Science Centre and Planetarium - Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

Visiting us in December?

Find out more about our Christmas offer and special events, including the ultimate Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience, to help plan your visit!

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Help make science accessible to all

Please help Winchester Science Centre raise £30,000 to install a much-needed Changing Places toilet. This facility enables children like Finn and his family to enjoy the day out that many of us take for granted.

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Book NOW for Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience!

Treat your family to the ultimate Christmas experience with a difference. Sessions are selling quickly so book your place now!

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Book NOW for Storytime with Santa!

A fun and relaxed Christmas experience for under 5's and their families, including Little Stars planetarium show followed by a magical storytime and science experience with Santa. Limited places available so book now!

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The Planetarium - 360° fulldome experience

A programme of live presenter-led and pre-recorded shows can take you on an immersive journey from Earth to the edges of the known Universe or on space and science-themed adventures.

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Book online at least three days in advance to save 25% on admission. Book now!

What's on?

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Friday 14 December

Storytime with Santa

Saturday 15 December

Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience

Friday 14 December

Kids' Christmas Cinema: Elf (PG)

Visitor's info

An exciting family destination, Winchester Science Centre is the South of England's interactive science and technology centre with the largest standalone planetarium in the UK. Open 7 days a week, we provide exciting, hands-on science experiences to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of great scientists!

With two floors of fascinating, interactive science exhibits, stunning South Downs National Park surroundings and a vibrant events programme, the Science Centre makes for a brilliant action-packed family day out whatever the weather!

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