# Event Details - **Event Name**: Science Wonder Garden Party 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: We’re back for our fourth annual, free community event at Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke. We can't wait to see you there!About this EventIt'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.· A climbing wall – if you’d like to climb you must wear closed toes (no flip flops, sandals or crocs) – suitable for anyone over 1.1m and over 4 stone, adults are very welcome.· 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 from Inspire Sounds, and Rosie Raves representing Cowley Road Works.· 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.· Lightning Talks and Q&A - Come and hear from the Oxford University researchers behind the Oxford Sparks videos- Dr Kate Watson on Georgian satirical science cartoons- Shirin Ermis, on climate justice- Professor Shankar Srinivas on embryonic heart development- Alex Petukhova-Greenstein and Laila Latifi on cancer vaccines· 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.· Learn about local EV technology company Electrogenic and see their Land Rover Defender – which they have converted to electric· Calculating Curiosities: Object handling with the History of Science Museum.· Drop in beat making and soldering workshops with Inspire Sounds CIC, solder and fix an audio cable.· Build micro-electronics and upcycled components with tilde.industries to create a robot butterfly - and help turn these into an upcycled fashion garment - to appear at WISH / Cherwell Collective's Sustainable Fashion show at Blenheim Palace this September.· Find out about probability, maths and the evolution of life with DPhil StatML students Evolutionary Trees activity.· Fairy Crown making workshop using willow weaving, foraged materials, and scrap fabric with Molly Palmrock and Cowley Road Works· Upcycling and recycling - Turn plastic bottles into musical instruments and help create a community artwork.Food & DrinkFree 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 HereAddress: Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke off the A44, OX5 1PF.Car, cycle and accessible parking on site.What3Words: code.apply.efficientFree 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 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4711fb80-7653-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w523-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/474f52a0-7653-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1047-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/yarnton/science-wonder-garden-party-2026/100001990560606358 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, entertainment, workshops, music, trips-adventures, parties, live-music, dog, meetups, fashion, raves, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Yarnton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park - **lat**: 51.8180043 - **long**: -1.3065388 - **full address**: University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park, Begbroke Lane, Yarnton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Science Wonder Garden Party 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1fa81eac9951ce5d318da97ff214d5e15cdfcf1051452327b711e11391908c99-rimg-w1200-h716-dc4056a3-gmir.jpg?v=1780095899 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Science Wonder Garden Party 2026 being held? - **A:** Science Wonder Garden Party 2026 takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park, Begbroke Lane, Yarnton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Science Wonder Garden Party 2026? - **A:** Science Wonder Garden Party 2026 is organized by Science Wonder: Oxford University Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Science Wonder Garden Party 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Yarnton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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