STEM on your doorstep!

We bring fun, high-quality hands-on science out on the road and into your communities

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About Our Charity We are here to support ALL children and young people build a lifelong love of science through inspirational hands-on activities.

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Bringing STEM To Your Community

As a charity we’re working hard to create a future where curiosity knows no limits. Where you live shouldn’t be a barrier to engaging with great science activities.

Throughout the year we bring fun, high-quality hands-on science out on the road and into your communities.

Keep an eye on this page to find out where we’ll be next and how you can get involved with our fabulous and fun activities.

FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

At Cambridge Science Centre (CSC), we believe every young person should have the chance to explore the transformative world of STEM. We offer free, dedicated sessions to community groups based on what works best for you, so everyone feels welcome and included. This programme is designed to build skills and spark long term interest in STEM by offering free repeat visits to CSC and activities that connect with young people’s every day lives.

To get your community group involved or to learn more, contact our Community Development Officer (katyroper@cambridgesciencecentre.org) for more details.

Click to download our Community Group flyer here

FOR SCHOOLS

We offer a number of special sessions for local schools to bring along a class or year group to Inspire Wisbech, Horsefair Shopping Centre.

During your session, your pupils will enjoy a show run by our experienced Science Communicators, and a number of activities, plus plenty of time to explore our hands-on exhibits.

Interested? Contact us for more details.

STEM in the Fens

We’re back! Find us at Inspire Wisbech, Horsefair Shopping Centre

Location

The Old Argos Unit
28 Churchill Road
Wisbech
PE13 1AR

Open Days for Schools and Community Groups Every Thursday and Friday Contact Us

STEM in the Fens

Join us at Inspire Wisbech – Driven by Curiosity, Delivered by Cambridge Science Centre, for our free, curriculum-linked shows and engaging, hands-on STEM exhibits at Horsefair Shopping Centre, Wisbech.

This year’s focus is on deepening engagement with local schools and community groups across Wisbech and nearby areas. We will be open every Thursday and Friday for school and community group visits.

Interested groups can contact us at schools@cambridgesciencecentre.org to book sessions.

This project is generously funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

From September 2025

We will be open for Schools and Community Group bookings on Thursdays and Fridays. Offering morning or afternoon sessions, combining a curriculum linked show and exploration of the exhibit space.

For Years 1, 2 and 3 our show is “Stronger by Design”
What makes a bullet proof vest so strong – what keeps firefighters safe and what does this have to do with custard?

This interactive show looks at the engineering behind some of the most amazing materials that keep us safe when we’re in danger. We look at the super-strong fabrics that protect firefighters from heat and flames, and we explore how clothing can protect us from on-coming bullets and the hazards of dangerous sports. With lots of chances for audience members to volunteer – introducing concepts including staying safe, forces and materials.

For Years 4, 5 and 6 our show is “Join the Crew”
How do you get into space, and what is it like to live and work there? Learn how physics got us into space and safely back home again. Experience some of the challenges of living in Space and find out how we used science to overcome these challenges.

Please contact schools@cambridgesciencecentre.org for more details and to book your sessions.

Gross Encounters this Autumn Term Half Term – Free entry

This Half Term we invite you and your family to dive into the world of spooky science at Inspire Wisbech! Take on our Evil Genius Awards in our live show and at the lab create your own blood in a bottle and dive into some truly gross encounters this Halloween with plenty of slime. We will open to the public from 10:30am to 2:45pm on Thursday 30 October and Friday 31 October. Entry is free and there is no need to book.

Wisbech Christmas Fayre

The Cambridge Science Centre team is excited to be at Inspire Wisbech on Sunday 14th December as part of the Wisbech Christmas Fayre. Drop in for some Christmas themed activities for the children to take part in including making Christmas DNA paper chains and hands-on science exhibits to explore. Don’t miss it!

STEM in the Fens

Supported by Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority