Otley Science Festival

12/03/2026

Here it comes: the spring Science Café. Thursday 26th, 7.30pm at Otley Courthouse
Roman river crossings, blood vessels on a chip and weather by AI all in one evening. Don't miss it!
Full details at https://otleysciencefestival.co.uk/science-cafes/

01/12/2025

18/11/2025

Well that was a week! Otley Science Festival 2025 is now behind us. Thanks to everyone at Otley Courthouse, to the volunteers, the presenters who made it possible and of course the wonderful people who came and joined us.
Here's just a tiny few memories (more on the web site https://otleysciencefestival.co.uk/ )

15/11/2025

Rainy day! What a brilliant opportunity to join us at the science fair today. 🧪🧫🧲🔭🧑‍🔬

It's getting busy, plenty of activities for all ages.

And there's a cafe!

15/11/2025

It's Saturday and the Science Fair is go! We're here until 4pm. Come and join us at Otley Courthouse 😊

10/11/2025

Otley Science Festival 2025 got off to a great start on Sunday afternoon with Bjarni the Viking entertainingly blending history, science and weaponry. Thanks to his brave volunteer assistants!

28/10/2025

Here we go! Just a few days now to the kick off the 2025 Otley Science Festival. Here's a picture of the week.
All the details on the website https://otleysciencefestival.co.uk/festival-2025/

04/09/2025

Meteorological summer is over :-(
But never mind, it means that September Science Café is on its way :-)
Thursday 11th, 7.30pm at Another three great speakers for just £6 (u18s free). Come and join us!

04/06/2025

Here comes the June Science Café...
7.30pm on Thursday 26th.
Tickets available now https://otleycourthouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661750

05/05/2025

We're delighted to let you know about Pint of Science, Leeds. Coming soon!
May 19th-21st, 6 venues, 40 sessions. You can find out all about it at

Researchers from the University of Leeds share their discoveries with you.

18/03/2025

This weekend (22nd / 23rd) Otley Amateur Radio Society are celebrating their 60th birthday. Why not head up to Clifton Village Hall and join the party!
www.otleyradio.org
Then don't forget to come to our Science Café next Thursday 😉

Latest News Please note Mirfield Electronics were previously advised as been there on the Sunday. Mirfield Electronics have requested to change to Saturday. We apologise for any inconvenience. Come along and celebrate our 60th Anniversary. What’s going on. 23rd / 24th March 2025 Open to the public...