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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
What Three Words App Data
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 Schools campus.
Drivers accessing the Planetarium must enter Kingsham Road from the east (via Whyke Road and Kingsham Avenue), ignoring "Road Closed" signs, and continue to the High School gates. Pedestrians face no restrictions, though drivers should allow extra travel time.
See also the Important section on this page entitled 'Direction & Map
Drivers accessing the Planetarium must enter Kingsham Road from the east (via Whyke Road and Kingsham Avenue), ignoring "Road Closed" signs, and continue to the High School gates. Pedestrians face no restrictions, though drivers should allow extra travel time.
See also the Important section on this page entitled 'Direction & Map
Open ONLY 45 minutes before show time OR by prior arrangement
The Moon is our nearest neighbour, and September is the month of the Harvest Moon. Even with the naked eye, you can see bright regions and darker patches on the Moon. Use binoculars or a telescope and you will see a tremendous amount of detail.
Moon with us at the Planetarium - it's a rugged little world, with mountains, valleys, and a vast number of circular walled structures called craters caused by space rocks crashing into the Moon’s surface over billions of years.
Learn about the phases of the Moon, how it raises the ocean tides, how it regulates Earth's climate, and how it is slowly making our day longer.
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
What Three Words App Data
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 Schools campus.
Drivers accessing the Planetarium must enter Kingsham Road from the east (via Whyke Road and Kingsham Avenue), ignoring "Road Closed" signs, and continue to the High School gates. Pedestrians face no restrictions, though drivers should allow extra travel time.
See also the Important section on this page entitled 'Direction & Map
Only open 45 minutes before advertised show times, or by prior arrangement.
Note for Satnav users.
Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB
The South Downs Planetarium one of two car parks.
All public areas of the Planetarium are accessible to wheelchairs. Disabled parking bays are available
The Planetarium has two easy access, gender neutral toilets, one of which is slightly larger so as to accommodate carers if this is necessary.
The seats in the main auditorium are ex-aircraft seats. Those in the first two rows are set at a slightly reclined angle to provide the best possible view. They can, however, be tipped forwards to enable easier access to the rows behind when entering and leaving. The seats in the back row do not recline. They provide a wide view of the entire dome area, which some of our visitors prefer. The auditorium is fully accessible to wheelchairs.