EVENT
Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9)
The Royal Institution | London
✂️Crafts & DIY Workshops·🔬Science & Tech
Event Details
Date
Fri 30 Oct '26
Event time
11:00 – 15:00
Location
The Royal InstitutionRecommended ages
11 years – 14 years
Type
Indoor
About this event
Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) is part of the Holiday workshops programme at the Royal Institution in London.
Participants explore how vehicles are designed to protect passengers in a collision, then put what they have learned to the test by engineering a paper car that has to keep a potato crisp passenger safe through a crash simulation.
What to expect:
- Friday 30 October 2026, 11:00 to 15:00
- Applying Newton's laws of motion, they experiment with design features that absorb impact and minimise damage
- A hands-on, high-energy way into the science behind vehicle safety and motion
- Run in the Urenco Young Scientist Centre at the Ri
- For children in the school year group named in the title; the Ri says this "typically corresponds to children aged around 11–14 years old", and it reserves the right to refund or deny entry to those outside it
- The page lists the ticket price as "£55.00"
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
At start time
Parent Must Stay
No, drop-off allowed
Group Size
Small (1-15)
Pricing
Location
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What this place offers
ToiletsBaby changingFoodPushchair friendlyAccessible
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions about Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9)
How much does Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) cost?
For ticket prices for Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9), see the official event page or booking link.
What ages is Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) suitable for?
Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) is best for children aged 11 to 14.
When does Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) take place?
Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11 AM.
Where is Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) held?
Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) is held at The Royal Institution in London.
Is Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) indoor or outdoor?
Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) is held indoors, so it's a great option whatever the weather.
Do I need to book in advance for Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9)?
Yes, advance booking is required for Holiday workshops: Crash testing (Year 7 - 9) — book via the official event page.
