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Voyage to Saturn, Lord of the Rings

Sunday, 25th October 2026, 3:30pm

Open ONLY 45 minutes before show time OR by prior arrangement

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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

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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.

  • A map showing the planetarium entrance in Kingsham Road, Chichester

In July 2004, after a 7-year journey, a huge robot spacecraft - named Cassini - entered orbit around the ringed planet, Saturn. Since then, Cassini has sent back numerous spectacular images of the planet, its rings and moons, and has made many unexpected discoveries.

In January 2005, a saucer-shaped probe called Huygens, (carried by Cassini to Saturn), parachuted through the clouds of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

Visit the Planetarium for all the very latest news about the "Ringed Planet", which is now well placed in the night sky.

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

Link to What Three Words App

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.

  • A map showing the planetarium entrance in Kingsham Road, Chichester

Only open 45 minutes before advertised show times, or by prior arrangement.

Note for Satnav users.

Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB

An image of one of our large car parks

The South Downs Planetarium has 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.

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