Family Day + The Cloud Factory

17 October, 10:00 am
Hands-On Interactive Zone
Family Day + The Cloud Factory
Saturday 17 October 2026
The Cloud Factory with Dr Sarah Bearchell
Show times:
- Show 1: 12-12.30pm
- Show 2: 1-1.30pm
- Show 3: 2.30-3pm
- Show 4: 3.30-4pm
Have you ever touched a cloud? Have you ever tasted a strawberry cloud?! At The Cloud Factory you can touch, see, hear, smell and taste clouds as they are made from dry ice.
Exploration Zone
Explore, discover and play. Children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits. 2-hour access in your chosen session.
Water Lab
Play and experiment with water flow, dams, and floating objects at the outdoor Water Lab. All-day access.
Woodland
Pick up an Explorer Backpack and see what you can spot on our nature trails around the woodland. All-day access.
Ticketing: £9.50 per person (under 3s free)
Event format: HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE ZONE
Event duration: 2 hours
Age: 5–7 yrs 7–12 yrs, Family
Event start: 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm
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Ages are a guide only, under-16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The Festival reserves the right to modify event formats and manage the audience in accordance with the Festival’s Attendance Policy:
if-oxford.com/attendance-policy
IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361).