Home Educator Day – Planetarium Experience

We will provide one facilitated Activity Session, which will be repeated twice across the morning. You can choose either Activity Session when booking, but if you are attending with family members or friends and would like to take part together, please ensure everyone books the same timed session.

You may arrive and depart any time between 10am-12:30pm, to suit your own schedule and travel requirements. Access to the Exploration Zone and other hands-on activities will be available throughout your visit, between 10am-12:30pm.

What’s Included?

• One facilitated Activity Session (choose your time slot when booking)
• Guided Exploration Zone access (10am-12:30pm)
• Additional hands-on themed STEM activities (10am-12:30pm)

What’s not Included?

• Woodland access (unless otherwise stated)
• Water Lab access (unless otherwise stated)
• Public parking is not available at the Science Oxford Centre on weekdays – we recommend using the Park and Ride, JustPark app, public transport, or cycling. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements. There are free 2-hour and 3-hour street parking bays available on the roads surrounding the centre (Old Road, Quarry Road) or paid spaces at St Leonard’s Car Park, approximately 20 minutes walk away.
• The Science Oxford Centre café ‘Emira’s Kitchen’ is not available on weekdays – please bring your own packed lunch and we will provide a self-service station for hot and cold drinks. We have a designated lunch area available.

10:00am – Arrival and check-in opens
10:30am–11:15am – Activity Session 1
11:15am-11:30am – Break

11:30am–12:15pm – Activity Session 2
12:30pm – Depart and site closes

Important Information

• Activities are pitched primarily for children aged 5–11.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
• Places are limited to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience.
• Please arrive promptly to allow sessions to begin on time.
• Entry to the building will not be permitted before 9:45am and visitors must depart from the site by 12:45pm.

Getting the most from your visit

At Science Oxford, we encourage adults to take part alongside children by asking questions, exploring ideas together and supporting investigations. Our activities are designed to develop curiosity, creativity and confidence, so we ask adults to allow children space to make their own observations, test their own ideas and contribute their own answers. During facilitated activities, please follow the guidance of our activity leaders, who will support everyone to participate and learn in an inclusive and enjoyable environment.

Monday 5 October 2026 – An Introduction to Micro:bits
Discover the world of coding and technology through an introduction to Micro:bits, with additional hands-on circuit activities to explore.

Wednesday 17 February 2027 – Planetarium Experience
Journey through space in our inflatable planetarium and enjoy additional space-themed activities.

Monday 26 April 2027 – Pond-Dipping Adventure
Explore the fascinating wildlife living in our ponds and discover more about the natural world through outdoor investigations.