Home Educator Visit Day to the Science Oxford Centre: engaging and educational opportunities for home educators. Tailored for home schooling, our events, activities and hands-on experiments aim to ignite curiosity and engage critical thinking and scientific exploration.
Suitable for families with children aged 4-11 years from Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Each child must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times. (Minimum 1 adult per 4 children.)
Price – £20 per child (includes one accompanying adult) (inc. fees and VAT).
£5 additional adults
Under 3s free
Dates in 2025:
- Time – 10am – 2pm
- Each child must attend with a supervising/accompanying adult (minimum 1 adult per 4 children)
- Suitable for families with children aged 4-11 years
- Pricing for Home Educator Visit Days is £20 per child (with each child accompanied by their responsible adult).
- No parking available on-site
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What is included:
- Access to the Exploration Zone and Woodland areas between 10am and 2pm.
- Circuit Detectives workshop (sign up on arrival).
- Light Fantastic show (sign up on arrival).
- Access to our newly refurbished lunch area.
What is not included:
- Public parking is not available at the Science Oxford Centre on weekdays – we recommend using the Park and Ride, public transport, or cycling (please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements).
Schedule
No entry to the Science Oxford Centre until 09:45.
09:45-10:15 Arrive at the Centre, check in and register for your activity sessions.
10:10-11:00 Activity Session 1 – Circuit Detectives workshop (ages 4-7) OR the Light Fantastic show (ages 8-11).
11:00-11:20 Break time
11:20-12:10 Activity Session 2 – Circuit Detectives workshop (mixed age) OR the Light Fantastic show (ages 4-7)
12:10-12:50 Lunch and free time
12:50-13:40 Activity Session 3 – Circuit Detectives workshop (ages 8-11) OR the Light Fantastic show (mixed age).
13:40-14:00 Time to go!
Further detailed information on activities and the timetable for the day will be released approximately one week before the date.
Event information
Please bring packed lunches, as café access will not be available on these days (a pop-up drinks station will be available).
Here are links to our accessible resources to help prepare for your visit, including our virtual tour and centre floorplan map.
Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs please visit here.
For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here.
Our skilled staff ensure that every child can access the activities and differentiate to engage all children. If your child has specific additional needs, please get in touch via [email protected] to discuss how they can be best supported. See our Accessible Resources.
- Visitors and staff may choose to wear face coverings inside the Centre
- The Science Oxford Centre is well ventilated, with windows and doors open (where appropriate)
- Hand sanitiser is available throughout the Centre
- If you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or are in a vulnerable group, please stay at home – you can transfer your ticket to another day (you can do this yourself via Eventbrite or contact us if you have any issues)
Contact
Visiting information: Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs here.
Email [email protected] for all event booking and visiting queries. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response, possibly longer over a weekend.
If you have an urgent query or require immediate assistance, please speak to a member of the team on 01865 810000 Monday – Saturday during office hours.
Ticket booking: For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here. If you cannot attend, you can request a refund or transfer your ticket to another day via Eventbrite.
Group Booking – contact us for group booking enquiries.
Venue
Science Oxford Centre
Quarry Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB
