Family Day (23 August)

Name: Family Day (23 August)
Start: 2025-08-23T10:00:00+01:00
Location: Quarry Road,Headington,Oxford,OX3 8SB,GB

Schedule

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Quarry Road,Headington,Oxford,OX3 8SB,GB | Oxford, EN

Visit the Science Oxford Centre in Headington for Summer Saturdays - fun, hands-on Family Days for curious kids every Saturday!
Open for Family Days every Saturday with Exploration Zone, outdoor Water Lab, 15 acres of woodland, Explorer backpacks with binoculars, bug pot, activity ideas and ID guides. Refuel and refresh in the café / picnic areas (ice cream and kids meal deal options!)
A two-hour Exploration Zone session (10am, 12.30pm, 3pm) includes access to outside areas all day. Under 3s free, aimed at 6+ and all ages welcome – a great place to take curious kids (or grand-kids) for fun, hands-on activities and wild space to explore over the summer holidays!
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.
Suitable for ages 3+ (all ages welcome). Under 3s free.
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)
What is NOT included
-Entry to Club
Event information
Exploration Zone Sessions
10am-12pm
12.30pm-2.30pm
3pm - 5pm
Our 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 tickets are available to book 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 per person (includes Eventbrite booking fee). Free tickets available for Under 3s and Carers (see FAQs Carer Tickets on scienceoxford.com for details of how to apply).
Pre-booking essential. All visitors to the Centre require a ticket.
Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs https://scienceoxford.com/centre/public/visitor-information/
For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions https://scienceoxford.com/events-policy/
Important notice: Centre works
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 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.