Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot! (Relaxed Workshop)

Name: Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot! (Relaxed Workshop)
Start: 2026-02-20T15:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-20T16:15:00+00:00
Location: Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form

A child attends a workshop exploring farming, DNA and soil health at Norwich Science Festival

Fri 20 Feb

Times vary : Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form

For Kids Food & Farming SEND-Friendly Workshop Under £10

Wheelchair access
Toilets
Disabled toilets

The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Dates/times

Wed 18 Feb	3.30pm - 4.15pm
Thu 19 Feb	3.30pm - 4.15pm
Fri 20 Feb	3.30pm - 4.15pm

Farmer Patrick is struggling with his potato crop!

– And he needs your help!

Using DNA samples, microscopes and lab testing techniques, you’ll decode the clues, root out the answers and solve this muddy mystery as part of an expert forensic team.

In this interactive workshop, children will discover the importance of different organisms to soil health, and can try real-life science experiments.

Tickets £8, booking essential
Recommended for ages 5-10
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket, but will be asked to remain in the venue for the duration of the workshop.

Access Information

This session is a Relaxed Workshop, in which capacity is limited. This session may be suitable for children who would benefit from a quieter experience and a relaxed learning environment. For access queries, please contact the team at: