Inspiring families and young people about science in communities, schools and in our Science Oxford Centre

What's on

Science Oxford runs a range of events and activities for families and young people at the Science Oxford Centre and beyond.

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Family Days every Saturday

Visit the Exploration Zone at the Science Oxford Centre, where families have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits. Explore 15 acres of woodland and our seasonal outdoor Water Lab! Open every Saturday.

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Seasonal science, 11 October

Investigate the changing seasons at this month’s autumnal Nature Club for ages 5-9. Experiment with leaf chromatography, build a nest with natural materials from the woodland and test how animals keep warm with a datalogger – wrap up warm and find out more!

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Super Science Saturday with IF

Spend a special family day at the Science Oxford Centre and meet researchers and scientists with IF Oxford, 18 October.

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STEM Clubs

We run regular Science and Nature clubs on Saturdays at the Science Oxford Centre for ages 5-9. See what’s on this September and October.

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Outdoors at the Science Oxford Centre

Enjoy the outdoors at the Science Oxford Centre. A Family Day or STEM Club ticket includes access to 15 acres of woodland and ponds all day. Pick up our Explorer Backpack and spot local wildlife. Why not bring a picnic?

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What's here

Find out more about the facilities at the Science Oxford Centre.

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Visiting the Science Oxford Centre

Key information about your visit to the Science Oxford Centre.

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Accessibility Resources

See a virtual tour of the Science Oxford Centre, visual stories, and audio and visual guides for a selection of our hands-on exhibits in the Exploration Zone.

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Outdoors at the Science Oxford Centre

A visit to the Centre includes access to 15 acres of woodland and ponds. Read about our conservation projects and resident Great crested newts, bees, bats, badgers & birds to name but a few! Updates from Dr Roger Baker, Outdoor Learning and Estates Manager.

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