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.

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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

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Weather forecast for Winchester Youth Hostel (1.6 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – April 2024

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL (10.9 miles away)

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – April 2024

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL (10.9 miles away)

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  • Farnham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 9th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Aldershot Cricket Club, Aldershot, GU12 4BP (25.5 miles away)

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  • Practical Astronomy with Basingstoke Astronomical Society

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cliddesden Primary School, Basingstoke, RG25 2QU (13.9 miles away)

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  • Southampton Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Issac Watts Memorial Hall, Southampton, SO16 6TS (11.2 miles away)

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