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

  • 19/03/24

    11° 9%
  • 19/03/24

    10° 47%
  • 20/03/24

    10° 50%
  • 20/03/24

    10° 11%

Weather forecast for Winchester Youth Hostel (1.6 miles away) updated 19/03/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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    Tuesday 19th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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    Wednesday 20th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Stockcross Village Hall, Newbury, RG20 8LN (24.9 miles away)

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  • Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 20th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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    Thursday 21st March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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  • Isle of Wight Observatory open night

    Thursday 21st March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Isle of Wight Observatory, Newchurch, PO36 0LX (28.1 miles away)

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