A planetarium with rows of reclining seats facing a large domed screen displaying an educational presentation under purple lighting at Winchester Science Centre.
A planetarium with curved rows of tiered seating facing a central control desk beneath a large, softly lit domed ceiling at Winchester Science Centre.
A planetarium with a domed ceiling displaying constellations over tiered seating at Winchester Science Centre.
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A planetarium with curved rows of black theater seating facing a large domed screen displaying 'Van Gogh Alive' at Winchester Science Centre.

Planetarium at Winchester Science Centre

Cinema in an Entertainment Centre
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Private space
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Telegraph Way, Winchester, SO21 1HZ –
Chilcomb, Winchester
Up to 168
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Hemispherical dome provides a curved projection surface under controllable blackout lighting and enclosed acoustics. Tiered seating faces the dome in a semi-circular auditorium layout.

Room features: An integrated PA system and house speakers support live presentations and synchronized playback. House Wi‑Fi and air conditioning support streaming and longer sessions, and step-free entry, accessible toilets and wheelchair access are provided.

Best for: Immersive fulldome screenings, astronomy shows and educational presentations suit the space.

Prices

Monday
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 168

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Free parking is available on-site
360 dome projection
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
No wedding licence

Host rules

- No helium balloons
- No smoking in the building
- Outside catering and external suppliers allowed (pending checks)
- Corkage not permitted
- We operate under a premises licence that permits the sale of alcohol from 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Kirsty Meade
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
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