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EventUniversity of Sussex with partner universities and local organisations

Lewes STEM Festival 2026 (10th anniversary, Lewes Town Hall)

Lewes STEM Festival returns to Lewes Town Hall on Sunday 15 November 2026 for a day of hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths. There are interactive exhibits, activities and demonstrations with plenty for families and children, and GCSE and A-level students can talk to university students and researchers about studying STEM. Entry is free with no booking needed.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Sussex with partner universities and local organisations[1]
Who it’s for
Families and children of all ages (no age range stated) plus GCSE and A-level students who want to talk to university students and researchers. Children need a parent or carer.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A free drop-in day to try STEM activities, see science in action and talk directly with university students and researchers about STEM study and career options.[3]
Cost
Free entry – no booking required[4]
Year groups
Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
England (Lewes, East Sussex)
Format
In person
Dates

Sources

5 sources

  1. University of Sussex

    Lewes STEM Festival 2026-Celebrating 10 years

    a day of hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. University of Sussex

    Lewes STEM Festival 2026-Celebrating 10 years

    For GCSE and A-level students , the festival is also an opportunity to speak directly with university students and researchers

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. University of Sussex

    Lewes STEM Festival 2026-Celebrating 10 years

    there will once again be a wide range of interactive exhibits, activities and demonstrations, with plenty for families and children to get involved with

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. University of Sussex

    Lewes STEM Festival 2026-Celebrating 10 years

    Free entry – no booking required

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. University of Sussex

    Lewes STEM Festival 2026-Celebrating 10 years

    Sunday 15 November 2026 11am–3pm Lewes Town Hall

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Sunday 15 November 2026, 11am to 3pm[5]

Visit sussex.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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