CHILDREN will have the chance to launch mini rockets, play with remote control buggies and be filmed on TV at a Science Discovery Day.

The event, organised by Chelmsford City Council and held at Sandford Mill Museum, promises to be the ideal opportunity for those with an interest in all things space and science to learn more in a fun and informative environment.

There will be an inflatable planetarium where children aged four years and over can be treated to 30-minute show of the solar system.

Chelmsford-based technology company Teledyne e2v will be talking about the innovations the company has developed in space and life science markets, display amazing pictures from space using cameras and 3D glasses.

Councillor Julia Jeapes, Chelmsford council’s cabinet member for leisure, says: “The Space and Beyond event will be a brilliant day out for the whole family and it looks set to repeat the success of previous Science Discovery Days at the Mill which attract over 600 visitors a day. These events are always popular as they are a great way for children to learn about science in a fun, hands-on way in a very special environment.”

Other activities throughout the day will include using a ‘Raspberry Pi’ computer, which will introduce children to computer coding and computer building, remote control moon buggies, outdoor rockets, hands-on light experiments, a chance to appear on the Marconi TV studio.

Sandford Mill will be opening its doors for the Science Discovery Day: Space and Beyond on Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

Entrance is £3 for adults and children, free for children under two years old and £10 for a family ticket for up to four people. Tasty treats in the shape of gourmet burgers and muffins, as well as coffee and teas will be provided on the day.