Exclusive Hire
The National Space Centre can be hired exclusively in the day and evening providing a versatile and multi-functional array of unique event spaces.
It is perfect for exhibitions, conferences, dinners and product launches. Contact our experienced events team to discuss how you can take advantage of the whole centre.
| Space | Theatre | Classroom | Cabaret | Boardroom | U-Shape | Rounds | Exhibition Space | Ceiling Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle Suite | 200* | 40 | 120** | 42 | 30 | 120** | 22.51m x 11.16m | 2.6m |
| Endeavour Room | 30 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 5.45m x 11.16m | 2.6m |
| Atlantis Room | 50 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 5.45m x 11.16m | 2.6m |
| Discovery Room | 70 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 6.89m x 11.16m | 2.6m |
| Columbia Room | 30 | 0 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 4.72m x 11.16m | 2.6m |
| Planetarium | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | N/a |
| Rocket Tower | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Yes | |
| Team Building Centre | 8 - 32 people | |||||||
| Team building workshops | 10 -120 |
* Stand up buffet only – lunch served in the Rocket Tower
** 10 per table – lunch served in the Rocket Tower
| Space | Reception | Dinner | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Tower | 300 | 100 | 0 |
| The Soyuz Lounge | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Hub of the galleries | 500 | 300 | 350 |
| Entire Centre | 500 | 300 | 0 |
| Planetarium | 0 | 0 | 192 |
| Entire Centre | 500 | 300 | 0 |
*Entire Centre – Exhibitions, Conferences, Open days, Workshops, Recruitment days. Capacities determined per bespoke requirements, available on request.
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Case Studies
Dreams
During a four-day exclusive hire of the National Space Centre, Dreams brought together over 1,000 Dreams and Tempur colleagues to launch the most significant product change for Tempur in five years. The event focused on showcasing the new Tempur products and providing a business update in the awe-inspiring planetarium.
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National Highways
The National Highways conference fully utilised the centres unique backdrops and facilities, both internally and externally, for their National Commercial Vehicle Safety conference. The event addressed key issues that commercial fleet operators should focus on to help reduce collisions and save lives on the roads.
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DER KREIS UK LLP
During a one-day exclusive hire, The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) held its 2024 Annual Members’ Meeting. The event featured a futuristic theme with a large exhibition, immersing members and suppliers in a revolutionary conference held in the UK's largest planetarium.
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