Christmas at the Science Stage

Check out our selection of FREE science shows taking place over the festive period.

Festive Freeze

Join us on an adventure into low temperatures with demonstrations so cool, they're absolutely freezing! Have you ever wondered what it's like to touch a cloud? Make your way to the Science Stage to discover more.

Festive Fireworks

Crackle! Whoosh! Pop! Watch as our pyrotechnic team explain the science behind fireworks with eye-popping experiments that are sure to go off with a BANG! Which colourful chemicals light up our night sky? Come along to find out!

Extreme Existence: The COLD

Come discover the science behind huddling, shutting out the cold, the advantages of colourless blood or allowing the cold to take hold. W5 will need volunteers on stage as we explore the science behind some remarkable creatures in 'Extreme Existence: The Cold.' Uncover how these animals survive in some of the coldest places on Earth. This interactive show allows you to choose the animals to learn about, while we delve into their adaptations to life under extreme conditions. Audience participation essential!

Science Mysteries of Christmas

Christmas is a time of mystery and wonder! Ever wondered how Santa gets around the world so quickly on Christmas Eve? And how exactly does he manages to squeeze himself down a narrow chimney? Join us as we look at these Christmas conundrums and propose just a few scientific solutions of our own.

Dates and Times

The above shows will be running daily at 11am, 12noon and 4:30pm on the following dates:

• 25 and 26 November
• 2 and 3 December
• 9 and 10 December
• 16 November – 23 December

Pop along to our FREE drop-in sessions this Christmas at W5's Science Stage.

Mission Santa

Can you help Santa? His beard is black, there’s soot on his sack, his nose is tickly too – with your help he’ll NOT get stuck up the chimney, ACHOO, ACHOO, ACHOO!

Join us at the Science Stage to build your very own Santa rocket to launch up the chimney.

Dates and Times:

Daily from 1:30pm to 3:30pm on the following dates:

• 25 and 26 November
• 2 and 3 December
• 9 and 10 December
• 16 December – 23 December

Running daily from 27 December - 7 January, join us in the Lecture Theatre to marvel at some really cool science!

Deep Freeze

Join us on an adventure into low temperatures with demonstrations so cool, they're absolutely freezing! Have you ever wondered what it's like to touch a cloud? Make your way to the Lecture Theatre to find out.

Dates and Times

Daily at 11am and 2pm on the following dates:

• 27th December – 7th January