The STEMM Village is one of the Royal Norfolk Show’s key education areas. Situated alongside the Discovery Zone, which focuses on farming, food production and countryside learning, the STEMM Village brings together organisations from science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine to inspire visitors of all ages. Curated and delivered on behalf of the RNAA, the Village showcases the innovation, skills and career pathways shaping the future of health, life sciences, clean energy, engineering, digital technology and environmental sustainability across Norfolk and the wider region, with strong contributions from Norwich Research Park and partners across education, industry and the public sector.
Theme for 2026:
Hidden Worlds – From Microbes to Megawatts
This year’s STEMM Village theme explores the invisible systems that shape our world, from soil microbes, plant genetics and human health to clean energy, engineering and digital innovation. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations and interactive exhibits, including the immersive Microbe Zoo, visitors will see how these hidden systems connect to life sciences, health, nature, clean energy and technology.
The theme also connects with the wider Royal Norfolk Show 2026 theme, Culture & Collaboration, celebrating Norfolk’s traditions alongside innovation, education and partnership. The STEMM Village reflects this by bringing together researchers, educators, businesses, public sector partners and young people to showcase ideas, skills and technologies shaping the future.
The STEMM Village 2026 will include:
• A wide range of exhibitors from academia, industry, education, healthcare, charities and the public sector
• An immersive Microbe Zoo walk-through experience, alongside dedicated marquees, feature exhibits and tabletop activities
• Hands-on activities for families, schools, home-educated learners and visitors of all ages
• Exhibits spanning life sciences, health, nature, clean energy, engineering, digital technology and creative innovation
• Opportunities to meet scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, educators, apprentices, students and innovators
• A strong focus on future skills, training and STEMM careers
• Live illustration by Rebecca Osborne, using large-format art boards to capture the atmosphere, activity and impact of the STEMM Village across the Show days
The STEMM Village will include contributions from:
• Babraham Institute
• BAE Systems
• Boone
• Centre for Microbial Interactions (Microbe Zoo)
• Climate Ambassadors, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of East
Anglia
• Clinical Engineering, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• East Norfolk Sixth Form College
• East Wind
• GreenStalk
• Gresham’s Senior School
• John Innes Centre
• MoveX, Anatomy, Physiology and Engineering, University of East Anglia
• National Grid
• NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility
• Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Healthcare Sciences
• Norfolk and Waveney Allied Health Professions Faculty
• Norfolk FWAG
• Norfolk Rivers Trust
• Norwich University of the Arts
• Ørsted
• REAGIT UK
• Rebecca Osborne Studios
• RNA Agribio
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Saint Felix School
• Saxon Air
• School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of East Anglia
• Siemens Energy
• Sizewell Visitor Centre
• Stem Horizons at Norwich School
• Tech Educators
• The Little Story Telling Company / The Forum Trust
• Tracheostomy Team, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Youth STEMM Award
