Family Day + The Cloud Factory

17 October, 10:00 am

2 hours£9.50 per person (under 3s free)

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).

 

Location:

Science Oxford Centre, Douglas Downes Close, Quarry Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8SB, UK OX3 8SB