Wonders of the Human Body - with Dr Jo
Schedule
Fri Feb 20 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC+00:00Location
The Deanery CE Academy | Swindon, EN
About this Event
FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW
Join Dr Jo for a fast-paced, journey through the most remarkable machine on Earth – the human body!
This interactive festival science show blends lively demonstrations, eye-opening illusions and engaging audience participation to reveal the surprising ways our bodies sense, think and move.
Together, we’ll explore strange quirks in our vision and hearing, uncover how the brain filters and sometimes tricks us, and test just how easily our senses can be fooled. Children (and adults!) will discover what makes each of us unique, and investigate the unusual behaviours of our muscles with fun, accessible experiments.
Dr Jo brings science to life with her trademark energy, warmth and humour, making complex ideas exciting and easy to understand. Expect plenty of “wow” moments, curious questions and hands-on involvement from the audience — it’s the perfect show for families who love learning new things together.
Ideal for ages 7+, though the whole family is welcome.
Parents and guardians please note:
The show contains bright visuals, optional taste testing, and interactive elements where children may be invited to join in from their seats. No scares, no gore — just a lively, science-packed celebration of how incredible our bodies truly are.
Tickets for under 18s are FREE. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticketholder.
This show will take place in The Theatre at the Deanery CE Academy
Please make your way to The Theatre at least 15 minutes before the start time to help enable everyone to be seated so that the show can start on time.
Seats may be reallocated if ticket holders have not arrived by the published start time.
Plus explore our FREE Discovery Zones!
Don't forget to leave plenty of time after your show, to explore five FREE Discovery Zones packed with intriguing interactive exhibits bringing the latest research and innovation to life. Discover cutting-edge science through hands-on activities featured at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in London, interact with robots, or take in an immersive planetarium show from family-favourites Explorer Dome.
UK Research and Innovation Zone
Meet the researchers and innovators who are working to solve some of the greatest challenges of our time.
Future You Zone – supported by Catalent
Delve into how your body really works and discover the innovations that are unlocking the secrets of human health, with exciting hands-on activities and demos.
Space For the Future Zone
Explore the universe with a planetarium show, make marshmallow astronauts and see what happens when they encounter the vacuum of space, or create some space-inspired art.
Our World Zone
Meet the organisations who are helping to care for our environment and meeting the challenges of climate change, with lots of activities for all the family.
Future Realities Zone
Get up close and personal with the tech that is shaping our future, from e-sports and gaming, to virtual welding, to the world’s only domesticated battlefield robot.
THERE'S ALWAYS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO - MAKE SURE YOU ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR YOUR VISIT!
Where is it happening?
The Deanery CE Academy, Peglars Way, Swindon, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 5.00
