If we are made aware of the additional requirements of any of our patrons, we will as far as possible strive to meet those needs, but this may mean reserving seats in the star dome accordingly. If booking on line it is useful to also contact the Planetarium by telephone to discuss your requirements with a member of staff so that we can ensure you have an enjoyable visit. We will discuss how we can best accommodate your needs and also how you can help us to help you.
The Planetarium has two easy access toilets, one of which is slightly larger so as to accommodate carers if this is necessary.
Accompanying Carers
Carers (one per visitor) can be admitted to shows at a discounted child rate, but please advise us when making your booking.
If you have a larger group of people it may be worth considering
booking a private visit (we frequently receive such private
bookings). There is a minimum charge but we will tailor the entire
visit to suit your requirements. Please call us to discuss.
01243 774400
There are two disabled car parking spaces adjacent to the main entrance of the Planetarium; additional parking spaces can be allocated accordingly if the need arises.
Because we are a charity run by volunteers we are only open for the public shows from 45 minutes before the published show time. To book a group visit at any other time, please contact the Planetarium on -
We fully understand that some people will need to cancel their tickets in advance of a show taking place, but please give us as much notice as possible when doing this. (Always email your cancellation request.) If you wait until just 24 hours before the show start time it is very difficult for us to try and resell those tickets to others who may wish to come in your place.
All presentations are ‘live’ shows and if any patrons have any difficulty with hearing, they are advised to request a seat near to the presenter. There are occasions when we have been requested that our presenter wears a personal microphone as part of the patron’s hearing aid system, and we are happy to accommodate this; again Please advise us in advance of your needs.
We have received visitors who are profoundly deaf and we have sometimes been able to provide a volunteer who is able to use sign language. However, this facility is only available if the volunteer is available. Please be aware that due to the darkness that is essential within the Planetarium, not all of the content of the show can be communicated by this means. Again, advance notice of your requirements is essential.
We always welcome receiving feedback on how well we have cared for you. Please let us know what was good and what we did well, and also in those areas where we can make some improvements.
Our volunteers give freely of their time to care for all our visitors and for them to know how well they did is helpful and very much appreciated by us all.
- Admission: Adults £8:00. Children 6 to 16 years £6:00.
- Not Suitable for children under 6 years old
- Duration of the shows 70 min Approx
Address
The South Downs Planetarium and Science centreSir Patrick Moore Building
Kingsham Farm
High School entrance in Kingsham Road Chichester
West Sussex
Address
The South Downs Planetarium and Science centreSir Patrick Moore Building
Kingsham Farm
High School entrance in Kingsham Road Chichester
West Sussex
Note for Satnav users.
Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB
Directions & Map
Important DO NOT rely on Google Maps
There is no direct access off the Chichester Bypass. All access via
Kingsham Road only.
SEE MAP BELOW.
Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB
The only entrance for walkers, cars, buses, lorries, coaches, PoGo sticks or Space Hoppers is by the High School entrance in Kingsham Road, then follow the signs to "The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre". It is located at the southern end of the Chichester High School's campus.
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Introduction
The introduction of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force of 25th May 2018, provides additional rights to people who provide/share personal information with organisations within the EU. The South Downs Planetarium has always treated the personal data provided by members of the public with great care and we strongly believe in protecting your personal data.
Basis for obtaining Personal Data
When you contact the South Downs Planetarium we will ask for only the minimum personal information to enable us to carry out our obligations of booking you onto any of our shows, or an organised visit – this includes electronic payments. This information is obtained to enable us to fulfil our ‘contract’ with you. It is on this basis that we lawfully request and process your personal data.
Visitors to the South Downs Planetarium
The South Downs Planetarium lawfully processes your personal data; by which we mean we will create a list (name and contact details only) so that our staff on duty will know who to expect at each Planetarium show. We do not use your personal data for any other purpose, so you will not get e-mails, phone calls or letters from us unless you specifically sign up for our e-mail bulletin circulars.
Data Sharing
We do not share, give, sell or otherwise pass on any personal data to other organisations except in the following circumstances:
- We are required to share information with HMRC for the purposes of reclaiming tax where Gift Aid has been offered to the South Downs Planetarium.
- A technical exception is where our internet service providers perform services to the South Downs Planetarium. We have ensured that such organisations are also GDPR compliant and hold data securely and in accordance with the European GDPR regulations. Our internet provider will not contact you, send Spam, adverts or other forms of communication as a result of our contract with them.
- The South Downs Planetarium would be required to share personal data if required to do so by law. Such circumstances would include for the prosecution of any offence committed.
- Also personal data would be shared if there are any legal disputes between the South Downs Planetarium and any visitor.
Your Rights
You have the right to ensure that we process your personal data fairly and where we do hold your personal data, that information is accurate. You also have the right to restrict our processing of your data. As described above, the ‘processing’ is simply to create an attendance list for each show, so one may consider this ‘processing’ to be rather benign. You have the right to ensure that we do not hold personal data about you longer than is necessary and to have that data removed (also known as the right to be forgotten or the right to erasure).
Data subject request
To make a request to see what data we hold, what processing the South Downs Planetarium does with your personal data or to have data erased, you should contact the South Downs Planetarium. You can make that request by either emailing
- sdownsplanet@proton.me
-
and outline your request or
by printing a form from here and posting it to us at the address provided at the bottom of page
The South Downs Planetarium will have one month to respond to your request. There is no fee attached to making this request.
Data Breaches and Complaints
If you believe there has been a data breach with your personal data, you should immediately contact the South Downs Planetarium by email at
- sdownsplanet@proton.me and outline your concern.
We will immediately investigate the matter and report back to you.
The data breach will be investigated and findings reported back to you.
Further information regarding GDPR and making a complaint to a higher
authority can be found at the Information Commissioners Office at
www.ico.org.uk.
Should you require any further details, Please do not hesitate to contact the South Downs Planetarium.
Registered Office
The South Downs Planetarium and Science centre,Sir Patrick Moore Building
Kingsham Farm
Kingsham Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8RP
Published Date: May 2018
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The South Downs Planetarium and Science centreSir Patrick Moore Building
Kingsham Farm
West Sussex
PO198EB