Begbroke Science Park
Park Research and innovation campus affiliated with Oxford University
A research campus north of Oxford, Begbroke Science Park houses university labs, engineering groups and tech spin-offs; visitors typically arrive for conferences, academic collaborations and industry demonstrations.
Begbroke Science Park is a research and innovation park at Begbroke, north of Oxford in Oxfordshire, operated in association with the University of Oxford. It supports collaboration between university researchers and industry.
The site contains laboratories, pilot-scale facilities, workshops and office space used by academic research groups, technology startups and small companies. Facilities often host applied research projects and prototyping activities rather than public exhibitions.
The park was developed to provide a site for university-industry collaboration and to house research facilities that do not fit within central university buildings. It has evolved to include incubator space and specialized labs.
Located in the village of Begbroke just north of the city of Oxford, the park sits in a semi-rural setting with good road access to the university and to north Oxford suburbs.
- University affiliation: Operated in association with the University of Oxford, the park provides laboratory, workshop and office space for university groups, spinouts and small technology firms.
How to Get to Begbroke Science Park #
Begbroke Science Park is north of Oxford. From Oxford Bus Station, take bus S3 or 250 toward Yarnton/Shipton or a local shuttle where available; the drive is about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic (roughly 10 miles). By car, take the A44 north from central Oxford and follow local signage to Begbroke village.
Tips for Visiting Begbroke Science Park #
- Visitors should contact the park or affiliated university department in advance if they want to arrange a lab tour or research visit.
- Check local Oxford transport links - a short bus ride from central Oxford will reach Begbroke village; walking the campus without authorization is discouraged near working labs.
- Bring layers: the park has older stone buildings and modern labs with differing temperatures.
Best Time to Visit Begbroke Science Park #
A research and innovation campus affiliated with the University of Oxford - best visited during the working week when talks and open events are scheduled.
Weather & Climate near Begbroke Science Park #
Begbroke Science Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (624 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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