's lots for us to extract! Find out how and learn a bit more about this special molecule.

Please note that the Centre on Clifton Road is closed over this period.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times.