ATOM Science Market

ATOM Festival always features interactive events designed for families to experience hands-on science activities for themselves. The Science Market offers science in the open air in the historic setting of the Abingdon Market Place. It is a completely free event with no booking required and is always the kick-off event for the Festival, enticing many families who are not necessarily engaging with science in day to day life.

Could your organisation take part?

The next ATOM Science Market will be on 13th March 2027. We are now taking bookings from organisations, companies and university departments who would like to reach out to the community and share their excitement about the work they do.

We will provide gazebo(s), table and chairs all set up for you when you arrive so that you can travel light. Just bring your passion, an engaging kids activity and be ready to talk to people from all ages and walks of life about your science.

We love our outdoor venue: the Market Place setting helps us to interact with many people who do not normally engage with science. BUT we do have bad weather back-up plans including a booking at the nearby Guildhall so that we can transfer to an indoor venue if the weather is stormy.

Please fill in a few details on the form here and we will contact you with more information