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  • November 2023

  • Thu 30

    Protecting our planet day 2023

    November 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Join us for Protecting Our Planet Day (POP23), an engaging live-streamed event tailored for schools. The full-day program features live link-up sessions with inspiring experts dedicated to addressing climate change …

  • February 2024

  • Tue 13
    A large ship in the snow

    British Antarctic Survey at the National Museum of the Royal Navy

    February 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    national museum of the royal navy Portsmouth Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base (PP66), HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

    Find out what it takes to carry out vital climate research in some of the toughest conditions in the world. British Antarctic Survey scientists will be bringing both our expertise and …

  • March 2024

  • Sat 16
    A person riding a snowboard down a snow covered slope

    Cambridge Festival: Expedition Ice

    March 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Journey into the future of polar research and operations! As part of 2024's Cambridge Festival, we're inviting you to step inside British Antarctic Survey as we open our office doors …

  • May 2024

  • Fri 3
    A large ship in the snow with a mountain in the background

    Journey to the Antarctic: a virtual visit to Rothera Research Station

    May 3, 2024 @ 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

    Aimed at KS2, children have the opportunity to find out about the facilities at Rothera research station and the challenges faced in trying to modernise it without impacting upon this special environment. They can ask questions to a scientist, pilot and engineers on station.

    Free
  • June 2024

  • Fri 7
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    British Antarctic Survey at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024

    June 7, 2024 - June 9, 2024
    Lyme Regis Fossil Festival The Pavilion on Marine Parade, Seafront, Lyme Regis

    Join British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists at this year's world-famous Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, taking place from Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June. Come and marvel at remarkable fossils …

  • July 2024

  • Fri 19
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    British Antarctic Survey at The Royal International Air Tattoo

    July 19, 2024 @ 7:30 am - July 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
    RAF Fairford RAF Fairford, Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Join the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) as we soar into this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and get an up-close encounter with one of our Twin Otter aircraft, essential …

  • November 2024

  • Tue 12

    Protecting our planet day 2024

    November 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Have you got your ticket to Antarctica? This is a unique chance for you to have your name sent to Antarctica in a time capsule and follow the voyage to …

  • December 2024

  • Wed 18

    British Antarctic Survey at the Science Museum Christmas Lates

    December 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Science Museum Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    The British Antarctic Survey invites you to join us at the Science Museum Christmas Lates. The halls will be decked for a festive celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths …

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Sat 29
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    Join us for an ‘Antarctic Adventure’ – A family talk by a polar scientist at Cambridge Festival 2025

    March 29, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Cockcroft Lecture Theatre (through the Pembroke Archway), Pembroke St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Come along to 'Antarctic Adventure - Explore the Frozen Frontier' - a talk aimed at anyone over 7 years old by British Antarctic Survey polar scientist Kate Hendry and marine …

    Free
  • July 2025

  • Sat 26
    A person riding a snowboard down a snow covered slope

    British Antarctic Survey at the Grand Arcade, Cambridge

    July 26, 2025
    Robert Sayle (John Lewis), Grand Arcade, Cambridge K3-K4 Grand Arcade Saint Andrews Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    On 26 July from 9am-5pm, join the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) at the Grand Arcade shopping centre in Cambridge for the brilliant opportunity to explore polar science close to home. This free event will feature a showcase of some of the work conducted at BAS.

  • October 2025

  • Sat 11
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    British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day, Cambridge

    October 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Hills Road Sixth Form Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    On Saturday 11 October join British Antarctic Survey for Big Biology Day held at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. Hosted by Cambridge Biologists, Big Biology Day is the …

  • November 2025

  • Mon 24
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    Join an Arctic Adventure at Xscape, Milton Keynes

    November 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - January 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
    Xscape 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3XA Xscape 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    This winter,  families can step into an unforgettable immersive experience at Xscape Milton Keynes, where snow, ice, and imagination collide. Embark on a magical journey through the polar regions, exploring …

  • February 2026

  • Tue 10
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    WWF‑UK Happy By Nature Live Lesson with Steve Backshall – Antarctic Adventure for Schools

    February 10 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    WWF-UK will be streaming live from British Antarctic Survey's headquarters in Cambridge for an exciting lesson for schools with Steve Backshall on Tuesday 10 February! Join us on an Antarctic …

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