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Science Oxford Centre

๐Ÿ“ Headington, South East

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โ˜…4.8(208 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐยฃ9.50๐Ÿ‘ถ5-9 (families with all ages welcome)

Indoor-outdoor science centre with interactive exhibits, Water Lab, and 15 acres of woodland trails and ponds. Explorer Backpacks with binoculars and bug catchers provided.

โœ“ Hands-on scienceโœ“ Woodland trailsโœ“ Explorer backpacksโœ“ Saturday onlyโœ“ Ages 4-10โœ“ Sensory-friendly days

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 4-10 who want a full day combining active science experiments with genuine outdoor woodland exploration. The 2-hour indoor session rarely feels crowded and flows naturally to the outdoor trails. Adults get as absorbed in the exhibits as children.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กSaturday sessions require advance booking - check the Science Oxford website for availability
โฐThe 2-hour indoor allocation leads naturally to the outdoor woodland trails for a full-day visit
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธExplorer Backpacks with binoculars and bug catchers are provided for the woodland session
๐Ÿš—Bring your own food if you have specific dietary requirements, alongside the on-site cafe

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Ian McLaren

10 months ago

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โ€œWhole family enjoyed the Saturday family sessions + woodland exploration. Well organised, excellent staff, good cafe area. Good value for moneyโ€

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Caz Wales

8 months ago

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โ€œWe took our 5 and 9 year olds and they had a brilliant time. The 2 hour time allocation to explore inside was great. Despite the session being full it did not feel crowded and it was easy to move between activities. The girls were happily entertained for 2 hours. The staff was also really welcoming, friendly and informative and helped make the most of the visit. We then finished or visit with a walk through the woodland. The adventure rucksacks the children get to take around the woodland is a great idea and the girls enjoyed using the contents inside to explore the woodland. Our only minor disappointment was no gluten free options which was a necessity for us (other than a rice cake and a piece of fruit). However, had we known we would have brought our own food. We will 100% be back! Thank you.โ€

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Matthew Veale

a year ago

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โ€œThis was our first time at the Science Centre and we had an absolutely fantastic time with our 4.5 year old. Particular highlights were building Lego dams in the water feature outside as well as firing balls and handkerchiefs across the room, and that was just the adults ๐Ÿ˜ The staff at the centre were really friendly and accommodating taking their time to explain the individual exhibits and answer any questions. We will definitely be coming back!โ€

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Overview

The Science Oxford Centre combines an indoor Exploration Zone - with hands-on science exhibits, ball-firing machines, Lego water features, and a Water Lab - with 15 acres of outdoor woodland trails and pond areas. Explorer Backpacks containing binoculars, bug catchers, and tick lists are available for the outdoor session. An on-site cafe serves visitors. Sensory-friendly days and holiday workshops run throughout the year. Saturday family sessions are ticketed with a 2-hour indoor allocation.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
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Saturday10:00-17:00
SundayClosed

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