Chichester Planetarium, Chichester

#17 among attractions in Chichester

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre is an educational facility in Chichester, West Sussex, run by a team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts and inaugurated in 2002. A registered educational charity, the Planetarium operates throughout the year, is available for private bookings, and can arrange special shows for schools, private groups, clubs and societies in the day, evening or at weekends. ()

Coordinates: 50°49'36"N, 0°46'42"W

Address

Sir Patrick Moore Building High School Kingsham RoadChichester PO19 8AE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1243 774400

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Chichester Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chichester Cathedral, Priory Park, Chichester Library, Chichester Festival Theatre.

0.7 miN
Gothic-style building with modern art
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
17 min walk • Chichester Cathedral, a beacon of spiritual heritage in the city of Chichester, England, stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the city's rich history. This magnificent structure has been a place of worship for over 900 years, offering a serene...
0.9 miN
Park
Priory Park, Chichester
23 min walk • Priory Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England, operated by Chichester District Council. It is situated in the north-east quadrant of Chichester City centre.
0.8 miN
Library
Chichester Library, Chichester
20 min walk • County Hall is a municipal facility at West Street in Chichester, West Sussex. It is the headquarters of West Sussex County Council.
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester
29 min walk • Chichester Festival Theatre is a theatre and Grade II* listed building situated in Oaklands Park in the city of Chichester, West Sussex, England. Designed by Philip Powell and Hidalgo Moya, it was opened by its founder Leslie Evershed-Martin in 1962. The smaller and more intimate Minerva Theatre was built nearby in 1989.
0.8 miN
Park
Litten Gardens, Chichester
21 min walk • Litten Gardens is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England. The park is maintained by Chichester City Council. Chichester War Memorial is located within the park.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
15 min walk • Pallant House Gallery is an art gallery in Chichester, West Sussex, England. It houses one of the best collections of 20th-century British art in the world.
0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Chichester Castle, Chichester
24 min walk • Chichester Castle stood in the city of the same name in West Sussex. Shortly after the Norman Conquest of England, Roger de Montgomery ordered the construction of a castle at Chichester.
1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum
Otter Gallery, Chichester
32 min walk • The Otter Gallery was an art gallery at the University of Chichester's College Lane campus, which hosted exhibitions, lectures and events including sculpture, paintings and photographs. The Gallery was responsible for maintaining the University Art Collection which started in 1947.
1.1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Minerva Theatre, Chichester
28 min walk • The Minerva Theatre is a studio theatre seating, at full capacity, 310. It is run as part of the adjacent Chichester Festival Theatre, located in Chichester, England, and was opened in 1989. The current artistic director is Daniel Evans.
0.9 miN
Church, Vernacular architecture
Chichester Guildhall, Chichester
22 min walk • Chichester Guildhall is a building in Chichester, West Sussex, England. The name is a bit of a misnomer, as the building was constructed as a chancel by the Grey Friars of Chichester, an Order of Franciscans. The Grey Friars received the land, now called Priory Park, in a grant from Richard, Earl of Cornwall, in 1269.
0.4 miN
Church
St Richard of Chichester Church, Chichester
11 min walk • St Richard of Chichester Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Chichester, West Sussex, England. The church was built in 1958 and contains the largest scheme of stained glass by Gabriel Loire in the United Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chichester Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include St Richard of Chichester Church, Chichester (11 min walk), Pallant House Gallery, Chichester (15 min walk), St John the Evangelist's Church, Chichester (16 min walk), Chichester Cathedral, Chichester (17 min walk).

How to get to Chichester Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chichester Planetarium:

Bus

Chichester Bus Station • Lines: 60 (10 min walk)
Chichester Bus Station. (10 min walk)

Train

Chichester (10 min walk)