STEAM Club

Calling all 11-16 year olds! Join us for our hands-on monthly STEAM Club and enjoy a creative twist on your STEM subjects using authentic materials to explore the skills behind mining.

Sun 21 September: Wild Detectives

Discover how wildlife is thriving on former coalfields in this exciting workshop. Use real scientific tools to track bugs, survey wildlife, and explore how nature is bouncing back in rewilded landscapes.

Sun 19 October: Ochre Art

Discover why our water treatment plant turns the water orange. Use this by-product and other natural dyes to make your own incredible artwork to take home.

Sun 16 November: Spectacular Sparklers

Explore the science of combustion and energy transfer in this hands-on STEM workshop. Investigate which foods store the most energy. Then, put your knowledge into action by safely creating your own sparkler and discovering the chemistry behind the sparkle!

(Please note children must be accompanied by an adult – adults do not need to book)