EVER fancied jumping into a ball pit, but realise you're 20 years too old?

Well now's your chance with the Manchester Science Festival's very own adult ball pool for ages 18+.

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Visitors are literally invited to jump in to this interactive art installation at the Museum of Science and Industry, fully immersing themselves in its 81,000 white balls and releasing their 'inner child' along the way.

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At the heart of the festival is also a hands-on, family programme featuring science themed workshops, experiments, explosions, creations, music and mayhem.

Highlights include football-related coding activities at The National Football Museum, live science shows complete with bangs at Jodrell Bank Observatory, a day of crafts and creepy crawlies at Central Library, messy science, bio-selfies and musical robots and a riot of science down the Oxford Road corridor, featuring science busking.

Other festival highlights include a rare opportunity to experience the anechoic chamber at the University of Salford - one of the quietest places in the world; the chance to hear “top thinker “and pioneering scientist Richard Dawkins talking about the influences which have shaped his life.

There is also a foodie lovers meal with a difference at Harvey Nichols where the menu has largely been made by microbes, while film buffs can enjoy  a host of cinema screenings in the stunning surrounds of Manchester Cathedral.

A one-off and live recording of the hit Radio 4 science programme, The Infinite Monkey Cage starring Professor Brian Cox and much loved stand-up comedian Robin Ince, will also take place at the Museum of Science and Industry in front of a live audience on the opening night on October 22. 

Professor Judith Smith, Dean of Environment and Life Sciences at the University of Salford, said:

“We hope people of all ages and walks of life will come to the Festival and engage in the many exciting events which showcase the wonders of science.”

The Manchester Science Festival runs from 22 October to 1 November 2015.

Full listings and bookings are available now at www.manchestersciencefestival.com

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