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Popular ‘Whats On’ app makes top picks for family events at ImpFest 2018

by Andrew Youngson

A young girl takes part in a science lab-based workshop

Hoop, the London-based ‘What’s On’ app, has created a special guide for family-friendly events at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival 2018.

We're really excited to bring you our picks for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival 2018. Hoop

The creators behind , which aims to help parents discover and book what’s on for their kids, have published their which runs at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s South Kensington Campus on 28-29 April.

Among the Hoop team’s choices are:

  • : Make and play with a lively array of science-inspired activities. OKIDO’s Messy Monster will also be on hand to help you learn all about the brilliance of breathing.
  • : Check out the latest innovations in robotics, from smart flying drones to high tech medical solutions and innovative artificial intelligence systems.
  • : Witness rockets 'magic' tricks, liquid nitrogen marvels and earth-shaking bangs.
  • : Design and build unique squiggling machines and use them to create your own artistic masterpiece.

The app team said: “At Hoop, we believe that learning STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) should be fun for kids, and we're always working to promote new and exciting activities. We're really excited to bring you our picks for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival 2018.”

. All events listed will run at across both days of the Festival.

About 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival will be held on the South Kensington Campus from Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 April. It is free and open to the public. To attend please .

The Festival, returning for its seventh year, gives the public the chance to go behind-the-scenes and explore the latest research and innovations from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø through interactive demonstrations, workshops and live experiments.

Creativity and culture will also be at the forefront with vibrant live musical and dance performances, a theatrical performance and exhibition exploring the boundaries between medicine and the arts, plus delicious treats from some of London’s best street food vendors.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival is free and open to the public. To attend please . for more info.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Festival 2018

  • Saturday 28 April, 12:00-18:00
  • Sunday 29 April, 12:00-17:00
  • South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ
  • A plume of fire

    The Greatest Hits Show, Presented by the Science Museum

  • Messy Monster mascot interacting with children

    Messy Monster will be at 'Breathing Together' by the Hands On Zone

  • A red robot plays ice hockey with a child

    Play hockey with De Niro at the Enginuity Zone

  • Pens on paper

    The Scribbling Machines workshop is set to be a lot of fun!

  • The Hoop logo

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Andrew Youngson

Communications Division