Observatories · South East England
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
In or near Chilcomb.
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium — a observatory in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Winchester Science Centre and 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
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium offers an interactive experience focused on science and nature, featuring two floors of exhibits and live science demonstrations. Visitors can enjoy a journey through space in one of the UK's largest planetariums, making it an engaging destination for families and children.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is an observatory located in South-East England, postcode SO21. It features interactive science exhibits and a planetarium, providing educational experiences in a hands-on environment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0595, -1.2653
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Chilcomb
- Postcode
- SO21 1HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- +44 1962 863791
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.winchestersciencecentre.org
Sources
- osm: way/87346348 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium?
- Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 1HZ), in the parish of Chilcomb.
- What is Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium?
- Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium — a observatory in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 1HZ.
- Is Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium a protected site?
- Yes — Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 1HZ.