The Purbeck School Science Fair 2026
🔬✨ A free, family-friendly afternoon of hands-on science fun ✨
🔬The Purbeck School invites you to its Science Fair 2026, a lively and inspiring event packed with interactive science activities for all ages. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to explore science together, meet real scientists and get involved in exciting experiments and demonstrations.
📅 Event Details
Saturday 28th February 2026 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
🎟️ FREE entry
No need to book — simply come along on the day!
👨👩👧👦 Who’s It For?
- All ages welcome
- A fun, educational afternoon for the whole family
🧪 What’s On
Enjoy a wide range of free, hands-on scientific activities led by experts, organisations and students, including:
- 🪨 Geology Rocks
- 🧵 Craft a Creature
- ⚗️ Chemical Reactions
- 🔭 Fantastic Physics
There will also be interactive workshops run by The Purbeck School’s own science staff and students, offering a great insight into science learning at the school.
🤝 Featuring
Meet and learn from a fantastic mix of organisations, including:
Dorset Coast Forum • Dorset Wildlife Trust • The Tank Museum • Health Sciences University
Dorset County Hospital • National Trust • Butterfly Conservation • Etches Collection
Exeter University • Royal Navy • Urban Heaths Partnership • STEM Ambassadors
Swanage Medical Practice • CEFAS • Institute of Physics • Lotek • ACS
🌌 Extra Attractions
- 🔵 The Amazing Science Dome – back again this year
(£1 cash entry on the day) - 🆕 NEW for 2026: “Teacher Creatures”
- ☕ Café open throughout the event serving hot and cold refreshments
📩 Further Information
For more details, please contact the event coordinator:
Maria Beale – mbeale@purbeck.wessex.ac
A brilliant local event celebrating curiosity, discovery and STEM — perfect for families, young scientists and anyone with an interest in how the world works.
