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EventBath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI)

Bath Taps into Science 2026 (family hands-on science day)

A free, hands-on science and STEM festival at BRLSI in Bath, with experiments and demos run by universities, schools, local groups and industry experts. The public day is open to all ages with no booking needed, so a parent can bring children of any age.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI)[1]
Who it’s for
All ages welcome on the public day; families, with a parent or carer able to bring children. The schools day (13 November) is for KS2 and KS3 classes booked by teachers.[2]
Entry
Students or a school can enter
Worth
Hands-on experiments and demos across electricity, code-breaking, paper darts, architecture and advanced technology, run by universities and industry experts.
Cost
Free entry, all ages welcome, no booking needed.[3]
Where
England (Bath, Somerset)
Format
In person
Dates

Sources

4 sources

  1. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

    BATH TAPS INTO SCIENCE

    Get ready for a jam-packed day of hands-on science fun!

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

    BATH TAPS INTO SCIENCE

    If you are a teacher interested in bringing your KS2 or KS3 class please contact [email protected]

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

    BATH TAPS INTO SCIENCE

    Free entry, all ages welcome, no booking needed.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

    BATH TAPS INTO SCIENCE

    PUBLIC DAY: SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 10-4pm

    Checked 24 October 2026

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