Step into an immersive light experience at Harwell Campus this May

Zoe Gater

Blending art, light and science, Harwell Campus opens a striking walk-through installation to the public, offering a unique, family-friendly experience designed to spark curiosity and wonder.

A luminous fusion of art, light and science will illuminate Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this season as it hosts the public debut of its newest event, Luminarium: Terceradix.

As part of the campus-wide Light Project – a major programme celebrating more than 80 years of world-leading discovery – the experience invites visitors to step inside an immersive, light-filled structure that inspires curiosity for all ages.

The internationally acclaimed Architects of Air hand-craft this monumental inflatable installation, encouraging visitors to slow down and explore at their own pace.

Inside, a network of winding passages and soaring domes glows with vibrant colour as daylight filters through the translucent skin, creating a constantly shifting, immersive environment.

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus stands as one of the UK’s leading hubs for cutting-edge research, home to thousands of scientists, engineers and innovators working across fields including space, energy, health and quantum technologies.

Events like this open that world to the wider community.

The installation runs from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May 2026, with sessions from 11am to 5pm each day, offering multiple opportunities to experience it over the late May bank holiday weekend.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children under 16, with free entry for infants, making it an accessible option for families looking for something a little different during the holidays.

Visit the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus website for more information.

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