A unique and explosive event hire experience
Host an out-of-this-world event in the UK’s largest standalone planetarium and explore two exhibition floors filled with hands-on interactives that aren’t just fun for kids! You can even add live science demos and Planetarium shows for an extra bit of wow.
We're just three miles from central Winchester, less than two hours from central London and near the M3. We've also got plenty of free parking.
Pick your perfect package...
Exclusive venue use
- Available from 3pm weekdays and from 6pm at weekends
- Includes use of The Planetarium and both exhibition floors
- Maximum capacity 500 people*
- Hire includes six hours use - inclusive of set-up/pack down
- Free use of the car park
*The seated capacity of the Planetarium is 168 at any one time. Multiple shows may be required dependant on the number of attendees.
Prices start from £1500 + VAT
Add a live Planetarium show and/or catering for an additional charge
Planetarium hire only
- Available to hire from 3pm weekdays and from 6pm at weekends
- Maximum capacity 168 people
- Hire includes six hours use - inclusive of set-up/pack down - projector and in-built audio system
- Free use of the car park
Prices start from £1000 + VAT
Breakfast meetings
- Available to hire between 7am and 10am Monday to Friday, term-time only
- Maximum of 168 guests
- Hire includes three hours Planetarium hire only - inclusive of set-up/pack down - projector and in-built audio system
- Free use of the car park
Prices start from £500 + VAT
Add a live Planetarium show and/or catering for an additional charge
Sleepovers
Get set for a night to remember! Are you ready for the ultimate camping experience? Enjoy exclusive use of the two floors of hands-on interactive exhits. Experience an an out-of-this-world evening Planetarium film show. And after an action-packed few hours, you'll be ready to snuggle down among the exhibits for the night.
A typical sleepover includes all this:
- Exclusive use of the two exhibition floors from 6pm to 7pm
- An evening film screening in the Planetarium
- A tasty hot chocolate and cookie before bed
- A yummy breakfast of cereal and juice
- An early morning Planetarium show
- Tea and coffee for the adults
- Free use of the car park
Please note that the minimum group size for a sleepover is 75 guests and the maximum is 150.
Price £35 per person
Filming
Winchester Science Centre is the leading science and discovery centre in the South. It's also an awesome filming and photography location. The Science Centre is designed for families with children who are age five to 12 years old. We have two floors filled with immersive and interactive exhibits and live science shows and demos that really fire the imagination. We also have the largest standalone planetarium in the UK and Bio:Space, an amazing nature-based activity zone. Come and share our passion for science. We love supporting small or large productions and photo shoots.
Filming projects can take place from 3pm, subject to availability, Monday to Friday during term-time. Price includes use of the Planetarium, exhibition floors, two lockable rooms, hot drink machines and the car park.
Price £250 +VAT per hour
Add in a Planetarium technician for £250 +VAT
If your filming or photography project is for media purposes, please contact our media team.
Activity rooms
If you're looking for a smaller space to host your event, our activity rooms are the perfect solution.
Head off on an adventure through our Explorer:Space zone and you'll discover our activity rooms. Each one contains four 6ft tables and eight benches for you and your guests.
These rooms are available to hire term-time Monday to Friday between 3pm and 6pm. Please note that there is no audio or AV equipment in these rooms.
Price £35 +VAT per hour
Accessibility info
Accessibility information for venue hire
We're on a mission to show how science can improve lives. And we're starting right here with our very own experience. Visit our accessibility page to find out how we've transformed our visitor experience and how we can support your event.