About Pizza Chemistry
How do you perfect pizza dough? What makes melted cheese so gooey and stretchy? Why do herbs, tomatoes and tiny microbes make pizza so delicious?
Find out the secret science behind pizza with scientist and Great British Bake Off finalist, Josh Smalley. Through showstopping, hands-on demos, Josh will show you how yeast and fermentation work, how gluten helps dough rise, and how heat from the oven turns simple ingredients into a tasty pizza.
Packed with plenty of wow moments, budding bakers and the whole family are invited to our Cheltenham Science Festival kitchen, where you can discover and be inspired by the science hiding in your home.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
Getting Here
Parking
Imperial Gardens (GL50 1QA) is in the centre of Cheltenham, with numerous car parks nearby. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse Park and Ride car park to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
Imperial Gardens is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is a taxi rank outside the station should wish you get a taxi.
Bus
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade. Imperial Gardens is 5 minute walk way. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located near Imperial Gardens should you wish to visit the festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
More infoAccess
The Helix has step free access and guide dogs are welcome in the venue. There are accessible toilets located in the Cheltenham Town Hall which is located behind Imperial Gardens.
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