What to do and see in Hampshire, England: The Best Educational sites

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Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is a self-funded, educational charity dedicated to sparking curiosity and building science capital for all. It is an important regional hub for informal science learning and a popular visitor attraction for families, schools and the general public. Featuring two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits, the UK’s largest standalone planetarium and an exciting events programme. The Science Centre is situated just outside of the historic city of Winchester in the South Downs National Park. Visitors can enjoy direct access to Magdalen Hill Down, the neighbouring Butterfly Conservation reserve, and make use of the Centre's own outdoor picnic and play area. A 10% discount can be obtained on general admission by purchasing tickets online at least one day in advance. Pre-booking is recommended during school holidays. A cafe, shop and onsite parking is available. During peak times a satellite car park and shuttle bus service is provided.

To explore the beautiful South Downs National Park, why not come and stay for a few days? Tranquil Family Camping Our secluded Camp Site is surrounded by woodland in the heart of the South Downs. You can soak up sounds of nature on your tranquil get away and enjoy the stargazing at night. If you love a campfire there are fire circles and baskets with fire wood for purchase on site. Rustic Yurts For a truly special get away then our furnished rustic yurts have a double bed and a wood burning stove. They are "off grid" so you can really get away from your busy lives for a relaxing getaway with family friends. South Downs Eco Lodge For those who like a few more comforts our Eco Lodge is right on the South Downs Way offering cosy rooms and its own garden, kitchen, bathrooms, lounge and dining room. A wonderful base for rural walks or a stroll to the local pub.

Based at Lasham Airfield, home to Lasham Gliding Society; the largest gliding club in the world, The Gliding Heritage Centre exists to preserve the history of British Gliding and make it accessible to the public. Visitors are welcome at the centre any day of the week, though we run organsised tours at 2pm every Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month we fly our gliders (weather permitting). When you come to visit us, park your car in the Lssham Gliding public car park as shown on the map and come into the Lasham clubhouse. At the enquiries desk inside tell the staff that you'd like to visit us and they will call a guide who will escort you to the centre.