Public Day Programme

Inspire the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Discover a whole range of activities to get involved in at Lancashire Science Festival. Check back here for updates for when the new programme is released.

  • Drop-In

    We have a number of drop-in sessions running on our Public Day on Saturday 17 May 2025.

  • Show

    We have unmissable shows taking place at Lancashire Science Festival, discover the wonder of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  • Walkabout

    Discover hands-on activities, exciting experiments and wonderful workshops at Lancashire Science Festival.

  • Workshop

    We have a selection of pre-bookable workshops taking place during our Public Day.
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    Workshop

    Apothecary Soap and Scented Candle Making

    Dive into the world of natural ingredients from our home-grown apothecary garden.

    Booking essential

    JB Firth Building, First Floor, Room 112

    10.00am - 10.45am, 11.00am - 11.45am, 1.00pm - 1.45pm, 2.00pm - 2.45pm, 3.00pm - 3.45pm

    Aged 6+

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    Workshop

    Be a Pharmacist: Making Cough Syrup

    Go behind the scenes of the pharmacy and learn how a pharmacist makes a cough syrup for public dispensing. You will learn how to make your very own cough syrup.

    Booking essential

    Maudland Building, Third Floor, Room MB317

    10.00am - 10.45am, 11.30am - 12.15pm

    Aged 11+

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    Workshop

    Be a Pharmacist: Making Creams

    In this fun and hands-on workshop, you’ll turn into a mini-pharmacist and learn how to make smooth creams and magical suspensions (a.k.a. cool liquid mixtures!).

    Booking essential

    Maudland Building, Third Floor, Room MB317

    1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3.00pm - 3.45pm

    Aged 11+

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    Show

    Bubble Science Show

    Join our unique interactive bubble science show, which combines entertainment with education to make an unforgettable, informative and wondrous hour of STEM edutainment.

    Foster Building, Ground Floor, Foster Lecture Theatre 4 (FBLT4)

    10.00am - 10.45am, 11.30am - 12.15pm, 1.00pm - 1.45pm

    All ages

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    Show

    Bugfest

    Leighton Building, Ground Floor, Room LE002

    12.00pm - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.15pm and 3.00pm - 3.45pm

    All ages

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    Show

    Building the Bat: Inside the Super's Lab

    This engaging session explores the cutting-edge science and engineering that could bring Batman’s iconic gear to life.

    Adelphi Building, Ground Floor, Adelphi Building Lecture Theatre 1

    10.00am - 10.45am, 11.15am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm - 1.15pm

    Aged 11+