Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Winchester Science Centre
A pyramid-shaped interactive science centre on a hill east of the city, with more than a hundred hands-on exhibits and one of Britain's largest independent planetariums.
Winchester Science Centre focuses on interactive exhibits for children, covering light, sound, forces, space, the human body and more, along with large installations that visitors can operate themselves. The planetarium dome is about 17 metres in diameter and shows several astronomy and science films each day, for a small additional fee. Tickets cost about £15 to £20, and buying online is cheaper. It is about 4 km east of the city, roughly a 10-minute drive from the centre, and bus services are infrequent.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Winchester City Mill
- Statue of Alfred the Great
- Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
- Winchester College
- St Catherine's Hill
- Winchester Cathedral
- Buttercross & High Street
- Westgate Museum