STEM In The Park

DATE: Saturday 16 May 2026
TIME: 11.00am-4.00pm
VENUE: Memorial Gardens, College Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1EH

Building on the success of last year’s event, which drew an impressive crowd of around 4,000 visitors, STEM in the Park is back! Mark your calendar for Saturday 16 May 2026, when Crawley’s Memorial Gardens will once again host this much-loved annual celebration of all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths).

STEM in the Park is all about sparking curiosity and excitement in young minds, encouraging them to explore the fascinating world of STEM. By showcasing how engaging and rewarding careers in STEM can be, this event aims to plant the seeds of inspiration early, igniting a lifelong passion for discovery and innovation.

Supported by local employers, Higher Education Institutions, colleges, professional bodies, STEM communicators, and educators, this free, family-friendly STEM festival offers an action-packed day filled with interactive activities and exhibits to inspire curiosity and creativity.

The event is supported by Crawley Borough Council, London Gatwick Airport, Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology and delivered by The STEM Hub.

If you have any questions about the event, please email: thestemhub@canterbury.ac.uk

Exhibitors

Boeing UK Civil Aviation Authority Crawley Astronomical Society Crawley Borough Council (Employ Crawley) Crawley Borough Council (Wellbeing) Crawley College Droneworxx (education division of The Drone Rules Ltd) Elekta Institution of Engineering and Technology Institution of Mechanical Engineers Institute of Physics KIER London Gatwick Airport Manta Trust McLaren Automotive Metrobus National Fruit Show Network Rail Oander Observatory Science Centre & Museum RED Servomex South East Rivers Trust Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology Sussex Wildlife Trust The Pirbright Institute The STEM Hub University of Sussex Virgin Atlantic Viridien Group West Sussex County Council West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service WPS (Part of the Wates Group) Crawley Squadron RAF Air Cadets