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Family Visit to Science Oxford Centre

Essential guidance for exploring science, nature, and hands-on discovery in Oxford.

The Science Oxford Centre offers an engaging environment for children to explore science through interactive play and outdoor discovery. This page provides an overview of what families can expect during their time at the centre. Please check the official website for the most current information regarding ticket bookings and daily activity schedules.

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Family visits to the Science Oxford Centre
Science Oxford Centre offers hands-on exhibits, an Exploration Zone, and extensive outdoor woodland trails for families to explore together.

The Science Oxford Centre provides an interactive STEM-focused environment designed for families to engage with hands-on indoor exhibits and discover nature. Visitors can explore the indoor Exploration Zone or venture across 15 acres of meadows, ponds, and woodland trails. The venue encourages shared learning experiences, ensuring that children are accompanied by an adult throughout their time onsite. This space offers a balance of structured indoor experiments and outdoor natural discovery for diverse family groups.

Family highlights

  • Hands-on indoor exhibits including the Air Table and magnetic ball run
  • 15 acres of woodland, meadows, and ponds to explore
  • Seasonal outdoor Water Lab available April to October
  • Explorer Backpacks provided for nature trail wildlife spotting
  • Sensory-friendly Family Days with reduced capacity
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What children can see and do

Inside, families can experiment with the Air Table, a giant magnetic ball run, and the thermal Curious Camera. Outdoors, visitors can explore the nature trails with the aid of Explorer Backpacks or visit the seasonal Water Lab, operational from April to October.

Age guidance

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Practical information

All tickets must be booked in advance online. Children under 3 and carers receive free admission. Capacity is limited, and family bookings are restricted to a maximum of 10 tickets per transaction. Sensory-friendly sessions are available for families with additional needs.

Family visits at the Science Oxford Centre
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The Science Oxford Centre offers dedicated family programs designed for hands-on learning and outdoor exploration. Visitors can participate in structured two-hour sessions that require advance booking for all attendees. These resources support a shared discovery experience across the centre's indoor zones and natural grounds.

Family program

Family Days

120–120 minPaidBooking required

Family Days provide access to the Exploration Zone and the site's extensive grounds, including woodland, meadows, and ponds. Each visit includes a 2-hour slot in the Exploration Zone.

Age guidance: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Practical information: Advance booking is required for all visitors. Sensory-friendly sessions with reduced capacity are available for families with additional needs.

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