Open Doors 2024
Sunday 15 September 2024 12:00 to 16:00
Visit Green Templeton College to step inside the beautiful eighteenth-century Radcliffe Observatory β the central focus of the three-acre college and the site of an ongoing conservation project. From sculpted figures of the Eight Winds on the Tower to beautifully kept gardens and a 19th century telescope, there is plenty to marvel at and explore.
For the second year running, Green Templeton is delighted to be showcasing its connection to the field of astronomy by partnering with the Oxford Astrophysics sub-department for Open Doors 2024. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the universe through hands-on activities and demonstrations, as well as exhibits on exoplanets and the solar system. There will be plenty of family friendly activities to enjoy and discover, so donβt miss out!
- Explore the historic Radcliffe Observatory
- Explore the Tower of the Winds with Chris Lintott
- Guided tours of the grounds and gardens
- Hands-on Astrophysics activities and demonstrations, including a treasure hunt
- Family friendly space-themed arts and crafts
- Exhibits on the solar system and exoplanets
More about Oxford Open Doors
Find out more more about Oxford Open Doors spearheaded by Oxford Preservation Trust since 2008.
