Hands-on & VR

Science Workshops

Inspire a love of science — without the planning.
12 curriculum-aligned workshops delivered in your school hall, from Reception to Year 6.

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1,800+
School visits across the UK
12
Science workshop topics
EYFS–Y6
Every year group covered
Now Booking For 2027

British Science Week
2027

5 – 14 March 2027

The British Science Association announces the 2027 theme in the autumn — we will publish it here the day it lands. Schools booking now secure their date first, and we build the workshop around the theme once it is confirmed. Expect nine hands-on activities across the day, differentiated from Reception to Year 6 and built around the new theme. Days inside British Science Week carry a £100 supplement.

Book Your 2027 Date → See Our BSW 2027 Page →

Curiosity 2026 Activities

The 2026 line-up — still bookable year-round. The 2027 activities will be published here once the theme is announced.

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Giant Bubble Ring
Surface Tension
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Kinetic Energy
Energy Transfer
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Spin Like a Skater
Angular Momentum
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Grab the Orange
Density & Buoyancy
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Human Circuit
Electricity
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Bernoulli’s Windbags
Air Pressure
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Inertia Tablecloth
Newton’s First Law
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Disappearing Water
Polymers & Osmosis
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ZipString
Waves & Vibrations
Expert-Led · In Your School

Hands-on Science Workshops

No VR headsets needed. Our hands-on workshops bring live science demonstrations, experiments and challenges into your school hall. Up to 6 workshops per day, up to 32 pupils in each.

British Science Week 2026
British Science Week 2026
Best Seller
EYFS – Y6 · Hands-on

The Curiosity workshop — 9 spectacular activities including giant bubbles, kinetic energy experiments, human circuits and more. Our best-selling workshop, delivered over 1,800 times.

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Bubbles Blowout
Bubbles Blowout
EYFS – Y6 · Hands-on

Explore gas properties, surface tension and pressure through spectacular bubble experiments — from giant bubble rings to bouncing bubbles and cloud-in-a-bottle.

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Sphero Indi Bots
Sphero Indi Bots
KS1 – KS2 · Hands-on

Coding and robotics through interactive play with Sphero Indi robots. Students learn algorithms, sequencing and debugging through physical programming.

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Up to 6 workshops per day
up to 32 pupils per workshop
£4.16 per pupil (full day)
All equipment provided
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Immersive Virtual Reality

VR Science Workshops

9 immersive VR experiences that transport students inside the science. Class set of headsets, guided by our trained facilitators. Up to 6 workshops per day.

Climate Change VR
Climate Change VR
KS1 – KS2 · Virtual Reality

Witness bush fires, river flooding and deforestation through immersive VR. Understanding climate science, pollution and human impact — empowering action.
Space Exploration VR
Space Exploration VR
KS1 – KS2 · Virtual Reality

Journey through the solar system, experience the Moon landing and tour the International Space Station in immersive virtual reality.
Dinosaurs VR
Dinosaurs VR
KS1 – KS2 · Virtual Reality

Walk among life-size dinosaurs, investigate fossils and witness the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs — all through immersive VR.
Rainforests VR
Rainforests VR
KS1 – KS2 · Virtual Reality

Explore every layer of the rainforest in VR — from the dark forest floor to the sunlit canopy. Habitats, food chains and biodiversity.
Mountains VR
Mountains VR
KS1 – KS2 · Virtual Reality

Climb the world’s highest peaks in VR. Explore mountain formation, erosion, extreme habitats and the geological forces that shape our planet.
Human Body VR
Human Body VR
Y5 – Y6 · Virtual Reality

Journey inside the circulatory system — stand inside a beating heart, follow blood cells through arteries and understand how the body keeps us alive.
Our Seas VR
Our Seas VR
KS1 – KS2 · Virtual Reality

Explore tropical storms, melting polar caps, ocean plastics and the fragile ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico — understanding how climate change and pollution are transforming our seas.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes VR
Volcanoes & Earthquakes VR
Y3 – Y4 · Virtual Reality

Stand at the rim of an erupting volcano, feel the ground shake during an earthquake and explore plate tectonics — too dangerous to visit, perfect for VR.
Forces & Motion VR
Forces & Motion VR
Y3 & Y5 · Virtual Reality

See invisible forces in VR — watch magnetic field lines, visualise gravity bending paths and understand air resistance at molecular level.
Up to 6 workshops per day
up to 32 pupils per workshop
£4.16 per pupil (full day)
Class set of VR headsets
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Pricing

Choose Your Workshop Type

Hands-on experiments or immersive VR — pick the experience that suits your school and budget.

Half Day
£599
Up to 4 sessions
Up to 4 workshops
32 students per session
£4.68 per pupil
Most Popular
Full Day
£799
Up to 6 workshops
Up to 6 workshops
32 students per session
£4.16 per pupil
Large School
£899
Full Day · Up to 4 Form Entry
Up to 120 per year group
Bigger audiences per session
Even lower cost per pupil

Our hands-on science shows work brilliantly with larger audiences. If your school has bigger year groups or wants to combine classes, we can accommodate more students per session — making it even better value.

Workshops delivered during British Science Week (5–14 March 2027) carry a £100 per day supplement — those five school days are our busiest of the year.

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How We Deliver Science

Our Science Delivery Ethos

Every Spark2 science workshop follows our proven delivery framework, designed with teachers to maximise engagement and learning outcomes from Reception to Year 6.

1

Hook

Grab attention with a spectacular demonstration or challenge that creates instant curiosity and wonder.

2

Predict

Students make predictions and hypotheses before each experiment — building scientific thinking from the start.

3

Discover

Hands-on experimentation and immersive VR let students discover the science for themselves — not just be told it.

4

Connect

Link science to real-world careers, everyday life and Future Skills — making learning relevant and memorable.

Year Group Differentiation

Every single activity is differentiated from Reception to Year 6 with targeted vocabulary, age-appropriate questions and tailored delivery tips. Our presenters adapt in real-time based on the group in front of them.

Reception Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Future Skills Passport Integration

Every workshop maps to the Future Skills Passport framework. Students develop essential life skills through science — the only science workshop provider offering this.

✅ Learn Effectively
✅ Solve Real Problems
✅ Speak With Confidence
✅ Work as a Team
✅ Plan Their Future

Safety & Professionalism

Full risk assessments for every activity, DBS-checked presenters, comprehensive safety checklists, and all equipment inspected before each session. We take care of everything so teachers can focus on learning.

✅ Full risk assessment documentation
✅ DBS-checked presenters
✅ Equipment safety checks
✅ £10M public liability insurance

Virtual Reality in Science

Our VR science experiences transport students inside the concepts they’re learning — from shrinking down to explore the human body to travelling through the solar system. VR makes abstract science tangible and unforgettable.

Immersive Learning
See science from the inside out, experiencing phenomena that are impossible to demonstrate physically.
Curriculum Linked
Every VR experience maps directly to the primary science curriculum and supports learning objectives.
Safe & Supervised
All VR is delivered by trained facilitators with proper safeguards and age-appropriate content.

What Schools Say About Our Science Workshops

Real feedback from real teachers

★★★★★

The children said it was the best 40 minutes of their life, and the staff agreed! He was absolutely fantastic with the children – engaging, fun and pitched perfectly.

St Albert the Great

Science Lead

★★★★★

The whole day was a highlight of the school year. The children are still talking about it weeks later. Rob was brilliant with every age group from Reception to Year 6.

Newark Hill Academy

Science Lead

★★★★★

The children had huge smiles on their faces throughout the entire session. It was genuinely one of the best workshops we’ve ever had in school.

Montbelle Primary School

Teacher

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