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  • Book now!

    School groups can still book afternoon places for Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March, while all day family group tickets are still available for Saturday 17th March.

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  • Teachers

    This free event is a great opportunity for your students to experience science, technology, engineering and maths up close in a fresh new way.

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    Teachers
  • Whose Crew Are You?

    Whose Crew Are You? Are you with the Ideas Crew or perhaps the Space Crew? Maybe you belong in the Construction Crew or the Health & Beauty Crew? It's easy to find out, just take part in our quiz.

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    Whose Crew Are You?
  • Careers

    If you have any questions about where qualifications in science, engineering, technology or maths may take you, we aim to have all the answers at The Big Bang Fair.

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    Careers

The Countdown is on..

What's on

From 15 - 17 March 2012, The Big Bang Fair comes to The NEC, Birmingham. Always free, visitors can do everything from designing a solar powered water heater to exploring radioactivity.


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The Show Guide

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The Big Bang Fair Show Guide is the perfect way to pre-plan so you can get the best out of your visit. Make sure to take a good look before you come.

Find out who's on and where and make sure you don't miss anything! Includes a full map of the showfloor and complete descriptions of all our theatres shows, workshops and activities.

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Competitors

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Entry to the National Science & Engineering Competition has now closed, but make sure to come along to The Big Bang Fair to see the finalists.

Open to all 11-18 year olds living in the UK and in full-time education, the Competition rewards students who have achieved excellence in a science, technology, engineering or maths project. The finals of the Competition are held each March as a central part of The Big Bang Fair.

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