Cambridge Science Centre School Trip

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What We Offer Visiting Schools

Cambridge Science Centre provides interactive, curriculum-aligned STEM programmes for school groups. Our programmes immerse students in science through hands-on exhibits and dynamic workshops tailored to different age groups and learning levels. Students can explore our 20+ interactive exhibits and dive into lab and workshop sessions that cover core science concepts. Dedicated science communicators lead the sessions, ensuring a supportive and fun educational experience that sparks curiosity and critical thinking.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

Cambridge Science Centre is more than just a visit; it’s an inspiring science journey designed to engage students actively in STEM learning. Our programs, led by trained science communicators, encourage students to ask questions and develop scientific skills in an interactive setting. We foster an open-ended, hands-on approach that aligns with classroom learning objectives.

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What activities are available during educational visits?

Open access to over 20 exciting open-ended, hands-on exhibits covering diverse STEM subjects from AI to zoology.

A led-workshop of your choice covering subjects from dinosaurs to coding. We offer workshops suitable for KS1 to KS3.

You are welcome to access our outside picnic area for lunch or we will offer you inside space if available.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Physics School Trip

Electricity and circuits Forces Fuels and Energy Aviation and Flight

Physics: Forces, motion, electricity, and light
Light
Forces
Electricity
Velocity
Circuits
Circuitry

Please check out our different workshops by going to the Schools page on our website and downloading our brochure.

Chemistry School Trip

States of Matter Properties and changes of materials

Chemistry: Basic reactions and chemical processes
Chemistry
States Of Matter
Properties Materials
Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactions

We cover a range of chemisty-based subjects in our varied workshops. Please download our brochure from our website.

Biology School Trip

Animals including humans Everyday materials Evolution and inheritance Senses Human Body

Genetics
Human Anatomy
Biology Cellular Cells
DNA
Evolution

Our various workshops offer a range of subjects. To view the full range, please go to our website and download our schools brochure. Each workshop is also listed on our website.

What size groups do we cater for?

Average class of 30, but please contact us if you have more pupils as we can tailor to fit your needs.

On-site classroom facilities?

Yes. We have two classrooms you can use

Is there first aid on site?

There will always be a first aider on site.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Please see our accessibility statement on our website for full information. We do offer easy access for visitors with disabilities.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes - please advise on booking.

Who are Cambridge Science Centre?

A visit from Cambridge Science Centre is a great way of extending ideas across and beyond the school curriculum.

We are based on Cambridge Science Park, so within easy access of the surrounding area and wider areas who may use the A14 or A11 roadways.

Our team of dedicated science communicators will lead and facilitate your visit.