Visit Us

The next Inside Diamond event will take place on Saturday 21st of March 2020 and the ballot for this event is now open. Please fill in the form at the bottom of this page to enter. These events are very popular and we have a limit on the number of visitors we can accommodate so we operate a ballot system to offer a fair allocation of spaces. To apply to go into the ballot for tickets, please read the details and restrictions below and complete the form at the bottom of the page.

Inside Diamond - Public Open Days

Our Inside Diamond open day events offer the chance for members of the public to visit the facility and see inside our particle accelerator and experimental laboratories. You will also meet some of the scientists that use Diamond and can ask them about the work they do - everything from viral proteins to engine parts and ancient texts.

A visit will take approximately 2/2.5 hours and will consist of:

An introductory talk giving a general overview of Diamond and what it is used for.
A guided tour - including a trip to see inside the synchrotron and our laboratories - please note that extensive walking will be involved
An opportunity to talk to Diamond employees and ask them about their work and the facility

There are several starting times for the visits which you can select during the booking process (typically 9:30, 11:00, 12:45 and 14:15).

Advice/Restrictions:

Due to the size of the facility, during the guided tour there will be extensive walking involved, we advise all visitors to wear comfortable footwear.
Due to the nature of the facility we do not admit visitors under the age of 6, and we recommend that the visit is more suitable for adults and children aged 11+.
We have very few restrictions due to health and mobility issues, although we ask you to tell us of any special requirements during registration so we can ensure suitable tour routes are available.

We also run dedicated school visits and group visits

Enter the ballot for the next Inside Diamond open day event

If you wish to apply to go into the ballot for tickets at the next Inside Diamond event on Saturday 21st of March 2020 then please enter your details below.

Key dates/times:

Saturday 21st March 2020 - Inside Diamond Open day

The events are very popular and we are sorry that this may lead to disappointment for some. You are more than welcome to apply for future events, but please note that all details entered here will be deleted and you will need to apply for each specific event.

Data usage: The information collected in the form above will be used only for the administration of the 'Inside Diamond Open Day' for which the application is being made. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other party. All data will be deleted within 6 months of the event. Please note that the information in this form is hosted by a third-party service, provided by Vroman Systems, Inc. (“Formsite”). Formsite has signed up to the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.