South Downs Planetarium Science Centre
Sir Patrick Moore Building, Kingsham Farm Kingsham Road
View on Google MapsIn short: South Downs Planetarium Science Centre is a planetarium in Chichester, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 150 Google reviews.
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About South Downs Planetarium Science Centre
Journey through the cosmos at this family-friendly planetarium housed in the Sir Patrick Moore Building, featuring immersive star shows and hands-on science exhibits with full wheelchair access.
What's nearby
- Chichester Motorcycle Training 250m away
- Chichester High School 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
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What visitors say
Who knew this even existed! I have holidayed in the area several times in the last few years and not even heard of it. It is rather tucked away, but worth seeking out. The 'family' show was excellent, everyone from 13 to 79 in our family enjoyed it. We'll worth a visit.
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A wonderful place to visit! We attended a family fun day and it was excellent. There were 3 different film showings in the planetarium - we saw 2 of these with a break in-between. Moon Landings and the Hunt for Alien Life. Both very good and visually very exciting. All the volunteers were excellent and very friendly. We were shown different kinds of rocks and fossils, maps of Mars showing evidence of rivers, handled meteorite samples, and got to look at the sun through specialist telescopes. Other activities included: dressing up, giant night sky jigsaw, and crafts including colouring in, making a comet, and visiting the ISS using VR headsets. The kids enjoyed themselves very much. Gift shop was small and excellent: 95% under £4, good pocket money prices. Full disabled access, inc toilets.
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Visited with my son recently and would highly recommend the show. Amazing and engaging presenter passionate about the planets. Wonderful staff who volunteer their time so we can enjoy the experience. Thank you.
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Very educational place to visit. The dome is really impressive to sea the stars and Mars landing, etc. But it does have a lot of ppt slides in the show.
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At a glance
- Address
- High School Campus, Sir Patrick Moore Building Kingsham Farm, off Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8EB Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 9+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Chichester
Quick answers
Is South Downs Planetarium Science Centre any good?
South Downs Planetarium Science Centre is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 150 Google reviews.
Is South Downs Planetarium Science Centre good for children?
Yes, South Downs Planetarium Science Centre is listed as good for children.
Is South Downs Planetarium Science Centre indoors or outdoors?
South Downs Planetarium Science Centre is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.
What ages is South Downs Planetarium Science Centre suitable for?
South Downs Planetarium Science Centre is best for ages 9+.
Is South Downs Planetarium Science Centre wheelchair accessible?
South Downs Planetarium Science Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
How do I contact South Downs Planetarium Science Centre?
Call South Downs Planetarium Science Centre on +44 1243 774400.