Winchester science centre planetarium leaflet - Tourism Leaflets Online
Winchester Science Centre is the leading science attraction in the South of England. Enjoy exploring 100 science exhibits for a hands-on learning experience. The huge on-site planetarium offers a breathtaking 360° experience. This is the largest capacity planetarium in the UK showcasing some of the latest technologies. Open seven days a week, the Science Centre attracts over 150,000 visitors each year and is a Registered Charity. Winchester Science Centre is a Member of the UK Association of Science and Discovery Centres and of Ecsite, the EU Science Centres’ Association.
Group Bookings:
Discounts available for groups. Optional extras include cream teas for adults, badge evenings for Cubs/Brownies/Beavers and other activities.
Birthday Parties:
An ideal venue for birthday parties! The package includes food and a general entry ticket. Planetarium shows are an optional extra.
Schools:
The Science Centre operates a full programme for schools, including specialist workshops run by the Education Team both on and off-site.
Venue Hire:
From a private planetarium show to whole-centre hire with catering, a bespoke package of venue hire options are available. Individual meeting rooms can also be booked.
Membership:
Get unlimited free entry to the Science Centre for a year and 50% discount on standard planetarium shows.
How to Get Here By Car The Centre is off the M3 Northbound - Junction 10 Southbound - Junction 9
By Bus 64X & 67 from Winchester Bus Station (opposite Guildhall)
Approx. travel times: Winchester 5 mins - Southampton 20 mins - Portsmouth 35 mins Bournemouth 50 mins - Basingstoke 25 mins - Oxford 70 mins London 100 mins
Opening Times Weekdays: 10am until 4pm
(extended hours during school holidays)
Weekends: 10am until 5pm
www.winchestersciencecentre.org
100 HANDS-ON EXHIBITS The general exhibition space is all about hands-on learning. From testing your body’s agility to solving maths puzzles, the exhibits offer a fun and inspiring way to find out about the world around us. Winchester Science Centre works with university partners to develop new exhibits each year.
Free car park - Online booking
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WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE AND PLANETARIUM Telegraph Way, off Alresford Road Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HZ
Tel: 01962 863 791 (switchboard) [email protected]
Winchester Science Centre is an educational charity - Registered Charity Nº 294582
*adults only
After Dark*
After Dark Have fun on the hands-on exhibits after the kids have gone home. Live, presenterled shows every month.
Monthly Selected nights throughout the year
Space Lectures
Space Lectures Talks for adults, delivered by leading experts in their field, followed by short planetarium shows.
Saturday Night at the Planetarium New live, presenter-led shows featuring a different topic each month.
2015 7th & 21st February 7th & 21st March 4th & 18th April
Monthly Selected nights throughout the year
STEM Careers for the Future 22nd April 2015 Event for teachers; a chance 4.30pm to 7.00pm to meet STEM Ambassadors Booking required to find out about career opportunities for students.
World Space Week
Monthly Selected nights throughout the year
Airbus Defence and Space
PLANETARIUM The largest stand-alone planetarium in the UK Offering a state-of-the-art digital experience with images projected around a 360° domed screen. Live, presenter-led shows can fly you from Earth to the edges of the known Universe, while pre-recorded fulldome films can transport you inside the human body, into the leaves of a tree or to discover aliens on a distant planet. A variety of shows are offered for both children and adults.
Scan the QR code below to find out more about the shows
World Space Weekend A festival of astronomy, space engineering and special planetarium shows.
Holiday Science Shows
Holiday Science Shows Live presenter shows covering a range of topics during school holidays.
Half-terms, Easter and summer holidays
British Science Week
STEM Careers for the Future
Singles Night
Singles Night Come & meet new people in the unique atmosphere of Winchester Science Centre.
Saturday Night LIVE
10 & 11 October 2015
British Science Week (BSW) is a ten-day national programme of STEM events aimed at people of all ages.
13th - 22th March 2015
Space Mission for Santa
Space Mission for Santa Live, presenter-led special planetarium shows during December. Audience participation encouraged!
December 2015
Group Bookings:
Discounts available for groups. Optional extras include cream teas for adults, badge evenings for Cubs/Brownies/Beavers and other activities.
Birthday Parties:
An ideal venue for birthday parties! The package includes food and a general entry ticket. Planetarium shows are an optional extra.
Schools:
The Science Centre operates a full programme for schools, including specialist workshops run by the Education Team both on and off-site.
Venue Hire:
From a private planetarium show to whole-centre hire with catering, a bespoke package of venue hire options are available. Individual meeting rooms can also be booked.
Membership:
Get unlimited free entry to the Science Centre for a year and 50% discount on standard planetarium shows.
How to Get Here By Car The Centre is off the M3 Northbound - Junction 10 Southbound - Junction 9
By Bus 64X & 67 from Winchester Bus Station (opposite Guildhall)
Approx. travel times: Winchester 5 mins - Southampton 20 mins - Portsmouth 35 mins Bournemouth 50 mins - Basingstoke 25 mins - Oxford 70 mins London 100 mins
Opening Times Weekdays: 10am until 4pm
(extended hours during school holidays)
Weekends: 10am until 5pm
www.winchestersciencecentre.org
100 HANDS-ON EXHIBITS The general exhibition space is all about hands-on learning. From testing your body’s agility to solving maths puzzles, the exhibits offer a fun and inspiring way to find out about the world around us. Winchester Science Centre works with university partners to develop new exhibits each year.
Free car park - Online booking
twitter.com/winscicentre facebook.com/winchestersciencecentre
WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE AND PLANETARIUM Telegraph Way, off Alresford Road Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HZ
Tel: 01962 863 791 (switchboard) [email protected]
Winchester Science Centre is an educational charity - Registered Charity Nº 294582
*adults only
After Dark*
After Dark Have fun on the hands-on exhibits after the kids have gone home. Live, presenterled shows every month.
Monthly Selected nights throughout the year
Space Lectures
Space Lectures Talks for adults, delivered by leading experts in their field, followed by short planetarium shows.
Saturday Night at the Planetarium New live, presenter-led shows featuring a different topic each month.
2015 7th & 21st February 7th & 21st March 4th & 18th April
Monthly Selected nights throughout the year
STEM Careers for the Future 22nd April 2015 Event for teachers; a chance 4.30pm to 7.00pm to meet STEM Ambassadors Booking required to find out about career opportunities for students.
World Space Week
Monthly Selected nights throughout the year
Airbus Defence and Space
PLANETARIUM The largest stand-alone planetarium in the UK Offering a state-of-the-art digital experience with images projected around a 360° domed screen. Live, presenter-led shows can fly you from Earth to the edges of the known Universe, while pre-recorded fulldome films can transport you inside the human body, into the leaves of a tree or to discover aliens on a distant planet. A variety of shows are offered for both children and adults.
Scan the QR code below to find out more about the shows
World Space Weekend A festival of astronomy, space engineering and special planetarium shows.
Holiday Science Shows
Holiday Science Shows Live presenter shows covering a range of topics during school holidays.
Half-terms, Easter and summer holidays
British Science Week
STEM Careers for the Future
Singles Night
Singles Night Come & meet new people in the unique atmosphere of Winchester Science Centre.
Saturday Night LIVE
10 & 11 October 2015
British Science Week (BSW) is a ten-day national programme of STEM events aimed at people of all ages.
13th - 22th March 2015
Space Mission for Santa
Space Mission for Santa Live, presenter-led special planetarium shows during December. Audience participation encouraged!
December 2015
