We are unfortunately currently sold out of tickets to Harwell Open Day. We hope to release more in early June so please check back then.
Harwell Campus plays a leading role in keeping the UK at the forefront of research. In June 2024, and for the first time in eight years, Harwell will invite visitors 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.
The Harwell Campus hosts a range of world-leading scientific facilities, which will be opening their doors to visitors this June. The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, RAL Space, Scientific Computing, Particle Physics, the Central Laser Facility and Diamond, the UK’s national synchrotron light source, are just some of the departments opening their doors, all located on site.
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.
Who is the event for?
Harwell Open Day is for everyone: from those who are fascinated by space exploration, super computers, particle physics and lasers, to those who are just curious to find out more about what goes on inside the Campus. The event is family-friendly and we welcome people of all ages. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Open Day to the full, and are working hard to make our site as accessible as we can: there will be blue-badge parking, quiet spaces, and much more. When completing the registration form, please do let us know how we can help you to get the most out of your visit to us! More information about event accessibility can be found on our website.
How do I get tickets?
This event is totally free to attend, but anyone attending must have a valid ticket as numbers are limited: please book one ticket for every person over the age of 2 attending. (Infants under 2 do not need their own ticket, but can enter with an accompanying adult.) Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
How do I get to Harwell Open Day?
Harwell Campus is located near Didcot in Oxfordshire. Parking is limited at Harwell Campus 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. Please note that we are not able to provide any free parking at Didcot Parkway Station. Please book one ticket for every person attending over the age of two years.
- Coach. We will be offering a free coach service from Abingdon, Blackbird Leys, Cowley, Oxford, Reading and Wallingford. Coach timetables are available on our website. Please book one ticket for every person attending over the age of two years.
- Car, motorbike or other self-driven vehicle. There is free parking available for a limited number of cars, motorbikes and other small self-driven vehicles. Please choose this ticket if your party plans on parking. Please book one ticket for every person attending over the age of two years.
- General entry. If you plan on walking, cycling or getting dropped off at Harwell Campus, please select a general entry ticket. This ticket type does not include a parking space, or travel on bus, shuttle or coach. Please book one ticket for every person attending over the age of two years.
More information about travelling to Harwell Campus can be found on the Gettering here page on our website.
How do I get in touch?
If you have any questions, do get in touch with the Harwell Open Day team by emailing how2024@stfc.ac.uk. More information can be found on our website: https://harwell-openday.co.uk.
We will be releasing more tickets on Thursday 25 April, so check back if the options you'd prefer are currently all reserved!
