Event
Cornwall's Future of Flight Festival returns, landing at Cornwall Airport Newquay on 20-21 June.
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This experience is targeted at schools with a high proportion of students from groups who are underrepresented in the engineering profession.
The TECgirls Reach for the Sky Festival is a high-energy, family-friendly aviation, aerospace and engineering experience designed to inspire the next generation. Built around the idea of Discover, Explore, Ignite, the festival gives participants a chance to step into the world of flight and see what’s possible for their future.
Expect a packed day of hands-on exploration, including real aircraft displays, VR experiences, flight simulators, and over 20 interactive stands and workshops led by engineers, apprentices, and industry partners. Climb inside aircraft, explore rockets, try engineering challenges, and discover the science and technology that keeps things flying.
A key part of the event is meeting inspiring role models, including female engineers, pilots, and aviation professionals, who share their stories, answer questions, and help young people imagine their own future pathways in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and tech.
The festival is fully inclusive and designed to be accessible for all learners, creating a welcoming space where curiosity is encouraged and everyone can get involved, explore, and have fun while learning about real-world careers.
Booking details
FREE for under 18s, £20 for adults
Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 June 2026 - all activities on Sunday will be the same as Saturday, so there’s no need to attend both days, just pick the day that works best for you.
Spaceport Cornwall, Newquay TR8 4HP
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
What the teachers sayLog in to write a testimonialWe would love to read all about your time with this experience!
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Code an early warning system to help children understand the importance of mitigating the effects of natural hazards with the micro:bit.
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Biomimicry - How nature inspires engineers and scientists to help us humans.
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Team Repair lets students get hands-on fixing real gadgets, inspiring the next generation of sustainably minded engineers and scientists.
