Super Science Saturday
October 18, 2025
Science Oxford Centre
Family Day
Families
Spend a special family day at the Science Oxford Centre and meet researchers and scientists with IF Oxford. Experiment in the Exploration Zone, make a splash at the Water Lab and explore woodland nature trails. See Dr Sarah Bearchell’s ‘Amazing Air’ show, Richard Robinson’s ‘66 Impossible Things’, and try hands-on activities from materials testing to mini rolling robots with UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).
10am–1pm
2pm–5pm
Aimed at ages 5+ (all ages welcome, under 3s free).
Pre-booking essential.
All visitors to the Centre require a ticket including adults and children, but free tickets are available for Under 3s and Carers.
See below in ‘Additional Support’ for Carers information, or ‘FAQ Carer Ticket’ on our Centre Visiting page.
If you require more free under 3 tickets and the timed session’s u3 ticket capacity is full, please contact [email protected]. Thank you!
Activities include:
Three-hour access to the Exploration Zone, woodland and Water Lab (change of clothes recommended) and activities with scientists and researchers with IF Oxford.
Amazing Air, with Dr Sarah Bearchell
You can’t see, hear, smell, taste or touch the air…so how do we know it’s really there?! This multi-sensory, participatory show includes experiments to prove air really is there!
66 Impossible Things, with Richard Robinson
Join Richard Robinson for fun demos, quirky science, clever jokes and handy household tips with a twist!
Materials Testing and Sphero with UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
Control mini robots in races and explore the properties of everyday and exotic materials used to generate star power.
Visiting information: Science Oxford Centre visiting information here.
Email [email protected] for 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.
Venue
Science Oxford Centre
Quarry Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB