Visit our research facilities – STFC

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) opens the doors of its main National Laboratory sites to schools, community groups and the general public. On our public engagement website you can find more information about events and visiting our facilities, including:

  • Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire
  • Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
  • Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

In addition to these UK national lab sites, you can also visit our international partnership sites:

Last updated: 14 October 2025

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