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Looking for a Christmas party that's more than just dinner and a dancefloor?

Our festive celebrations are immersive, playful and totally unforgettable!

From exclusive hire for 250 guests to shared party nights perfect for smaller teams, our award-winning science centre will be transformed into an adults-only wonderland — complete with hands-on exhibits, live science demos, festive food and drink, and, if you want, a private planetarium show. Cool!

Whether you're letting your team be kids again, impressing clients with something different, or just skipping the same hotel party you’ve been to five years running, we’ve got you covered.

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Why book with us?

  • Unique, immersive venue like no other in Hampshire
  • Add-on experiences including live Planetarium shows
  • Exclusive and shared options to suit all team sizes
  • Great location with free parking and easy access
  • Every booking supports our Charity, Wonderseekers, helping create a more equitable world where all children can treasure science
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Our Christmas party packages

Forget the same old hotel dinner. Let your team be kids again.

This Christmas, give your guests more than a night out — give them play, curiosity and celebration. At Winchester Science Centre, we’ve reimagined the festive party for teams who want something fun, immersive and totally different.

Choose from full exclusive hire options or shared party nights — all set inside our hands-on Science Centre.

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Starlight

Exclusive hire - £95pp +VAT

For up to 250 guests | Entire venue exclusively yours

  • Red carpet arrival with prosecco welcome drink
  • Experience the Northern Lights in The Planetarium
  • Pop-up, festively inspired science demonstrations
  • Full access to all the interactive exhibits — explore, play, laugh (let the big kids out)
  • An out-of-this-world three-course festive dining experience
  • DJ until midnight to keep the party going


Optional extras

  • Dry ice, festively themed arrival cocktail
  • Presenter-led Planetarium shows for a truly wow moment
  • Drinks packages
  • Photo booth with themed props

*minimum numbers 100

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Festive

Exclusive hire - £75pp +VAT

For up to 250 guests | Entire venue, simplified format

  • Red carpet arrival with prosecco welcome drink
  • Full access to all the interactive exhibits — explore, play, laugh (let the big kids out)
  • Pop-up, festively inspired science demonstrations
  • An out-of-this-world festive ‘bowl food style’ dining experience
  • DJ until midnight to keep the party going


Optional extras

  • Dry ice, festively themed arrival cocktails
  • Live presenter-led Planetarium shows for a real wow moment
  • Drinks packages
  • Photo booth with themed props

*minimum numbers 100

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Night at the Science Centre

Shared party - £35pp +VAT

For smaller teams and groups | Book for 10+

  • Join other businesses for a big, buzzing party night
  • Prosecco welcome drink on arrival
  • Interactive exhibits open for adults-only exploration (playtime for big kids)
  • DJ until midnight for dancing into the night


Optional extras

  • Reserved zones for your group
  • Private presenter-led Planetarium shows for a truly wow moment
  • Bespoke drinks packages
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Every party supports our Charity

When you book your Christmas celebration with us, you're also supporting Wonderseekers, the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre — helping bring science to life for all children.

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