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The Family Science Festival at Nothe Fort in Poole takes place on 12 September 2026 at 23:00. The festival runs from 10:00 to 16:00 the following day and invites inquisitive minds to explore interactive exhibits.
<h3><strong>Sunday 13 September<br /> 10:00am – 4:00pm<br /> Calling all inquisitive minds for another exciting and interactive science day at the Fort. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></strong></h3> <div></div> <h4 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><strong>Expect a whole bunch of exciting experiments, demonstrations, and lots more family fun activities featuring:</strong></h4> <h5></h5> <h5 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6/1/16/2692.png" alt="⚒️" width="16" height="16" /></span> Dig the Street Archaeology by Context One<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tad/1/16/1f995.png" alt="🦕" width="16" height="16" /></span> Fossil handling from the Etches Collection Museum<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t10/1/16/1f6bd.png" alt="🚽" width="16" height="16" /></span> Interactive Displays by Litter Free Dorset<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb8/1/16/1f4e1.png" alt="📡" width="16" height="16" /> </span>Morse code and radio demos with South Dorset Radio Society<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf8/1/16/267b.png" alt="♻️" width="16" height="16" /></span> Recycling science from Dorset recycling<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/1f680.png" alt="🚀" width="16" height="16" /></span> Rocket launches with The Institute of Physics</h5> <h5 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><span class="x1xsqp64 xiy17q3 x1o6pynw x19co3pv xdj266r xjn30re xat24cr x1hb08if x2b8uid" data-testid="emoji"><span class="xexx8yu xcaqkgz x18d9i69 xbwkkl7 x3jgonx x1bhl96m">🌿 Habitat displays and plant ID activities by Bugs, Bones & Botany</span></span><br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t42/1/16/1f4a7.png" alt="💧" width="16" height="16" /></span> Liquid science with Wessex Water<br class="html-br" />and… <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></h5> <h5 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9e/1/16/1f41c.png" alt="🐜" width="16" height="16" /></span> Animal and insect demonstrations by Ants on a Rock</h5> <h5><div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></h5> <h3><strong>Schedule to be confirmed.</strong></h3> <div></div> <div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> </div> <h4><strong>Animal and insect demonstrations by Ants on a Rock</strong></h4> <p>Join us for some interactive animal science demonstrations from Ants on a Rock.</p> <p>Bookable on the day – 40 tickets per 25 minute show. Tickets are first come first served – don’t miss out on all the creepy-crawly fun.<br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><strong>Show times:</strong><br class="html-br" />11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, & 3:00pm <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> <p> </p> <div> <h4><strong>Admission Information</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <h5>This event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>What3Words Location for Nothe Fort: </strong><a href="https://w3w.co/dogs.claim.nest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dogs.claim.nest</a></h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Parking: </strong>parking is available outside the fort at Nothe Car Park (What3Words: <a href="https://w3w.co/mixed.stuck.serve" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mixed.stuck.serve</a>)</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Seating Provided:</strong> – This is not a seated performance, but there are seats all around the Fort if required while on site.</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Food and Drink:</strong> The Fort View Café will be open.</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Dogs: We are a dog-friendly museum. We ask that all dogs remain on short leads at all times. Please expect to see dogs in the Fort during your visit. </strong></h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Wheelchair User Access:</strong> Nothe Fort is wheelchair accessible and has a lift. If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact Nothe Fort ahead of your visit (01305 766626).</h5> </li> </ul> </div>
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Family Science Festival takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Family Science Festival is held at Nothe Fort in Poole (Barrack Road, Weymouth, DT4 8UF).
Tickets for Family Science Festival can be booked via nothefort.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Family Science Festival at Nothe Fort in Poole takes place on 12 September 2026 at 23:00. The festival runs from 10:00 to 16:00 the following day and invites inquisitive minds to explore interactive exhibits.
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<h3><strong>Sunday 13 September<br /> 10:00am – 4:00pm<br /> Calling all inquisitive minds for another exciting and interactive science day at the Fort. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></strong></h3> <div></div> <h4 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><strong>Expect a whole bunch of exciting experiments, demonstrations, and lots more family fun activities featuring:</strong></h4> <h5></h5> <h5 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6/1/16/2692.png" alt="⚒️" width="16" height="16" /></span> Dig the Street Archaeology by Context One<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tad/1/16/1f995.png" alt="🦕" width="16" height="16" /></span> Fossil handling from the Etches Collection Museum<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t10/1/16/1f6bd.png" alt="🚽" width="16" height="16" /></span> Interactive Displays by Litter Free Dorset<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb8/1/16/1f4e1.png" alt="📡" width="16" height="16" /> </span>Morse code and radio demos with South Dorset Radio Society<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf8/1/16/267b.png" alt="♻️" width="16" height="16" /></span> Recycling science from Dorset recycling<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/1f680.png" alt="🚀" width="16" height="16" /></span> Rocket launches with The Institute of Physics</h5> <h5 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><span class="x1xsqp64 xiy17q3 x1o6pynw x19co3pv xdj266r xjn30re xat24cr x1hb08if x2b8uid" data-testid="emoji"><span class="xexx8yu xcaqkgz x18d9i69 xbwkkl7 x3jgonx x1bhl96m">🌿 Habitat displays and plant ID activities by Bugs, Bones & Botany</span></span><br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t42/1/16/1f4a7.png" alt="💧" width="16" height="16" /></span> Liquid science with Wessex Water<br class="html-br" />and… <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></h5> <h5 class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9e/1/16/1f41c.png" alt="🐜" width="16" height="16" /></span> Animal and insect demonstrations by Ants on a Rock</h5> <h5><div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></h5> <h3><strong>Schedule to be confirmed.</strong></h3> <div></div> <div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> </div> <h4><strong>Animal and insect demonstrations by Ants on a Rock</strong></h4> <p>Join us for some interactive animal science demonstrations from Ants on a Rock.</p> <p>Bookable on the day – 40 tickets per 25 minute show. Tickets are first come first served – don’t miss out on all the creepy-crawly fun.<br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><strong>Show times:</strong><br class="html-br" />11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, & 3:00pm <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> <p> </p> <div> <h4><strong>Admission Information</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <h5>This event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>What3Words Location for Nothe Fort: </strong><a href="https://w3w.co/dogs.claim.nest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dogs.claim.nest</a></h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Parking: </strong>parking is available outside the fort at Nothe Car Park (What3Words: <a href="https://w3w.co/mixed.stuck.serve" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mixed.stuck.serve</a>)</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Seating Provided:</strong> – This is not a seated performance, but there are seats all around the Fort if required while on site.</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Food and Drink:</strong> The Fort View Café will be open.</h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Dogs: We are a dog-friendly museum. We ask that all dogs remain on short leads at all times. Please expect to see dogs in the Fort during your visit. </strong></h5> </li> <li> <h5><strong>Wheelchair User Access:</strong> Nothe Fort is wheelchair accessible and has a lift. If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact Nothe Fort ahead of your visit (01305 766626).</h5> </li> </ul> </div>
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Family Science Festival?
Family Science Festival takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Where is Family Science Festival taking place?
Family Science Festival is held at Nothe Fort in Poole (Barrack Road, Weymouth, DT4 8UF).
How do I get tickets for Family Science Festival?
Tickets for Family Science Festival can be booked via nothefort.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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