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Island Planetarium

Observatory / Planetarium

Fort Victoria Country Park
Westhill Lane
YARMOUTH
Isle of Wight
PO41 0RR

Tel: 01983 761555

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult Show&Exh	£5.00 per ticket
Exhibition ONLY	£2.00 per ticket
Stargazing Evening	£10.00 per ticket

Planetarium and Immersive Full Dome Science Shows.
Planetarium or Science Show and Exhibition £5.00 Adult £3.00 Child Family (2A+2C) £14.50
Planetarium and also a Science Show and Exhibition Adult £8.00 Child £5.00 Family (2A+2C) £24.00.
Prebook Discount and save 50p per person per show and £1.00 for two shows
Exhibtion ONLY price (doesn't include Planetarium Show)
Stargazing evenings, stargazing weekends and other events prices vary.

About

UPDATE:
Island Planetarium is currently closed and hope to open in 2021. Please visit their website for updates on re-opening.

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The Island Planetarium has been "Reaching for the Stars" for 25 years, offering a fascinating journey through time & space; stimulating your mind and immagination.Full Dome Planetarium shows and immersive science shows are run in our astrodome theatre, each show lasts for around 25 minutes. This man-made Universe will take you places you have never been before, from the surface of the Moon, the planets and to the depth of outer space in our immersive ASTRODOME 360 STAR-THEATRE.

Make sure you leave time to explore the various space-science displays and The Robert Hooke Society Exhibition, dedicated the great Island scientist/inventor Dr Robert Hooke, born in Freshwater in 1635 and surveyor of the City of London after the Greatr Fire.

Full details of the shows can be found on our website. Booking is required outside school holidays on 01983 761555, discounts are offered
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Stargazing Evenings from the end of July until early September
Stargazing evenings are split into two sessions. The first taking part regardless of whatever the weather.
First Session - using the Planetarium Star Theatre
Check out website for dates and full details. Bookings is required.
£10 per person. Family (2A+2C) £30
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Stargazing Weekends run on the weekend nearest the New Moon from September to March.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or a serious amateur astronomer, we promise an enjoyable and worthwhile weekend amongst the stars.
£60 per person.
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Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled Parking
Disabled persons toilet
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Facility for service dogs
Guide Dogs Permitted
Induction Loop System
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant
Picnic Site

COVID-19 Response

1m distancing in place
2m distancing in place
Capacity limit
Clear signage
Face mask essential (not provided)
Face masks required for staff in public areas
Floors clearly marked for social distancing
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Staff required to regularly wash hands

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Dogs Accepted
Dogs admitted on a lead
Event Venue
Gift shop
Open on bank holidays
Prior Booking Recommended
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Toilets

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
On Site Car Parking
On site parking
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard
MasterCard accepted
Solo
Solo accepted
Visa
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting
Indoor Attraction - Limited spaces in the Planetarium dome for shows. On wet days booking is highly recommended.
No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

Educational Groups
Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/

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Access Information

PARKING

Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance

Parking provided for visitors

parking on site

within about 50 metres of the attraction

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet

GENERAL

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Good colour / tonal contrast used throughout the attraction [e.g. doors contrast strongly with floors/walls]

Tactile routes in the attraction for visitors with visual impairments

only in some places

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Opening Times

Open - To be confirmed (26 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021)

Closed (1 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021)*

* UPDATE - Currently closed, but hope to open in 2021. Please visit their website for re-opening updates - www.islandastronomy.co.uk

On some days we have visiting schools in term time, thus we open on some days for public shows on request at Noon or 1.30pm. Please call 01983 761555 the day before you wish to visit to confirm we are open.
We have a discounted double show option that we run. Please check our website on www.thestarattraction.co.uk for full details.

details and bookings. Booking is recommended.
Opening and show times subject to change, check our website

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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