British Science Week

British Science Week, 6-15 March 2026 #BSW26

A ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths

Aiming to raise awareness, spark enthusiasm and celebrate science, engineering, technology and maths with people of all ages and from all walks of life.

The theme for 2026 is Curiosity: what’s your question?

This theme is all about getting you thinking about what you most want to know about the world, and how you could find out. All scientific discoveries and advancements have come from a spark of curiosity. No experiment was conducted without a someone behind it being inquisitive, wanting to know the answer. But curiosity isn’t just about conventional science, it’s part of our everyday lives, it’s how we understand and interact with our environment. It can help us make the world a better place. Curiosity about the climate crisis and how we can protect our planet can lead us to make more eco-friendly choices.

British Science Week activity packs

The free British Science Week activity packs are filled with a wide range of fun and educational activities, created by us and our partners, with the support of UK Research and Innovation. They include resources suitable for children from under 5s up to around age 14.

Download a free activity pack here: Activity packs - British Science Week

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Resources & kits to support science curriculum leaning outdoors here: Science - Curriculum Learning