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!
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.
Our venue team can host teambuilding days, award ceremonies, film screenings, presentations and much more!
Pick your perfect package...
Exclusive venue use
- Available from 3pm weekdays and from 6pm at weekends
- Maximum capacity 500 people*
- Includes use of The Planetarium and both exhibition floors
- There'll be a staffed bar for refreshments
- Access and use of outdoor spaces
- 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.
Hire rate £500 + VAT per hour
Planetarium hire only
- Available to hire from 3pm weekdays and from 6pm at weekends
- Maximum capacity 168 people
- Hire includes use of the 360 degree projection dome, stage and PA and lighting system
- There'll be a staffed bar for refreshments
- Free use of the car park
Hire rate £250 + VAT per hour
Added extras!
A presenter-led live Planetarium show - £250 + VAT
Live science demos - from £250 + VAT
Tea and coffee machines - £2.50 + VAT 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.
If your filming or photography project is for media purposes, please contact our media team.
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.