Visit Winchester Science Centre

The perfect thing to do in Winchester

Get hands on with science and nature on an interactive family adventure, perfect for children age three to 12 years old and their families. 

You’re never too young or old to learn something new and, with so much to discover across two floors of interactive exhibits, there’ll be something to astound, amaze and excite all ages.  Climb inside a giant guitar. Explore the acoustic rocket. And even learn some British Sign Language. On the lower floor blast off on a journey through Explorer:Space. Discover more about what it’s like to live and work in space in our interactive space zone.

Take a break from all the bubble action in The Planetarium with the return of the ultimate family summer journey, Solar System Adventure, a live presenter-led show. Or be wowed by the colourful visuals of We Are Stars, a subtitled film show that will take families on an adventure through space and time.*

*Please note, the Planetarium is an additional £4 cost

The perfect thing to do in Winchester

Finding exciting and engaging things to do this summer in Winchester doesn’t need to be a slog. Visit Winchester Science Centre for an educational adventure like no other. With interactive events in Winchester and mind blowing science experiences, there is something to spark curiosity in every child. 

Step into the epic Planetarium to watch exciting presenter-led or fun subtitled film shows, enjoy a live science show filled with awesome experiments and experience huge demos every day throughout the 6-week holidays. Finish up your day of exploration with a visit to the cafes where you will find a delicious selection of meals, snacks and drinks.

What's on?

The Bubble Show

The Bubble Show is an action-packed family-friendly 20-minute live show that takes an in-depth look into the science of bubbles through exciting experiments and daring demos. Don’t miss out - it’s free with general admission.

Who doesn’t love a bubble? Childhoods are filled with days of fun chasing and popping these beautifully fragile, rainbow-coloured orbs. But did you know they're not just fun to play with? Bubbles provide us with the opportunity to learn about the chemistry of the states of matter and explore the physics of light. Join our science Inspirers as they delve into these topics and bring to life the science of bubbles in this fun-filled 20-minute live show.

Through a double bubble of exciting experiments and live demos, you’ll discover more about the science of bubbles. Find out what it takes to put a person inside a bubble. Discover the if bubbles can bounce. And be wowed by the exciting propane bubbles! 

We Are Astronomers 

We Are Astronomers is a subtitled film show that is filled with colourful characters and animations. It’s great for the whole family.

What exactly is an astronomer? Find out about how the world's astronomers work together. You'll uncover the technology and hard work that's needed to answer the unanswered questions of the Universe.

Join former Doctor Who star, David Tennant, as he narrates this exciting 360 degree fulldome film. Created in Leicester, the film is a collaboration between UK science centres including Winchester Science Centre. 

Showtimes

• 12:15pm
• 2:15pm

Mission Space - live Planetarium show

Blast off into the solar system on a Mission Space adventure. Discover more about the planets, spacecrafts and satellites above us as you fly through the stars in an out-of-this-world planetarium show.

Hold on tight as our expert Planetarium pilot whisks you from Winchester into the night sky. Learn more about the awesome scale of our solar system as you soar among the planets. You'll discover more about the man-made objects that orbit Earth as you visit the International Space Station and some of our satellites. Then it’s off into space! Explore the Moon landings and find out about Mars and the missions that have gone there. You’ll even make a stop at Jupiter and find out about some of our interstellar space missions. This might just be the biggest journey you’ll make this year!

Showtimes

• 11:15am
• 1:15pm
• 3:15pm

Accessibility information for The Bubble Show

The Science Theatre is accessible so everyone can enjoy all the fun. Sometimes there will be loud noises, but we'll tell you about them before the show starts. If you want to wear ear defenders, you can borrow them from us before the show starts. If you feel nervous in a show, you can stay near the back and leave quickly if you need to.

Sensitive to loud noises? There's a not-so-noisy show just for you at 3.45pm.

Accessibility information for The Planetarium 

The Planetarium is accessible so everyone can have a special experience here. Every show is relaxed with quiet and calm presentations. It's not super dark and you can move around, go out and come back in if you like. If you have a wheelchair, we have spaces for you to sit with seats for your family and friends. The stairs have lights to make them easy to see.