British Antarctic Survey

Join us for an 'Antarctic Adventure' - A family talk by a polar scientist at Cambridge Festival 2025
2025-03-29 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Cockcroft Lecture Theatre, (through the Pembroke Archway), Pembroke St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QY, 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 biologist Dr Helen Scales.
Dive into an amazing Antarctic adventure to one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth. Kate and Helen will show you how science is done around the icy continent of Antarctica. You’ll get the chance to discover incredible wildlife, help build an Antarctic food web, study giant sea spiders, listen to singing seals and find out why Antarctica is so important for the rest of the planet.

This talk is free to attend and aimed at ages 7 + – We look forward to seeing you there!

This talk is part of Cambridge Festival 2025 which takes place from 19 March to 4 April. The festival will run a series of events highlighting world-leading research happening at Cambridge. For a full round of events please visit the Cambridge Festival website.

Pop into the Polar Museum
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, CB2 1EP, GB
As part of this year’s Cambridge Festival, why not drop into the Polar Museum in the heart of the city and enjoy a full day of ice-themed activities?
Meet artist Rowan Huntley and take the opportunity to talk with her about her work featured in the Through Ice and Fire exhibition. You’ll also be able to get hands-on with samples from her research and artistic experiments, offering a unique insight into her creative process.
British Antarctic Survey will have a field tent on display, giving you the chance to step inside and experience what it’s like to live and work in extreme polar conditions. Try on authentic polar clothing worn by researchers during field trips in remote parts of Antarctica and learn more about what it takes to survive in such a harsh, icy environment.
You can also explore the museum’s fascinating collection, with opportunities to handle objects connected to geology and scientific research in the polar regions across history. Chat with knowledgeable staff and volunteers as you examine geology samples and scientific equipment up close.
