A science campus is set to welcome visitors for the first time in eight years when it opens its doors to the public in June.

For the first time since 2016, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, situated near Didcot, is preparing to host an open day.

On June 29, the campus will once again offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to thousands of individuals.

Visitors will get the chance to immerse themselves in the most advanced research environment, interacting with the scientists and technicians responsible for the work that takes place at the campus.

The Harwell Campus hosts the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

It is also home to the Central Laser Facility, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, RAL Space, the Research Complex at Harwell, and the Diamond Light Source.

The site is expected to house the world's most powerful laser, the brand-new National Satellite Test Facility, and the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre in the near future.

The campus said the public Open Day is "designed for people of all ages and backgrounds. From those who are fascinated by space exploration, X-rays and neutrons, CERN and particle physics, supercomputing, lasers, and to anyone who is just curious to find out what goes on behind one of the biggest scientific communities in the world".

In the past, the Harwell Campus has played a role in significant projects such as the research for COVID vaccine, the design and testing of components for the James Webb Space Telescope, and the development of detectors for CERN’s Large Hadron Collider.

During the event, experts from various facilities will take part in workshops showcasing their work and its impact on our present and future lives.

The open day will also feature designated trails guiding visitors to the campus' exhibition spaces, spotlighting the scientific and technological feats accomplished by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

This includes work in supercomputing, accelerator science, future telescopes, and the biological sciences.

Mark Thomson, executive chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, said: "The UK is home to world-class science, much of that happening at Harwell.

"In June, we are excited to welcome back the public to a unique and insightful experience, and one that we hope will inspire the pursuit of science, technology, engineering and maths careers.

"Science is an important tool to many areas of our lives, and we hope the public are looking forward to seeing the home of mind-blowing and ever-important research and innovation."

Tickets for the event are available online via Eventbrite.