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See what's on and book online. https://scienceoxford.com/schools/primary-schools/

We run a STEM Careers Programme for secondary schools, and CPD for teachers.

Visit the Science Oxford Centre in Headington, Family Days open every Saturday with Exploration Zone, outdoor Water Lab and 15 acres of ponds, meadows & woodland trails to enjoy with our Explorer Backpacks. The Science Oxford Centre in Headington is open for Family Days every Saturday, as well as our regular programme of STEM Clubs: Creative Computing Club, Science Clubs and Nature Club, running on Saturdays and during the holidays. Please visit our website for events and activities at the Centre:
https://scienceoxford.com/centre/public/

Science Oxford Centre Prices
A visit to the Science Oxford Centre ticket price includes 2-hours in the Exploration Zone and self-guided access to the woodland, outdoor Water Lab (April - October) and Explorer Backpacks from 10am–5pm (seasonal times, outdoor areas close early in winter).

£7.50 per person, Under 3s free. (includes Eventbrite booking fee)

For more info about visiting our Centre see: https://scienceoxford.com/centre/public/visitor-information/

Tickets are available for events via the Science Oxford website scienceoxford.com and you can transfer or refund your tickets via Eventbrite if you can't make the date; please do not purchase from unsolicited comments that may be posted here, as we cannot vouch for the seller, and all such comments will be removed - thank you! Contact: [email protected]...............................................................................

Science Oxford also runs events for families and young people in Oxford and the region. www.ScienceOxford.com/events

We have a primary education programme where schools can book visits to our Centre (Tues-Fri during term time)
https://scienceoxford.com/centre/schools/

We also run outreach shows and workshops and visit schools. https://scienceoxford.com/schools/secondary-schools/

Contact:
[email protected] (primary school outreach)
[email protected] (school visits to our Centre)
[email protected] (secondary schools enquiries)

Our parent charity is the Oxford Trust who's mission is the pursuit of science. www.theoxfordtrust.co.uk

06/11/2026

If you're curious about which trees we have put our bat boxes on, check out Dan's bark identifier at November’s Nature Club for ages 5-9!

Saturday 14 November, Science Oxford Centre
10am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Includes entry to the woodland (10am - 5pm)
Ticket includes an adult - additional tickets available to book
Book ahead: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zqQyf0

05/11/2026

Opening doors to STEM careers for Oxfordshire’s young people 🧬

We’re delighted to launch the Science Oxford Scholarship Programme, helping young people from local state schools and colleges explore their futures in science, technology, engineering and maths. This week, we welcomed our first cohort of 20 A-level students, their families, partners and supporters to the Science Oxford Centre.

Over the next two years, students will take part in workplace visits, networking and skills development, connecting with Oxfordshire’s STEM community and building their confidence to pursue future careers.

The free-to-access programme aims to reduce barriers to the STEM experiences, networks and career insights that can shape young people’s futures.

Delivered by Science Oxford, the programme is funded and supported by The Oxford Trust, Meads Trust, Oxford Instruments and a growing network of STEM partners.

Thank you to our speakers at the launch, from Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, University of Oxford's Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, and Lumai, for sharing their career journeys.

05/11/2026

Join us for autumn adventures at the Science Oxford Centre! This Saturday, go on the pumpkin trail in the woodland, and journey through space in our 'Life Elsewhere' Planetarium Show in the inflatable dome!

Explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone and create your own adventure with our Explorer Backpacks, spotter sheets and nature trails in the woodland. Warm up with a cuppa in the Café!

Family Days run every Saturday 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Includes entry to the woodland all day
Visitor Café with kids meal deal and picnic areas
Find out more and book ahead https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zGVJl0

05/11/2026

Is your school celebrating learning outdoors with Outdoor Classroom Day today? Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement that encourages schools to make time outdoors part of every child’s day.

Today and everyday, the Science Oxford Centre's 15 acres of woodland, ponds and outdoor spaces provides a wonderful space to take learning outdoors with pond dipping, woodland trails and hands-on ecology led by our Outdoor Learning Specialist, Dan Moden.

04/11/2026

📢 Announcing the full line-up for the Buckinghamshire Primary Science Conference 2027!

Expert voices including keynote speakers Alex Farrer and Isabel Thomas will be joining us to explore how to harness pupils’ curiosity and creativity to build a science curriculum that ensures all pupils are inspired.

Alex Farrer a primary science education specialist and Development Lead for the Primary Science Quality Mark - PSQM. An award-winning teacher, trainer and Primary Science Teaching Trust Fellow, she works nationally with schools and teachers to develop engaging, inclusive and high-quality primary science education.

Isabel Thomas is an award-winning children’s science author and author of books such as ‘Moth: An Evolution Story’ and the bestselling ‘Impossible Questions’ series.

Workshops with Primary Science Teaching Trust Mentor Rebecca Ellis, Science Oxford’s Francesca MacLennan, Daniel Scholes, Dan Moden and Kate Goodenough will give practical insights and fresh ideas to help enhance science teaching and learning in primary schools.

🗓️ 24th February
🏫 St Clements Dane School, WD3 6EW

See the full programme and register here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zCf1k0

04/11/2026

02/11/2026

Young people discover how STEM is applied to solve real-world challenges.

Thanks to Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Diamond Light Source, Oxford Instruments and Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford for the eye-opening tours and interactive workshops with Year 10 and 11 students as part of our October half-term STEM Insight Days.

Visits like these to STEM research facilities and industry give young people a better understanding of how STEM is applied in the real world, help broaden their awareness of career opportunities and empower them to make more informed choices about their futures.

Keep an eye on our website and social media for announcements about applications for the next STEM Insight Days over February half-term 2027.

02/11/2026

Spot our bat boxes and learn about how and why bats roost at November’s Nature Club: Brilliant Bats for ages 5-9!

Saturday 14 November, Science Oxford Centre
10am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Includes entry to the woodland (10am - 5pm)
Ticket includes an adult - additional tickets available to book
Book ahead: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zqPZp0

31/10/2026

Skeletons! We had a great session learning about how skeletons and bones work to protect our insides. Check out some of the amazing structures our bio engineer's made from K'nex and see if you can guess what part of the body they are protecting

Science Club for ages 5-7 is back on November 21 with Trick of The Light - the science illusion, book ahead!

30/10/2026

Get crafty making bat masks and natural bat decorations at November’s Nature Club for ages 5-9!

Saturday 14 November, Science Oxford Centre
10am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Includes entry to the woodland (10am - 5pm)
Ticket includes an adult - additional tickets available to book
Book ahead: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zqVXm0

Address

Science Oxford Centre, Douglas Downes Close, Quarry Road, Headington
Oxford
OX38SB

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.scienceoxford.com/

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