HUNDREDS of people have flocked to the city centre today for this year's Bradford Science Festival.

A whole host of attractions and activities have been taking place in City Park, the Broadway centre and the National Science and Media Museum.

In City Park, the pinnacle of British engineering is being showcased at the Bloodhound SSC stall. Crew members from the project to create a supersonic car that will smash the land speed record, speed of sound, and even hopefully top 1,000 miles per hour next year, are on hand offering insight in how such a remarkable car is built.

A fleet of drones are on show, and there are also demonstrations of how this technology is shaping the future.

The Mirror Pool has been transformed once again into a Water Lab, and the Royal Engineers are also in attendance giving demonstrations to gathered audiences.

The Broadway has been transformed into the Robot Zone, an arena for high-tech battles between machines of all shapes and sizes, including some recognisable from Robot Wars. There is also mind-control Scalextric cars and live demonstrations.

At the National Science and Media Museum, Doctor Who is the theme of things, with visitors able to take part in Time Lord activities, look at the science behind the Daleks and the Tardis, and enjoy the family-themed IMAX films Space Station and Dream Big.

Vicky Clifton, the museum’s head of participation and learning said: “Last year’s festival exceeded all expectations, but we’re not leaving it there.

"It’s a huge thank you from me to all the amazing organisations and partners who’ve come together to help deliver this event and represent Bradford.

"We are incredibly proud of the contribution we are making to the UK’s Year of Engineering and the Great Exhibition of the North.”

Ian Ward, general manager at The Broadway, said: “After the success of last year’s event we couldn’t wait to get involved in another Bradford Science Festival.

"The Broadway’s transformation into the Robotic Zone promises to be a uniquely exciting and intriguing event, and we know shoppers, science fans, and future engineers of all ages will love it.”