Win 1 of 10 Build Your Own Microscope Kits
To celebrate British Science Week 2026, we’re giving you the chance to win a Build Your Own Microscope Kit.
Discover tiny mini-beasts from your garden, get a close-up view of leaves, and uncover the delicate features of a feather with this easy-to-build microscope, which boasts 30x magnification.
Assembly could not be easier: simply press out the pre-cut cardboard parts, add the included lens and mirror and slot the pieces together using the step-by-step instructions. Everything you need to build the microscope is included in the kit – no need for glue!
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