Summer of STEM 2025: London Edition
Your guide to science, technology, engineering and mathematics events for families this August
London is one of the most exciting cities in the world to explore science in action. From hands-on discovery centres to world-class museums and university-led workshops, it is a city where STEM is celebrated, shared and made truly accessible.
This summer, families across the capital have a wealth of opportunities to explore topics like space travel, future food, robotics, game design, chemistry and sustainable engineering. Whether you are looking to inspire a young mind for an afternoon or enrol them in a full week of immersive learning, this guide brings together the best family-focused science and tech activities happening across London during August.
Exhibitions and Public Events
🧪 Science Museum: Food for the Future
Location: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington
Dates: Open daily from 24 July 2025 to 2026
Times: 10:00 to 18:00
Entry: Free, no booking required
The question of how we will feed a global population in the decades ahead is one of the most urgent and fascinating scientific challenges of our time. This brand-new exhibition presents that future not as a distant concern, but as an unfolding story already taking shape in research labs, test farms and kitchens around the world.
Food for the Future invites visitors to explore ideas like vertical farming, lab-grown meat, climate-resilient crops and alternative proteins. Children can interact with touchscreen installations and model environments that help explain where food comes from, how supply chains work and what innovations might soon be on their plates.
For adults and older children, the exhibition offers thought-provoking insight into the links between science, sustainability and global policy. For younger visitors, it provides opportunities to play, imagine and understand the basics of food science and nutrition.
🎮 Power Up: A Playable History of Video Games
Location: Science Museum, South Kensington
Dates: Running until 31 August 2025
Times: Timed entry throughout the day, with sessions available morning to late afternoon
Entry: Paid. From ÂŁ10 for children and ÂŁ12 for adults. Family bundles available.
Power Up is the Science Museum’s fully playable gallery of video game history. With more than one hundred and sixty consoles spanning fifty years of innovation, it offers a vibrant and immersive look at how technology, design and storytelling have evolved in one of the most influential creative industries of our time.
Visitors can try everything from the original Pong and classic arcade machines to Nintendo favourites, Sega titles, modern multiplayer games and cutting-edge VR experiences. There is no spectator mode here, everyone is encouraged to play, discover and compete.
For children, this is a high-energy, screen-based experience that helps them understand how games are built and how user interaction shapes design. For adults, a nostalgic trip down memory lane. As for the entire family, it’s a brilliant way to explore intergenerational play and creative technology together.
🚀 Space Activities at the Science Museum
Location: Science Museum, South Kensington
Dates: Saturday 26 July to 31 August 2025
Times: Drop-in activities from 11:00 to 16:00
Entry: Included with general admission
Alongside its larger exhibitions, the Science Museum is running a summer series of space-themed activities designed for children and families. These include live demonstrations, creative challenges, planet-themed scavenger hunts and hands-on science experiments that explore gravity, propulsion and life beyond Earth.
There is no need to book in advance and activities change each day. For younger children in particular, these informal sessions offer a wonderful way to experience the museum and take part in active, participatory learning.
STEM Summer Camps
👩‍🔬 Little House of Science Summer Camps
Locations: Multiple locations across London, including Chelsea, Marylebone and Kensington
Dates: Weekly camps running until 8 August 2025
Times: Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 15:30
Age groups: 4 to 13 years, grouped by age
Fees: From ÂŁ480 per week
For families looking for a deeper educational experience, Little House of Science offers one of London’s most established science camp programmes. These week-long sessions combine structured learning with creative, interactive content and are tailored to suit different age groups.
Each camp centres around a theme, such as “Space Explorers,” “Our Amazing Body,” or “The Wonders of Nature and Evolution.” Children take part in experiments, model building, science games and simple scientific investigations, all led by professional educators with a background in STEM.
The camps are ideal for children who are naturally inquisitive and enjoy exploring new ideas through doing. They offer a safe, stimulating environment where young learners can build knowledge while having fun with others who share similar interests.
🤖 Richer Education STEM Camps
Location: 2 Eaton Gate, London SW1W 9BJ
Dates: Weekly camps available until 29 August 2025
Times: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30, with optional late pick-up
Age range: 4 to 17 years, with sessions tailored by age
Fees: From ÂŁ595 per week
Richer Education’s STEM camps are subject-focused and designed for children with a strong interest in science, technology and problem solving. Each camp concentrates on a single area of study, such as robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, chemistry or mechanical engineering.
The content is in-depth and often project-based, giving children the opportunity to build knowledge over several days. Each session is led by a subject specialist and class sizes are kept small to allow for individual support.
This is a great option for families with older children or teenagers who want more advanced content and a learning environment that balances academic challenge with practical fun.
Workshops and Drop-In Sessions
đź› Summer Workshops at Imperial College Invention Rooms
Location: The Invention Rooms, 68 Wood Lane, White City, W12 7TA
Dates: Selected weekdays throughout August
Session times: 10:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 15:00
Entry: Free. Advance booking required
Imperial College London is one of the UK’s leading institutions for science and engineering. Its community space, the Invention Rooms, opens its doors each summer to deliver free workshops for local children and families.
These sessions are designed for children aged seven to eleven, local to the White City area, and offer an introduction to STEM through practical design and engineering challenges. Activities might include building a simple mechanical structure, solving a construction problem or experimenting with basic circuits and materials. The projects vary, but the approach is always hands-on, and team based.
The Invention Rooms are purpose-built for this kind of work. Children are encouraged to ask questions, test ideas and develop solutions using real tools and materials under expert supervision. These workshops are ideal for parents looking to introduce their children to engineering in a creative, confidence-building environment.
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Make it a summer of discovery
With a wide variety of STEM activities happening across London this summer, families have endless opportunities to explore science and technology in engaging, hands-on ways. From museum exhibitions and public festivals to in-depth workshops and specialist camps, the city is full of experiences that will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Whether you’re planning a day trip or booking a full week of activities, we hope this guide helps you make the most of the summer and nurture a lifelong love of STEM.
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