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Be Curious

Be Curious 2026

Saturday 16 May, 10am to 4pm

Children interact with a large red geometric climbing structure at an outdoor event, with a green panel on the right, featuring the Be Curious logo.

Join us for a fun and free family activity day at the University of Leeds. Explore hands-on experiments and eye-opening discoveries for children, from toddlers to older kids.

Some activities require a ticket as spaces are limited and they run at set times. Book your slot on our Activities page.

Accessibility at Be Curious

We’re always working to make Be Curious as accessible as possible.

We run a quiet hour from 10 to 11am for visitors who prefer a calmer start. Visitor numbers are limited so you can explore at your own pace. If you’d like to get familiar with the space first, you’re welcome to arrive from 9.30am. 

You’ll need a free ticket, please book in advance or try on the day if spaces are available.

Book quiet hour tickets

On the day you can expect: 

  • Step-free access across all buildings 
  • Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities 
  • Gender neutral toilets in Leeds University Union 
  • Quiet spaces open throughout the day, marked on the event map 
  • A live heat map showing busy and quiet areas 
  • Multi-sensory activities throughout 

Find out more about accessibility at Be Curious on our event information page. If you have any other questions or additional requirements, please email the Be Curious team at BeCurious@leeds.ac.uk  

Free learning resources for kids

  • Read our online picture book ‘That's Amazing Mum’

    From flavours in stew to gel between your bones, Mum and her co-workers do amazing things. Read our Be Curious picture book ‘That's Amazing Mum’ to see how exciting the world of materials science is.

    That's Amazing Mum book cover. A dad looks at his wife as their daughter stands behind them.

  • Watch our educational videos

    Ever wondered how a papercut heals? Or how deep is that river? Or what do things look like really close up? We’ve brought the answers to life with a series of videos and animations on YouTube.

    Colurful graphic images of several microbes