Martin Rapley F.R.E.S. - The Bug Man, presents Science Shows in schools,events etc throughout the year including: The Big Bug Experience - as seen at The Science Museum, The Natural History Museum and many schools and other venues and events.

School visits - Choose a show from the list on the left or click all activities for the full list.

To book a date go to the Booking info/Prices page

Please note I must have on-site parking

Events - The Big Bug Experience is available for events as a show or as a drop-in style exhibit.

Martin has worked in Education and Wildlife conservation for over 22 years.

He was Education Officer with Essex Wildlife Trust before leaving in May 2003 to set up Martin Rapley - Experience Science Live!

As well as presenting his own shows Martin is co-presenting many of the Animal Vision shows in the Attenborough Studio at The Natural History Museum.

Buy now... Martin the Bug Man's guide to Big Bugs!
Wildlife presenter and entomologist Martin "The Bug Man" Rapley brings you up close and personal to the amazing world of Big Bugs.

Putting some of the world's most fascinating bugs under the magnifying glass to show you their incredible features and adaptations. Martin also explains what is involved in caring for these amazing creatures in captivity.

Crawling with... Cockroaches, Stick Insects, Praying Mantids, Beetles, Millipedes, Centepedes, Spiders and Scorpions.

Packed with Big Bug Facts!

Supports Science National Curriculum

Over 90 Exclusive Big Bug Photographs!

Also available to order from Waterstones, WH Smith and all good book shops.

Hi Martin

Wow! What a day! You and your bugs had a huge impact on both the children and the adults at New City School. We were all enthralled by you and your creepy crawlies! You have broadened the children's experience of living things massively by introducing them to some of your friends - especially Beardy and Snakey! You were fantstic with the kids and although you worked with a variety of age groups throughout the day - all teachers said you were 'pitch perfect'! So thankyou for making such a positive contribution to the success of our science and technology week! I'm very sure we'll be seeing you again soon!

Laura Long
New City Primary School
Plaistow, London

Dear Martin

Wow! What an amazing day our pupils, staff and parents had yesterday. The whole school from Nursery to Year 6 have been inspired by The Big Bug Experience to create their own technology bugs etc...
I don't think I can remember a time when so many parents have been so interested in sharing in their children's learning, the Hall was packed!
Thank you so much for a wonderful day and for inspiring all our pupils and staff. We look forward to booking you again.
A big thank you from us all at Five Elms Primary School.

Clare D'Netto
Deputy Head Teacher
Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, Essex

"Thankyou for yet another totally brilliant day. All the children who saw your Reptiles and Amphibians were thrilled. So much enjoyment and enthusiasm, so inspiring. A must see spectacular that I recommend to whoever wants an utterly entertaining and educational day. I look forward to your next visit eagerly as do all the children!"

Tim Hall, Head of Science, Breckland Middle School.

See feedback pages for more comments from teachers.

Martin is a Fellow of The Royal Entomological Society, a corporate member of Essex Wildlife Trust and a corporate sponsor of Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust