Ark-t @ Templar Square — Cultural Venue / Exhibition Space in Oxford

Ark-T @ Templar Square is a creative space for children aged 6–11 located in Templar Square Shopping Centre, Oxford. It’s just outside the city and best reached by car or bike. The venue hosts free cooking workshops, arts sessions, and poetry displays during weekday afternoons, ideal for families looking to spend time on school holidays. You can find it behind the Pound Way entrance, near the Museum of Oxford’s public galleries.

Ark-T @ Templar Square opened in 1999 as a shopping centre but now works primarily as an exhibition venue focused on creative education for children. It continues its original arts training purpose through hands-on workshops in crafts, cooking, and writing. The space uses bright lighting and playful decor that suits young learners. Noise levels stay low, quiet enough to focus during poetry sessions or well-being activities. Exhibitions often respond to objects from the Museum of Oxford, including a recent display based on local history.

Go to Ark-T @ Templar Square for free creative workshops designed for children aged 6–11. Try the cooking classes, read poems displayed in response to museum artefacts, or check out the art exhibitions linked to school holidays. Entry is always free and no booking is needed. The venue supports community causes by doubling every donation made during a one-week campaign.