INTECH family science centre, near Winchester is an under cover, all-weather visitor attraction and education centre. There are 100 hands-on interactive science and technology exhibits, ideal for the child aged 5-12.

Grandparents, parents, and children participate together with these interactive exhibits, making this a special kind of visit.

So what are these 100 interactive exhibits? Well for example there is the tornado spiral that is created by using white smoke and controlling the heat and cross winds. Suddenly after adjusting the controls, a 2 metre high spout appears before you demonstrating you have created the right conditions. Or you could fly a plane into Southampton airport on the simulator devised by Southampton University. After a scary landing you could move onto something more basic like building an arch bridge out of blocks. If you have the right pieces in place, the bridge will be strong enough to carry your weight. There are many more exhibits on the body, weather, streamlining, microscopes etc. Come and see for yourself.

Each school holiday there is a programme of holiday activities .

INTECH can also host birthday parties. Details of menus and prices can be found on the website.
 
Britain’s largest Planetarium will open at  INTECH next March. This permanent new facility will use state of the art digital simulation so that audiences will feel they are travelling through the universe.

This is ‘immersive theatre’, so-called because the screen is so huge it covers the ceiling and sides of the dome. It will seem as if the viewer is floating amongst the planets, asteroids and galaxies. The experience will be enhanced by reclining seats and a powerful surround-sound system. Group bookings can now be made for April 2008 onwards.
Call 01962 891900 for information.

Easy access from M3 or A31.
Open every day (except 24, 25 & 26 December) 10am - 4pm
INTECH Science Centre, Telegraph Way,
Morn Hill, Winchester, SO21 1HX
T: 01962 863791
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