Christmas gifts with a science twist

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s a little bit different? Treat your family and friends to an unforgettable experience with tickets to Norwich Science Festival.

From awe-inspiring shows and hands-on workshops to fascinating talks, there’s something for even the trickiest to buy for – whether they’re curious kids or adults who love all things STEM!

And with tickets delivered instantly to your inbox, these gifts are perfect for the very last-minute elves.

Explore our top events and stocking-filler book recommendations below…

A treat for the whole family

Searching for a gift that brings everyone together? Give your loved ones an experience they’ll remember long after Christmas with tickets to a fun-filled show.

Fun for the whole family, we’ve got eight days of unmissable performances covering everything from the science of pancakes and cosmic adventures to dinosaur duels and the topsy-turvy world of optical illusions!

One-of-a-kind gifts for kids

Whether they're a budding biologist or a future astronaut, our Festival programme is packed full of hands-on experiences for young explorers. Led by real scientists, our children’s shows and workshops make the perfect present for little learners who love exploring the world around them.

For the friend who has everything

Got someone on your Christmas list who’s impossible to shop for? Treat them to an unforgettable night out instead. Our evening adult events bring together brilliant speakers, bold ideas and fascinating science - a unique gift for anyone who loves learning something new.

This one's for the foodies

Treat their taste buds with these flavour-packed events! Our Kombucha and Cheese evening at Yalm Foodhall is sure to impress the grown-ups on your Christmas list, while our pancake-flipping show and afternoon tea with a science twist are ideal for families!

Top books to gift this Christmas

And if you're still on the hunt for that perfect stocking filler, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite STEM reads.

You'll find picks for picture-book readers, kids and grown-ups - plus this year’s must-read releases and prize winners.

If you’re local to Norwich, make sure you pay a visit to the wonderful Book Hive, one of our fantastic Festival partners, to shop the perfect bookish present in person!

STEM reads for adults

• Is a River Alive? Robert Macfarlane

• Our Oaken Bones Merlin Hanbury-Tenison

• Music as Medicine Daniel Levitin

• Our Brains, Our Selves Masud Husain

• Rebirding Benedict Macdonald

Top picks for curious kids

• Fly: A Child's Guide to Birds and Where to Spot Them David Lindo

• The Roots We Share Susie Dent

• A Very Curious Christmas Maddie Moate

• The Golden Mole Katherine Mundell

• Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence Jennifer N R Smith

STEM for tiny bookworms

• Inventors: Discover Amazing People Campbell Books

• Where to Hide a Star Oliver Jeffers

• Ant Life Moesha Kellaway

• I'm Not Scary! Rod Campbell

• How to Find a Yeti Matt Hunt