Observatories · South East England
Planetarium
In or near Brook.
Planetarium — a observatory in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Martin Speck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Planetarium is a observatory located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Island Planetarium offers an engaging experience that takes visitors on a journey through time and space. It features an astrodome theatre and exhibitions that stimulate imagination and curiosity about the universe.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Planetarium is an observatory located in South-East England. It offers a range of astronomical displays and educational programmes, showcasing celestial phenomena and the universe's wonders.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7070, -1.5217
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Freshwater
- Postcode
- PO41 0RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- 01983 761555
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier — 5.7 km
- Opening
- The park is open all year, every day.
- Official site
- www.fort-victoria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3767889686 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Planetarium?
- Planetarium is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO41 0RR), in the parish of Freshwater.
- What is Planetarium?
- Planetarium — a observatory in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Planetarium?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO41 0RR.
- Is Planetarium a protected site?
- Yes — Planetarium is part of the Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Planetarium?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO41 0RR.