Ice Explorers - Icebergs, penguins and brrrilliant science!

Saturday 21 March, 10am - 4pm.
Join us for Ice Explorers – a fun, family-friendly open day at the headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. Our open day is part of the line up.

Booking is essential and you will be required to show your ticket on arrival. Walks-ins will not be accepted. Tickets are for 90 minutes - last entry is 3pm.

Children must be supervised at all times. Please ensure your group has a maximum of five children per adult.

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Step into our icy world and find out how scientists, engineers and innovators are uncovering the secrets of our frozen poles. From the bottom of the oceans to the edge of space, our research helps guard the future of our planet.

Explore. Discover. Experience.

Ice Explorers invites families on an interactive journey into the polar regions – where the ice tells stories of Earth’s past and present, and holds the clues to its future. Through hands-on experiments, live demonstrations and fascinating exhibits, you’ll see how researchers study ice, wildlife and climate change in some of the planet’s most extreme places.

• Meet polar scientists and engineers who are studying Earth’s most extreme environments.
• Step inside a polar field tent and see what it’s really like to live and work in freezing conditions.
• Try on real polar clothing to learn what it takes to survive in the icy wilderness.
• Hop aboard a snowmobile and snap a photo with our friendly penguins!
• Hear stories from Antarctica – from battling blizzards to studying the ice, oceans and wildlife that hold clues to our changing planet

The polar regions matter

Why are Antarctica and the Arctic vital for understanding climate change? What questions are scientists trying to answer, and how does what’s happening there affect the rest of the world?

Our research shows that the polar regions play a huge part in the Earth’s climate – by reflecting sunlight, storing frozen water and driving ocean currents. Understanding how these cold places are changing means we can better protect our planet’s future.

This ice-cool experience is open to everyone – from curious kids to lifelong explorers!
Come along, uncover the science and take your first steps into the exciting world of polar research.

Accessibility

Ice Explorers at British Antarctic Survey is accessible for those with reduced mobility – we have step-free access and a lift. Limited parking for blue badge holders is available on site and assistance dogs are welcome. Please be aware that corridors and display areas can get very busy especially at peak times. If you require further advice or assistance to accommodate a disability please contact [email protected].

Parking

There is no parking available on site (except for limited parking for blue badge holders). However, parking is available at the Madingley Park and Ride. There is cycle parking available, and the Citi 4 and X3 Express buses stop outside British Antarctic Survey.

Photographs

Photographs will be taken throughout the day at the event, and may be put on social media and our website. If you or your child do not wish to be photographed, please inform a member of staff upon arrival to the event.

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Host or Publisher Emily Neville BAS