Hundreds of people have flocked to the city to learn about the wonders of science following the launch of the annual Norwich Science Festival.

An action-packed programme of events kicked off on Saturday (February 11) at The Forum and other venues across the city.

From talks on forensic psychology to the wonders of the cosmos, there are lots of activities and demonstrations for all the family.

Norwich Evening News: Norwich Science Festival runs throughout February half term with events across the city and elsewhere in NorfolkNorwich Science Festival runs throughout February half term with events across the city and elsewhere in Norfolk (Image: UEA)

Claire Mutimer, the festival producer, said: "We had a fantastic turnout with lots of people coming along and getting involved and engaging with the wonders of science.

"Some of the events have been packed with visitors which is brilliant to see.

"The feedback has been great with many people commenting on how good value it is with some not spending a penny."

Norwich Evening News: People can have a go at milking a model cow at Norwich Science FestivalPeople can have a go at milking a model cow at Norwich Science Festival (Image: Owen Sennitt)

Among the highlights over the week include a talk by one of the leading forensic psychiatrists in the country on Tuesday, which will see Dr Gwen Adshead delve into the psyche of criminals at the Blake Studio at Norwich School.

Norwich Evening News: Norwich Science Festival is held at The Forum and elsewhere in the city and countyNorwich Science Festival is held at The Forum and elsewhere in the city and county (Image: Norwich Science Festival)

At the same venue on Thursday, people will have the chance to take the ultimate tour of the history and science of our quest to explore the cosmos through a talk led by a professor of planetary science, Suzie Imber, and TV presenter Dallas Campbell.

Norwich Evening News: The Forum is busy with visitors for Norwich Science FestivalThe Forum is busy with visitors for Norwich Science Festival (Image: Owen Sennitt)

While most of the action is taking place in Norwich, there are also satellite events elsewhere in Norfolk, at East Norfolk College in Gorleston and at Gresham's School in Holt.

Norwich Evening News: A team from Pensthorpe Natural park at the Norwich Science Festival at the ForumA team from Pensthorpe Natural park at the Norwich Science Festival at the Forum (Image: Norwich Science Festival)

Norwich Science Festival is now in its eighth year, having started in 2016 to create a celebration of the groundbreaking scientific research from Norwich. 

Norwich Evening News: The Tree of Life exhibit at Norwich Science FestivalThe Tree of Life exhibit at Norwich Science Festival (Image: Beth Moseley)

The event runs until Saturday, February 18 and tickets for the event and more information can be found at norwichsciencefestival.co.uk.