Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ

Fantastic tourist location with numerous science exhibits, frequently scheduled events and a planetarium equipped with state of the art full dome projection system. Car park accessible to the public free of charge (most of the time) from which to explore the skies above.

Photo courtesy of Winchester Science Centre.


Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre organises events at this location

Please contact Winchester Science Centre directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 15/09/24

    16° 6%
  • 15/09/24

    14° 6%
  • 16/09/24

    14° 9%
  • 16/09/24

    14° 5%

Weather forecast for Winchester Youth Hostel (1.6 miles away) updated 15/09/24 at 12:00.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Night Sky Live at Winchester Science Centre – October 2024

    Thursday 24th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester, SO21 1HZ

    More info
  • Night Sky Live at Winchester Science Centre – November 2024

    Thursday 7th November 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester, SO21 1HZ

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