Starlight Cinema: The Polar Express
Visitors sit back and relax to watch the festive classic The Polar Express projected under the stars inside the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase to complete the evening cinema experience. The special screening also serves as a fundraising event supporting the educational charity Wonderseekers.
Sun, Dec 20, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adult £10; Child £8; carers and under 3s free. A showing of The Polar Express is included. Popcorn, bar snacks and drinks are available to purchase, subject to availability. Daytime Science Centre admission is not included; book general admission separately if visiting during the day as well.
Food & Drink
Popcorn, bar snacks and drinks are available to purchase, subject to availability.
Parking
A dedicated private car park is available for Science Centre visitors, with Blue Badge bays and level access from some bays.
Accessibility
The Planetarium offers wheelchair spaces with companion seating, illuminated stairs, gentle lighting, and freedom to move in and out.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book general admission separately if you also want to explore the Science Centre during the day.
- Arrive in time to settle in before the screening begins, and remember that the film lasts 1 hour and 39 minutes.
- If you need step-free access, use the Blue Badge bays at the top of the car park, where there is level access to the entrance.
- Consider that some seats may have obscured views because the film is projected onto a curved Planetarium screen.
- Take the No. 64 bus from Winchester or Alresford; it stops within 300 metres of the Science Centre.
Special Events & Promotions
- Carers and children under three attend free.
- Daytime Science Centre admission requires a separate general-admission booking.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do children need to attend with an adult?
Yes. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult.
How long is the film, and what will be shown?
The screening is The Polar Express under the Planetarium stars and runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Can I buy refreshments during the screening?
Popcorn, bar snacks and drinks are available to purchase, subject to availability.
Are all seats guaranteed to have a clear view?
The film is shown on a curved Planetarium screen, so some seats may have obscured viewing angles.
Can I visit the Science Centre during the day with this ticket?
Daytime Science Centre admission is not included. Book general admission separately if you also want to visit during the day.
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