Not sure which planetarium shows to pick?
Stellar Safari and Planet Explorer are hour-long presentations from our resident presenter, Chrissy. They are family friendly, interactive, beginner level presentations that can be enjoyed by children (4+) and adults alike.
Film Club is a show of two halves, totalling an hour. First, our resident presenter Chrissy, will take you on a tour of Woking’s night sky for the month ahead. Then, you’ll enjoy an immersive full dome film where age ratings vary depending on the film (rating is provided on each individual shows advertisement). Best suited to adults and children who want to learn more about space or see the stars for themselves, with no prior knowledge needed.
The Starlight Odyssey Sessions are 2 hours and hosted by our extremely knowledgeable guest presenter and former science teacher Laurence Anslow FRAS. They include an in depth presentation in our activity space, followed by a session inside the planetarium with our resident presenter, Chrissy. While more complicated topics may be explored, they are explained for a beginner level audience. Aimed at adults with a interest in astronomy, though children aged 9+ are welcome. It is best enjoyed by attending every month and is a fantastic resource for students looking to study physics and astronomy. The Starlight Odyssey Sessions run from October to June only.
Holiday Shows are one off planetarium shows that occur in school holidays. Usually, they consist of a full dome film such as Dinosaurs at Dusk or Zula Patrol. These shows are aimed at children and last about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the length of the film. Age ratings vary and can be found next to each advertised film.
Group exclusive hire is available at a mutually convenient time, tailoring the sessions to group needs and ages from 4+. Many uniformed (and non uniformed) groups come to complete badges or simply expand their knowledge. Businesses, institutes, clubs … everyone is more than welcome!
If you have questions about how a visit to the planetarium works, please check out our FAQs.