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Science Oxford Centre

A hands-on science centre with an Exploration Zone, woodland, ponds, family days, STEM clubs, and science activities for children.

Science · Nature & environment · Maker & DIY · Parent & educator · Physical placeAges 5-14Paid🌐 1 languages

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About Science Oxford Centre

Science Oxford Centre is an indoor-outdoor primary science centre with hands-on exploration, woodland and ponds, family days, STEM clubs, trails, workshops, and planetarium shows.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 5-14. It is available as Website, Physical place and is listed as paid. The listed language coverage is English.

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Address

Science Oxford Centre, Quarry Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB, United Kingdom

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Opening hours

Saturday Family DaysThe centre is open to the public on Saturdays; school visits run during term time.

What stands out

Combines indoor experiments with outdoor nature investigation
Offers regular family days and STEM clubs for different ages
Gives children space to make their own discoveries with educators nearby

Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Science valueExceptional

The centre is dedicated to primary science learning through exploration, workshops, shows, and nature.

Outdoor learningStrong

Family tickets include woodland, ponds, and outdoor areas as well as indoor exploration.

Visit clarityExceptional

Official visitor information gives the address, Saturday hours, pricing, and access guidance.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

The official visitor information says public Family Days are usually on Saturdays and includes a two-hour Exploration Zone session plus outdoor access.
Tickets are paid, with free admission for children under three; the schedule and parking situation can change during construction.
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