Venue hire that's out-of-this-world
Are you looking for a totally unique location for your next venue hire experience? Our Science Centre is unlike any other venue in Hampshire. Housed in an iconic pyramid with an epic domed Planetarium - one of the biggest in the UK - the Centre is easily located close to Winchester with free and accessible parking. From meetings and presentations, to parties and dinners - let us know what you need and we'll help create a package for you.
Plus every booking helps support our Charity, Wonderseekers to deliver immersive science experiences to local children who might not usually have access to them.
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Exclusive Hampshire venue hire
- 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 aged 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 private venue hire in Hampshire
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.