Family Day (11 October)

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Science Oxford Centre | Oxford, EN

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Science-inspired family fun at the Science Oxford Centre
About this Event

Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family experience this autumn. Explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits; create and test flying designs at the Air Table, build a giant magnetic ball run, and make fun animations with the Animate Science activity. Pick up an Explorer Backpack and see what wildlife you can spot on our outdoor nature trails. Make a splash at the outdoor Water Lab!

Suitable for ages 3+ (all ages welcome). Under 3s free: please select your free under 3s ticket/s from the 'Add Ons' option; a full price Single Ticket is required to complete your order.

Pre-booking essential. All visitors to the Centre require a ticket.

What is included in your ticket:

  • Two-hour timeslot in the Exploration Zone
  • Access to the woodland and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
  • Access to the Water Lab April - October (bring a change of clothes)
  • Parking (limited availability on a first come first serve basis. See visiting and travel information here)

What is NOT included

  • Entry to Club

Event information

Exploration Zone Sessions

10am-12pm

12.30pm-2.30pm

3pm - 5pm

café at the Science Oxford Centre is open from 10am - 4pm. Families are also welcome to bring food and refreshments to eat at our lunch tables.

Additional Support

If you're a visitor with a disability and you need a carer, personal assistant, or essential companion, free carer tickets are available to book via the 'Add On's option to help you with access during the visit.

You may be asked to provide ID when you arrive for the list of these ID documents and how to book your ticket see our accessibility information.

Prices, terms of booking/refunds policy

£8.50 per person (includes Eventbrite booking fee). Free tickets available for Under 3s and Carers via the 'Add On' option. (see FAQs Carer Tickets on scienceoxford.com for criteria details).

Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs please visit here.

For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here.

Important notice: Centre works & Parking

Due to the ongoing site improvement works, you may notice some changes to the area immediately outside the centre. There may be temporary diversions in place directing access to parking - please use all bays available. There may also be diverted access to the woodland and trails. If you have any queries, please contact us via [email protected] or 01865 810000. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these necessary improvements.

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Where is it happening?

Science Oxford Centre, Quarry Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

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