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.

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Begbroke Science Park at a Glance#

Address: Begbroke Science Park, Begbroke, near Oxford, Oxfordshire OX5, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/

About Begbroke Science Park#

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.

Spring-early summer
April-June · 8-18°C
University activity ramps up; the park's gardens and campus spaces are most pleasant.
Autumn
September-October · 8-15°C
The academic year is in full swing and weekdays are busiest with seminars and visitors.

Weather & Climate near Begbroke Science Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 1° 58 mm overcast 94% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h
February Poor 2° - 8° 1° 41 mm overcast 92% 4.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.8h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 50 mm overcast 87% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 4° - 12° 6° 44 mm overcast 83% 4.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.7h
May Good 7° - 16° 12° 51 mm overcast 81% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 15.4h
June Good 10° - 19° 15° 55 mm overcast 79% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 16.3h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 41 mm overcast 77% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 15.9h
August Good 12° - 22° 17° 54 mm overcast 78% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 14.4h
September Good 10° - 18° 14° 56 mm overcast 82% 3.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 7° - 14° 11° 55 mm overcast 88% 3.7 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
November Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 58 mm overcast 93% 3.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
December Poor 3° - 8° 2° 61 mm overcast 95% 4.2 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h

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