Plans for a £35m science discovery and innovation centre in Oxford have gone on display this week.

The Magnet Centre is Science Oxford’s project to create a world-class centre for science and innovation.

Proposals for the centre, which would be built next to Oxford Castle, include a Science Discovery Centre and an Innovation Centre for High-Tech Companies to open in 2016.

Building upon Britain’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, The Magnet will inspire visitors to take a greater interest in science and be home for dozens of new high-tech companies.

The centre will be a hub and showcase for our region’s science and technology whilst supporting innovation and economic growth.

Members of the public have been asked to share their views on the plans, which are on show at Science Oxford. You can also have your say by clicking here.

Following consultation a formal planning application will be made by the end of 2012.

If it goes ahead, The Magnet is expected to attract 150,000 visitors a year and could bring 150 jobs to Oxford.