STEM Discovery Centre
What's on last checked 3 Nov 2026; details updated 8 Nov 2026
Christmas lights switch-ons near Stevenage: 7 within 5 miles
Coming up
8 dates
Full-on Teens STEM Day
This all-day session for children aged 11+ has a different STEM theme each time, with previous sessions focusing on Rube Goldberg Machines, Waterbomb Launchers, Lego Mindstorm Robo
Friday STEM Sessions
This 5-week course offers STEM-based hands-on activities exploring a different theme every half-term, with two identical sessions available each Friday for children aged 7-11.
STEAMing Teens
This 5-week or 10-session course for students aged 11+ offers STEM skills development and GCSE-level learning, with two identical sessions available each Friday.
KS4 Chemistry
This session covers the practical aspects of the KS4 Chemistry curriculum for children aged 11+, using relevant equipment such as Bunsen burners and chemicals.
EYFS / Early Years STEM
This session for children up to 7 years old investigates aspects of a different theme, introduces new vocabulary and concepts, uses scientific equipment for activities, and include
Crafty Chemistry at Christmas
A hands-on festive science event featuring experiments and crafts including rocket launching, metal etching, and bath bomb making.
KS4 Maths
This session covers higher-level maths theory content for students aged 11+ who have a good understanding of maths and wish to explore the subject further or prepare for GCSE exams
KS4 Biology
This session covers the practical aspects of the KS4 Biology curriculum for children aged 11+, with all equipment and materials provided.
Regular nights
- Friday STEM SessionsFridays
Christmas lights switch-ons near Stevenage
All Christmas lights switch-ons
Thu 12 Nov · 18:45
Red Lion · Stevenage
Get ready for a fantastic evening of festive fun, live music and Christmas magic!
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Sat 14 Nov · 18:00
The Red Hart · Hitchin
🎄 BRING ON THE HOLIDAYS 🎄 Join us straight after the Lights Switch On in the town square for live music, mulled wine and the start of Christmas festivities at Kite.
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Sat 14 Nov · 11:30
Hitchin
Christmas lights switch-on at Market Place, Hitchin. 11.30am to 9pm. Run by Visit Hitchin (Hitchin BID).
Facilities
About
The STEM Discovery Centre is an education facility in Stevenage developed in partnership with North Hertfordshire College, Airbus, and Hertfordshire LEP to celebrate STEM and space exploration.
Next at STEM Discovery Centre - Stevenage: Full-on Teens STEM Day (tonight, 10am) and Friday STEM Sessions (13 Nov, 10am). We list 8 dates coming up. Listed facilities: family friendly, function room, private hire and booking required.
Questions
- What's coming up at STEM Discovery Centre - Stevenage?
- Full-on Teens STEM Day (tonight, 10am), Friday STEM Sessions (13 Nov, 10am) and STEAMing Teens (13 Nov, 10am). We list 8 upcoming dates in all.
- How do I get to STEM Discovery Centre - Stevenage by train?
- The nearest station is Stevenage, about 5 minutes on foot.
- Where is STEM Discovery Centre - Stevenage?
- STEM Discovery Centre - Stevenage is at Argyle Way, SG1 2NF.
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