Sparky Saturdays: The Science of Schoolwear
Back to school time – new school uniform needs to work as hard as you do! Discover how M&S puts schoolwear to the test, and design your own experiment to measure the strength and durability of our fabrics.
Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our activity.
You can also browse our dressing-up rails, try the Percy Trail and go shopping in the Penny Bazaar!
Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.
No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!
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