INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium
INTECH is a science centre with 90 hands-on exhibits for all the family to enjoy. An all-weather, under cover destination with easy access from M3, free parking, cafe, picnic area and shop. Other services include education, corporate hire, birthday parties, special events and holiday activities.
The UK's largest Planetarium opened at Intech in March 2008 and is a vast screen and digital projection which projects you through the universe. A unique experience with stunning colour and sound. Click on the link at the top right of this page to find out more about the Planetarium. Please check this website or telephone for Planetarium opening times.
There is no separate admission to the Planetarium. Tickets are £2.20 per person in addition to the Science Centre admission.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Open (01/12/2011 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No smoking
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Induction Loop System
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- Off-road parking
- On Site Car Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
- Railway station within 5 miles
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- Catering Provided
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
- Vending Facilities
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Conference facilities
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Licensed for alcohol
- Lift
- Meeting rooms
- No Pets
- Open all year round
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Team / Corporate Activities
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups
- Family Fun
- Information Point
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £9.00 per ticket |
| 3-16years | £6.50 per ticket |
| Family Ticket (2A + 2C & other variations) | £27.90 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen | £7.50 per ticket |
| Student Ticket | £7.50 per ticket |
Planetarium (optional extra) £2.20 with admission
VAQAS Accreditation
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
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Code of Practice 2008
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Road Directions
From North – M3 Jct 9 follow A272 onto A31. Follow tourism signs.
From South – M3 Jct 10 follow A31 for 2 miles. Follow signs.
From East – A31 or A272. Percy Hobbs roundabout. Follow tourism signs.
Public Transport Directions
Stagecoach Bus 64 Stops outside INTECH (may also be known as the Percy Hobbs stop).
