Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
Overview
Experience an action-packed family day out that's perfect whatever the weather. Become part of the action with breath-taking live science shows and huge demos. Perfect Kids Day Out. Educational Charity. 100+ Science Exhibits.
Contact details
Telegraph Way Winchester South East SO21 1HZ United Kingdom
https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visiting/accessibility
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The Access Card is accepted as proof of the required reasonable adjustments.
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Access guidance
- The Science Centre is completely open plan. There are doors inside the public areas to access the toilets, the Planetarium, classrooms and Science Theatre. Every floor has a level surface and all the exhibits have lots of space for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are seats everywhere and a roll-on-roll-off lift that's big enough for a wheelchair and carer/personal assistant. Want to borrow a wheelchair for your visit? You can book them in advance from access@winchestersciencecentre.org. They're available on a first-come-first-served basis so it's best to book as early as you can.
- We have nine Blue Badge parking spaces near the main visitor entrance. You'll find a short flight of steps or a sloping path to help you get to the entrance. There are more Blue Badge bays at the top of the main car park. They have an access route to the main entrance that's completely flat. If you need any help to get into the Science Centre, please call us on 01962 863 791. We're all here to help.
- There is an accessible toilet on both floors and a special Changing Places facility on the lower floor. The Changing Places facility is open 24 hours a day. When we are closed you can still access it through a door outside the building using a radar key.
- Want to bring your assistance dog? Great – you'll both get very warm welcomes at the Science Centre. Just ask at reception if you need water or poo bags and we will be happy to supply them.
- One FREE carer per registered disabled full fare paying visitor. Free Carer Tickets are NOT available on Real Ale Trains, Dining Trains or Steam Illuminations, as these are on board the train only and so every visitor receives the same offering and experience.
- The Planetarium has an induction loop – you'll need the T setting. It's best to arrive 10 minutes before your booked slot. That will give us time to test the microphone and find the best seat for you. Our film shows all have subtitles. Look out for our special British Sign Language days when a friendly interpreter signs in the Planetarium, Science Theatre and Science Live. Don't miss them!
- We have brilliant sensory support backpacks you can borrow. They come with fiddle toys, ear defenders and a social story. You can book them before you visit. If you'd like to borrow ear defenders, you'll find them in the welcome area, Bio:Space, Science Theatre and Science Live. The Planetarium shows are mostly relaxed environments. Presentations are quiet and calm with low light. You can talk, move around, go in and out and ask questions if you want answers. If you use a wheelchair, there are spaces reserved just for you. The stairs are all light and bright and there are 3D printed models and tactile books. The fulldome film shows have subtitles and there's an induction loop system too. If you need to borrow ear defenders, just ask. We even have British Sign Language days with a friendly interpreter – look out for the special dates.