Winchester Discovery Centre
Combining the best of libraries, with an exciting world of learning, leisure, entertainment and fun.

Crafted 29 November 2008 – 18 January 2009
A selling exhibition bringing together hand-picked contemporary craft makers from around the UK.
Making Merry - Saturday 22 November 2008 - Sunday 4 January 2009
Exhibition of paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and glassware by local artists.
First class library services
Over 30,000 new books on top of current stock. ‘Fast back’ service, express check out and returns... special spaces for children and young people, plus comfy seating for reading and relaxing. Internet access, Wi-Fi and online learning with meeting rooms, study areas and refreshments.
Performance Hall
Comedy, live music, lectures, film, theatre, dance, conferences, whether it's for 100 people cabaret style or 180 in tiered seating, the Performance Hall will accommodate them all.
Take a look inside Winchester Discovery Centre
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Winchester Discovery Centre floor plans
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Looking Forwards to the Past
The Alice Kettle embroidery is on display at Winchester Discovery Centre
Winchester Discovery Centre is family friendly, with lifts, toilets and baby changing facilities. There is disabled access and some software is available for people with a hearing or visual impairement.
Hampshire County Council is working in partnership with Winchester City Council.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Monday 22 Dec 9am-7pm
Tuesday 23 Dec 9am-7pm
Wednesday 24 Dec Closed
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Saturday 27 Dec 9am-5pm
Sunday 28 Dec 10am– 4pm
Monday 29 Dec 9am-5pm
Tuesday 30 Dec 9am-5pm
Wednesday 31 Dec 9am-5pm
New Years Day Closed
Friday 2 Jan 9am-7pm
Saturday 3 Jan 9am-5pm