Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot!

Name: Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot!
Start: 2026-02-20T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-20T10:15:00+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 Workshop Under £10

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Wheelchair access
Toilets
Disabled toilets

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

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Dates/times

Mon 16 Feb	9.30am - 10.15am 11am - 11.45am 12.30pm - 1.15pm 2pm - 2.45pm 3.30pm - 4.15pm
Tue 17 Feb	9.30am - 10.15am 11am - 11.45am 12.30pm - 1.15pm 2pm - 2.45pm 3.30pm - 4.15pm
Wed 18 Feb	9.30am - 10.15am 11am - 11.45am 12.30pm - 1.15pm 2pm - 2.45pm
Thu 19 Feb	9.30am - 10.15am 11am - 11.45am 12.30pm - 1.15pm 2pm - 2.45pm
Fri 20 Feb	9.30am - 10.15am 11am - 11.45am 12.30pm - 1.15pm 2pm - 2.45pm
Sat 21 Feb	9.30am - 10.15am 11am - 11.45am 12.30pm - 1.15pm 2pm - 2.45pm 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.

Accompanying adults do not take part in the workshop, but will have an opportunity to watch the workshop in action and to purchase a tea or coffee to enjoy for the duration.

Access Information

A Relaxed version of this workshop will take place on Wed, Thu and Fri at 3.30pm. For more information and to book for a Relaxed Workshop, see this link. For access queries, please contact the team at: