Festival Information
East Of England
Overview
Norwich Science Festival is a city-wide celebration of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Presented by The Forum, it brings together scientists, researchers, artists, performers and educators through talks, live shows, exhibitions and hands-on activities for children and adults.
The Forum forms the main festival hub and hosts The Explorium, a free space filled with interactive exhibits and demonstrations. The wider programme extends across venues in Norwich, combining free drop-in experiences, pre-booked activities, workshops, performances and in-depth discussions.
Line-up
View the official
What's On programme.
Note: Check the official website and social media for the latest programme information.
Festival Attendance: 90,000+ total visits
This organiser-reported figure represents cumulative visits across the full multi-venue festival, including free drop-in activity and ticketed events. It does not represent the number of people at one site or one time, and attendance varies by year and programme.
Location
Norwich Science Festival takes place across venues in Norwich, with its main hub at The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1TF.
Festival Hub
The Forum hosts the majority of festival events and is home to The Explorium, a free, hands-on space featuring interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Activity also takes place on Millennium Plain and at partner venues around the city.
Getting There
The Forum is centrally located and can be reached by public transport, on foot or by bike. Information about public transport, cycling and parking is available through the festival’s Plan Your Visit page.
Check each event listing for its precise venue and access information before travelling.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: Free – £22
This approximate range covers free activities and individually ticketed talks, shows and workshops. Always check the official listings for current prices.
Norwich Science Festival uses an event-by-event ticketing model. The programme combines free drop-in activities, free events that require advance booking, and individually ticketed talks, shows and workshops.
Visit the festival’s What’s On page to check prices, age guidance, availability and booking arrangements for each event. Some events are booked through partner venues.
Ticket Types
- Free drop-in activities
- Free pre-booked events
- Ticketed talks, shows and workshops
Important Ticket Information
Many events have limited capacity, including some free activities, so advance booking is recommended where tickets are offered. Check the individual event listing and the festival’s Plan Your Visit guidance before booking.
Accommodation
Norwich Science Festival is not a camping festival. Visitors staying overnight will need to arrange accommodation in Norwich or the surrounding area.
The Visit Norwich website lists local accommodation options.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is available on the festival’s official Accessibility page. The majority of events and The Explorium take place at The Forum, which has step-free access, accessible toilets, Changing Places facilities and accessible parking.
Free Essential Companion tickets are available for events booked directly through the festival. Access arrangements for events booked through partner venues are set by the relevant venue.
The programme may include SEND-friendly and relaxed performances, live-captioned talks and quieter spaces. Check individual event listings for the provision available at each event.
To discuss access requirements, contact the festival team:
- Email: science@theforumnorwich.co.uk
- Telephone: 01603 727 950
