Does your Christmas tree need some extra sparkle this year? Now's your chance at the Christmas Construction exhibition in Hands On, The Oxford Trust's science gallery on St Clements, Oxford.

There are numerous K'nex activities for the entire family to make a Christmas tree, a star or a sleigh.

You can also be creative with paper and make some colourful Christmas decorations, such as snowmen chains and snowflakes to take home.

The Hands On shop also offers ideas for stocking fillers as well as unusual and educational gifst for children - and adults - all with a scientific theme.

In addition Hands-On features a range of permanent exhibits including a screen where you can freeze your shadow, a train that floats on magnets and a television which allows you to change the shape of your face.

A visit lasts two hours and the activities are suitable for five to 12-year-olds. Tickets are child/concessions £3.50, adult £5 and family £15.

Christmas Construction is open 10am-4pm tomorrow and all next week, and on December 27-30 and January 2. For details, ring 01865 728953 or see www.oxtrust.org.uk/handson