Step inside the UK’s leading Science and Innovation campus

For the first time in eight years, we invite you to come and explore behind the scenes, see first-hand where some of the world’s most pioneering research takes place and meet the scientists and technicians who deliver the breakthroughs and discoveries they hear about on the news.

From exploring a particle accelerator to ESA astronauts, this day is not one to miss.

Explore world-renowned scientific facilities like ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, RAL Space, and Diamond, the UK’s synchrotron light source. Engage with experts, dive into exhibitions, and uncover the future of science and technology shaping our world.

Experts from our different facilities will be on hand to talk about their inspirational work and how it will improve life for current and future generations. There will be exhibition spaces located around the site allowing visitors the opportunity to delve deeper into the science and technology carried out both at Harwell and at the other locations run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) – from supercomputing, accelerator science, and next generation telescopes to biological sciences and robotics.

Snippets of our last Open Day

Tickets

Harwell Open Day offers free admission; however, everyone must have a valid ticket to gain entry. It’s important to reserve a ticket for every individual over the age of 2 who plans to attend. Note that infants under 2 years old are not required to have their own ticket, but they must be accompanied by an adult who is a ticket holder.

We anticipate a high demand for tickets, and they are likely to sell out very quickly.

To ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity, we strongly recommend booking your tickets as soon as possible.

How to get there

Harwell Campus is located near Didcot in Oxfordshire.

Parking is limited and we strongly encourage you to travel to by bus, cycle, and if possible, share lifts with friends and family.

To support this, we are providing free bus and coach travel to Harwell Open Day. You will need to select how you plan on travelling to Harwell Open Day when you book your ticket. Options include:

• Bus. There will be a free shuttle bus from Didcot Parkway Station to Harwell Campus. We will also be providing free tickets on the existing Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel bus services to Harwell Campus.
• Coach. We will be offering a free coach service from Abingdon, Blackbird Leys, Cowley, Oxford, Reading and Wallingford.
• Car, motorbike or other self-driven vehicle. There is free parking available for a limited number of cars and motorbikes.
• General entry. If you plan on walking, cycling or getting dropped off at Harwell Campus, please select a general entry ticket.

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