Everyone is welcome at this free, family-friendly science engagement event at Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke.
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 11am to 4pm
We’re back for our fourth annual, free community event at Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke. We can't wait to see you there!
It's our fourth year – and it’s going to be the best one yet. Scientists, makers, families, artists and community innovators: come together and have fun at Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke!
Discover the research and innovation happening at Begbroke, across the University of Oxford and throughout Oxfordshire, through hands-on experiments, talks, workshops and lab tours. Suitable for all ages.
Join us to enjoy:
· Stands from Oxford Archaeology, Cherwell Collective, Lab tours and live talks from Oxford Sparks researchers.
· A climbing wall
· Hands-on activities from STEM goes Wild, make a modular chain reaction machine inspired by Rube Goldberg and make your own circuits to create electronic greetings cards.
· Live Music from Oxford Cherwell Brass plus DJs!
· performances by Sublime Science: high-energy, 30-minute spectacles packed with mind-boggling science demos
PLUS:
· Meet researchers from Energy Storage and Energy Carriers Group demonstrating their cooling vests, developed at Begbroke.
· Learn about University of Oxford spin-out Mode Labs and their microcavity technology, with water testing activities related to the clean water crisis.
· Discover what goes on in the lab at Yarnton-based Oxford PV and see their live solar power demonstrations
· Meeting the brilliant Year 5 and 6 student engineers from the Edward Feild School Green Racer Team and inspect the real, fully-functioning electric racer they built themselves.
· Calculating Curiosities: Object handling with the History of Science Museum
· Upcycling and recycling - Turn plastic bottles into musical instruments and help create a community artwork.
Food & Drink
Free hot dog or burger (vegan option available) from 12.30pm – first come, first served until it runs out (though we hope there should be enough for everyone). You are welcome to bring a picnic too.
Getting Here
Address: Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke off the A44, OX5 1PF.
Car, cycle and accessible parking on site.
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Free minibus from Kidlington, Yarnton and Begbroke – timetable will be added to this page soon, first come first served. The Stagecoach S3 also stops at Begbroke Science Park (0803 from Oxford Train Station – usual fares apply). Car, cycle and accessible parking on site (OX5 1PF).
Please note: sorry, no dogs except guide dogs.
If you have any questions, please email: eleanor@oud.co.uk
Organiser: Eleanor Mathieson
Host: Oxford University Development
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-wonder-garden-party-2026-tickets-1990560606358