1851der Tent
Event schedule details
Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June
12.00-18.00
Event location details
Exhibition Road
Step into a world of WONDER with interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and exciting discoveries! Explore quantum science, celebrate design with a Rube Goldberg machine, and learn from 1851’s brilliant award holders in the 1851der Tent!
Discover the legacy of innovation from the original Great Exhibition to the present day. As organisers of the Great Exhibition Festival of 1851, and founders of the Albertopolis estate, The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 have a long history of nurturing the innovators who have revolutionised British society.
Learn about the Royal Commission award holders throughout history who have changed the way we live and meet the next generation working on the cutting-edge technology of tomorrow.
Visitor information
This is a drop-in event suited for visitors of all ages.
To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to book free tickets for popular events.
Event categories
- Adults
- Family (ages 5+)
- Exhibit