Sheffield Fayre in Norfolk Heritage Park, 25-26 August

Kitchen Science Carnage: what can you do with common chemicals and materials found in your kitchen? We're once again supporting the Sheffield Fayre this August bank holiday weekend.

The Sheffield Fayre is organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with The Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park. It's supported by the University of Sheffield's National Fairground Archive and Dream Bigger Dreams.

Professor Vanessa from the University of Sheffield's National Fairground Archive will bring a range of amazing shows including Professor Jon's Flea Circus, Strange but True, The Insect Circus Museum and leading street performers from around the UK including Dangerous Steve.

Kitchen Science Carnage is one of the many family-friendly interactive activities we're bringing to Sheffield Fayre as part of Dream Bigger Dreams. It's a rapid exploration into the intriguing experiments you can do with common chemicals and materials found in your kitchen cupboard. Be prepared to light your brillo pads on fire, make a bubble eruption from yeast and fire rockets to Mars, all while learning a thing or two about the chemistry and physics behind the mess.

We will also have Professor Fluffy, and some silly science for the younger children and for the parents, staff our Institute for Lifelong Learning will be on hand to explain how gaining a University qualification through part-time study may be easier than you think.

We hope to see you there!

Dream Bigger Dreams Sheffield Fayre activities

Sunday 25 August

Silly Science and Professor Fluffy
Think science is boring? We'll change your view with lots of fun and interactive challenges. Plus Professor Fluffy will be here to teach you more about your body and how it works.

Bed of Nails
Ever wondered if lying on a nail might hurt, how about a couple of thousand nails? Come along and see a bed of nails in action. Learn about the science and theory on how the combined surface area of several thousand nails can support the weight of a person.

Kitchen Science Carnage (shows at 12, 2 and 4pm)
Kitchen Science Carnage is a rapid exploration into the intriguing experiments you can do with common chemicals and materials found in your kitchen cupboard. Be prepared to light your brillo pads on fire, make a bubble eruption from yeast and fire rockets to Mars, all while learning a thing or two about the chemistry and physics behind the mess.

Gain a qualification through a part-time course
Learning isn't just for the young! Meet our institute for lifelong learning team and find out what you could learn on our part-time courses.

Monday 26 August

Kitchen Science Carnage (shows at 12pm and 4pm)
Kitchen Science Carnage is a rapid exploration into the intriguing experiments you can do with common chemicals and materials found in your kitchen cupboard. Be prepared to light your brillo pads on fire, make a bubble eruption from yeast and fire rockets to Mars, all while learning a thing or two about the chemistry and physics behind the mess.

Gain a qualification through a part-time course
Learning isn't just for the young! Meet our institute for lifelong learning team and find out what you could learn on our part-time courses.

How cold can you go? (1pm)
How cold can you go? Would you like to find out what happens at -200 degrees? Find out with our liquid nitrogen demonstration with Professor Gillian Gehring.