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Wow to Wonder
Monday 11th August 2025
In this fun, interactive show we ask children lots of questions to get them thinking. Which item is the odd one out and why? What do you think will happen next? Can you see a pattern? Can you spot the difference? Every child will be encouraged to contribute by discussing their ideas, conducting an experiment […]
Planetarium: An Astronaut’s Adventure (Thursday and Friday visits only)
Monday 21st July 2025
Immersed in our inflatable dome, children will have a 180-degree view of the night sky above them. They will then embark on an adventure like no other, travelling into orbit, landing on the Moon, and much more. Afterwards, they will retell their journey through the medium of ‘space yoga’, embedding their learning with movement and […]
Woodland Walk
Monday 30th June 2025
Our Woodland Walks for school groups are designed to engage children of all ages with the woodland, ponds, meadows and grassland around the Science Oxford Centre. One of our experienced staff will lead the children and encourage them to use all of their senses to explore this inspirational and varied setting. No two visits are ever the same! Children will be encouraged to use their observations and discoveries to ask questions, share their thoughts and develop their ideas.
Young Explorers
Monday 23rd June 2025
This free-flow workshop allows children to explore a range of activities at their own pace. Activities include developing early computing skills with our ‘BeeBots’, building bridges for the Billy Goats Gruff, and playing with our sensory bottles. Each activity supports the development of specific scientific skills such as sorting, testing, grouping and observing while allowing […]
Water Explorers (April to October only)
Monday 16th June 2025
Discover the wonderful world of water in a workshop that includes a carousel of creative activities and investigations. Children will be able to use our outdoor Water Lab exhibit to create dams, change the flow of water and turn waterwheels. They can build boats, investigate objects that sink and float, and use equipment to measure […]