Own a Big Science Shows & Experiments Franchise
Turn Your Passion Into Profit: Science Shows, Hands-On Experiments and Displays for Events, Schools, Clubs and More!
Big Science provides interactive, educational, and entertaining science experiences for primary school-aged children (ages 5–11). Founded by Neil, a former Senior Science Technician and Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Big Science brings the “WOW” factor to birthday parties, school assemblies, after-school clubs, and private events across libraries, museums, and community groups.
The brand has featured at Flamingo Land theme park and on the BBC’s Antiques Road Trip. With UK families seeking unique event experiences over traditional alternatives like bouncy castles or bowling alleys, Big Science operates in a £1.1 billion UK children’s party market comprising nearly 8 million families.
Why Become a Big Science Franchise Owner?
Investing in a Big Science franchise gives you the opportunity to run an exciting and rewarding business you can be proud of.
- Flexible Lifestyle Business: Run as a standalone full-time business or part-time alongside an existing job or family commitments.
- A Low Cost, Proven Business: Start from £2,499, with the full Big Science package costing just £3,499.
- No Science Background Required: Full training, step-by-step experiment instructions, and risk assessments are provided. An interest in science and an energetic approach are all that is needed.
- Exclusive Territory: Build and scale your customer base within a designated geographic area.
- Proven Marketing & Business Formula: Access tested social media strategies, established branding, and ready-made session schemes.
Choose Your Big Science Franchise Package
There are 4 packages to choose from with the Big Science franchise and all four equip you with everything you need to launch your business. Which package you choose depends on what you would like to offer.
All Big Science franchises include:
- Equipment for Big Science Shows
- Startup Consumables Package
- First Aid Training
- Franchise Support & Training
- Exclusive Franchise Territory
- Personalised Big Science Advertising Products
- Display Setup and Uniform
1 Show Package
Fully equips you to deliver high-energy science shows featuring popular demonstrations such as “The Whoosh Bottle”, “Elephants Toothpaste”, “Mentos Explosion”, and “Burning Powder”. Ideal for individuals with a performance or entertainment background.
Investment: £2,499
2 Show & Experiment Package
Includes all show demonstrations from Package 1, plus full equipment and training for hands-on activities where children make slime or sherbet. Includes curriculum schemes of work for 40 after-school club sessions.
Investment: £2,999
3 Show & Experiments Plus
Expands on Package 2 by supplying duplicate equipment sets, allowing you to back-to-back book multiple workshops, parties, or assemblies in a single day.
Investment: £3,299
4 Show & Experiments Plus (+ Hovercraft)
Adds the signature Big Science Sit-On Hovercraft experience—a popular party upgrade where children sit on a custom hovercraft pushed around the room.
Investment: £3,499
What Can You Earn from a Big Science Franchise?
Big Science provides individuals the opportunity to earn a fantastic income, coupled with the flexibility of running either full time or part time alongside existing commitments (such as employment, or childcare).
Running on a part time basis of 2 shows per week, you can expect to earn over £17,000 per year. Scaling to full time with 4 shows per week, with 4 after school clubs and 2 school visits, you can scale your earnings to over £56,000. What you can earn from a Big Science franchise very much depends on your ambitions!
No Experience Needed – Full Training & Support Provided
You don’t need any past business ownership experience to own and run a Big Science franchise because full training and continued ongoing support is provided.
- Hands-on Operational Training: Covers setup, presentation, safety, session delivery, and cleanup.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Comprehensive risk assessments for all 15 demonstrations and 10 interactive experiments, along with DBS check processing and First Aid certification.
- Operations Manual: Detailed legal and operational guidance governing all business procedures.
- Marketing Support: Personalised advertising materials and access to tried-and-tested social media and digital marketing strategies.
Big Science or Mini Science – Which Is For You?
Two different franchise opportunities are available depending on which age groups you would like to target: Big Science and Little Science.
Deciding between Big Science and Mini Science comes down to three key factors: your target age group, ideal working hours, and presentation style.
Big Science serves primary school children aged 5 to 11 through high-energy shows, dramatic demonstrations like “The Whoosh Bottle”, hands-on clubs, and weekend birthday parties. With four flexible packages starting at £2,499, it is ideal for energetic presenters who want the flexibility of running after-school and weekend events. In contrast, Mini Science messy play franchise is built for toddlers aged 1 to 4 using sensory, EYFS-aligned “messy play”. Co-designed by an Early Years specialist, it offers 39 structured sessions delivered during term-time daytime hours. Available as a single complete package for £3,999, Mini Science is tailor-made if you prefer consistent weekday working hours alongside parents and young children.
Learn More About Big Science Franchise Opportunities
To learn more about franchise opportunities with Big Science and Mini Science, complete the enquiry form below. Whether you are looking to inspire primary school children with high-energy shows or introduce toddlers to early learning through hands-on messy play, taking the next step is simple. Complete the enquiry form below to receive the Big Science franchise prospectus along with the opportunity to schedule a call.