About this Event
Nature Club - Pond Dipping for ages 5-9 at the Science Oxford Centre
Go pond-dipping and grass sweeping and discover an amazing aquatic eco-system living in and around the water! Celebrate National Newt Day and find out more about our Great Crested Newt conservation project: catch and identify creatures with our expert club leader, and learn about life cycles from newbie newts with fluffy gills, to larvae and baby flying insects like dragonflies, midges, damselflies. Get up close with magnifiers and microscopes - how does the food chain work, who eats who and which crazy creature comes out on top in pond-life?
National Newt Day, on the previous day April 24th, aims to raise awareness of the declining Great Crested Newt population, which is Britain's most protected amphibian.
Sessions:
10AM - 11.30AM
12.30PM - 2PM
3PM - 4.30PM
Suitable for ages 5-9 (child must be accompanied by an adult)
All our activities are designed and led by our expert leaders for adults and children to work together.
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What is included in your ticket:
90 minute club session for one child and accompanying adult
Access to:
- Access to the woodland and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
- Cafe 10am - 4pm
- Parking (limited availability)
What is NOT included:
- Access to the Exploration Zone
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Tickets:
£14 per club ticket (includes Eventbrite booking fee)- ticket includes one child and one accompanying adult.
£5 additional adult/s ticket admittance to Science Club and The Science Oxford Centre outside areas and café. Book via the 'Add Ons' option. All attendees need a ticket.
For under 3’s or siblings outside the recommended age range for this Club, we recommend a visit to the Family Day Exploration Zone instead.
Refunds
For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here.
Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event.
Ticket transfers are not available.
Contact us if you have any queries via [email protected] or 01865 810000.
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Visiting the Science Oxford Centre
For public visits to our Science Oxford Centre, see our information page and FAQs here
Family Days run every Saturday - additional Exploration Zone 2 hour session tickets are also available to book seperately, subject to availability.
Additional Support
If you are attending a club and require a carer ticket, please get in touch to discuss how best we can support yourself or your child to access the activities. Please contact us for more information at [email protected].
Science Oxford Centre Visitor Café
Emira's Kitchen café at the Science Oxford Centre is open on Saturdays from 10am-4pm, serving hot and cold drinks, kid's meal deals, cakes, snacks and rolls. Families are welcome to bring their own food and refreshments to eat at our lunch tables.
Important notice: Centre works
Due to the ongoing site improvement works, you may notice some changes to the area immediately outside the centre and access to the woodland and trails. There are temporary diversions in place directing parking (please use all available bays). There is also unrestricted free parking available on Quarry Road. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these necessary improvements.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Science Oxford Centre, Quarry Road, Headington, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00 to GBP 15.00
