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Exclusive Venue Use at Winchester Science Centre

Event Space in an Entertainment Centre
·
Whole venue
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Telegraph Way, Winchester, SO21 1HZ –
Chilcomb, Winchester
Up to 210
seats
Up to 600
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Available for exclusive venue hire, Winchester Science Centre can accommodate up to 600 guests across multiple event spaces. Exclusive hire includes full access to two floors of hands-on interactive science exhibits, the show-stopping planetarium, a staffed bar, professional PA system, lighting, outdoor activity spaces and use of the entire car park. This flexibility allows events to flow seamlessly between drinks receptions, presentations, entertainment and networking, creating a dynamic and engaging experience. Dinners for up to 210 guests can also be hosted on the exhibition floors.

For more focused events, the planetarium can also be hired independently, seating up to 168 guests. Featuring a striking 360-degree projection dome, stage, professional AV facilities, PA and lighting systems, accessible seating and a staffed bar, this unique space is perfectly suited to talks, screenings, award ceremonies and Christmas parties.

Enhance your event further with presenter-led planetarium shows or live science demonstrations, ideal for team away days, end-of-year celebrations and corporate events that aim to entertain while inspiring guests. As part of Wonderseekers, events hosted here also support a charity dedicated to engaging children and communities with science.

Prices

Monday
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 600
  • Dining
    up to 210
  • Theatre
    up to 168
  • Classroom
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Changing Places
  • Science Workshops & Demos
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

- No helium balloons
- No smoking in the building
- Outside catering and external suppliers allowed (pending checks)
- Corkage not permitted
- We operate under a premises licence that permits the sale of alcohol from 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Meet your host

Kirsty Meade
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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