Teignmouth Science Café is a forum for promoting public engagement with Science. As of February 2025 – our 14th anniversary – we have been located at the Alice Cross Centre on the last Sunday of the month. You can see a complete list of previous presenters and the extraordinary range of topics covered here. Please book your place early!

The Alice Cross will be open from 6.15pm to serve hot meals. There is no need to book for this. Menu options are shown below. Our licenced bar will be open selling a range of Alcohol and Non-alcoholic beverages as well as hot drinks and cakes.

Booking is Essential for Teignmouth Science Cafe, the event is always popular, we operate a strict capacity of 60 guests. Unfortunately, if you arrive without a booking, we may need to turn you away on the night.

You can book for free using the form below. Please book before the weekend of the event if possible, Making sure you tell us how many people will be in your group.

To help us provide enough food and ensure we have the right number of volunteers on hand, advance booking is essential for our evening events.

Please note that these hugely enjoyable evenings are very special to us, and careful planning helps us keep them enjoyable, welcoming, and well-run for everyone who attends. We really appreciate your understanding and support.

If you find that you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing info@thealicecross.co.uk so we can offer your tickets to others on our waiting list. This helps us make sure no spaces go unused and gives everyone a fair chance to participate in this event.

The Alice Cross Centre is located at 1-3 Bitton Park Road, TQ14 9BT. We are next to the hairdressers (Big neon sign – you cant miss them!). There is a small parking forecourt which is reserved for volunteers. Parking is FREE after 6pm at Teign Street Car Park (Behind the Blue Anchor Pub). There is an underpass you can walk through to get to the library and we are just round the corner – about a 2 minute walk from the carpark!

Our next event is on 29th November- Book your tickets below…

Teignmouth Science Café: The Early History of Radar

Sunday 29th November 2026 | 8pm | The Alice Cross Centre, Teignmouth

From wartime innovation to space exploration – discover the fascinating story of radar!

How did radar change the world? From its earliest pioneers to its vital role during the Second World War and beyond, radar has transformed the way we navigate, communicate and understand the world around us.

Join us for another fascinating evening at Teignmouth Science Café, when guest speaker Chris Tucker takes us on a journey through the early history of radar, exploring the remarkable discoveries, pioneering technology and scientific breakthroughs that shaped its development through to the early post-war years.

Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a history lover or simply curious about how things work, this promises to be an entertaining and informative evening!

Meet our speaker – Chris Tucker

Chris studied Chemistry at the University of Bath before spending eight years teaching science. His interest in radio led him into antenna design at BAe Bristol, launching an impressive 45-year career in engineering and communications technology.

He went on to specialise in satellite communications, working with BAe, Thales and Leonardo on systems for submarines, ships, ground stations and the Future Combat Aircraft.

His final project, as a consultant to the European Space Agency, involved communications calculations for satellites intended to orbit the Moon in support of future lunar missions.

With a lifetime of fascinating experience, Chris is perfectly placed to bring the history and science of radar to life.

Make an evening of it!

Science Café isn’t just about science – it’s also about bringing people together for a relaxed, friendly and enjoyable evening.

Food will be available from 6.15pm to 7.30pm, with a delicious selection ranging from light snacks to chef-prepared meals.

Hot drinks, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages will also be available from our bar. Cash is preferred.

Come along early, enjoy something to eat, catch up with friends and settle in for an evening of discovery!

Event details

Date: Sunday 29th November 2026
Time: 8pm (food served from 6.15pm)
Venue: The Alice Cross Centre, 1–3 Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth, TQ14 9BT
Admission: FREE – booking required

Book your FREE place!

Our Science Café evenings are free to attend, but we do ask everyone to book a ticket in advance so we know how many people to expect.

A little request: If you’ve booked a ticket but can no longer attend, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else.

We look forward to welcoming you for another evening of science, discovery, good company and perhaps a few surprises along the way!

Curious minds welcome – no science degree required!

Please book your free tickets at: thealicecross.co.uk/teignmouth-science-cafe

And – importantly – let them know if you can’t come after all so that others can!

Teignmouth Science Café