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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: September 2026

We the Curious is one of the country's leading science centres, now opening its doors as a wedding venue in South Arcade, Bristol. This unique setting could be the perfect place for a big day full of interest, whimsy, and love. With a license for civil ceremonies and fantastic reception facilities, couples and their guests can spend their entire wedding day in one of Bristol's most loved landmarks.

Services Offered

The dedicated team offers a flexible approach to weddings, with a fantastic range of spaces available for any celebration. At the top of the building, the Rosalind Franklin Room has gorgeous terraces overlooking the city and the Cathedral. This space can accommodate 300 guests for the ceremony and 480 for the reception. For smaller gatherings, The Annexe is a bright and modern space, with the capacity for up to 120 guests for the ceremony and 150 for the reception. Romance thrives in The Planetarium, suitable for ceremonies for up to 81 guests. This intimate space enables couples to say "I do" underneath a canopy of stars for a picture-perfect moment that will live on in memories forever.

Services Offered

For something truly unforgettable, newlyweds can impress loved ones with a private drinks reception amongst the exhibitions. Here, they can explore everything on offer, blow giant bubbles, meet their Robo-Chef, and even become an astronaut in a truly out-of-this-world celebration. As well as being a wonderfully unusual venue, We the Curious is also a sustainable building– perfect for couples who are planning an eco-friendly wedding. In addition, as a registered charity, this venue will benefit from each event held here, helping fulfill its mission of "creating a culture of curiosity" within the community.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Landmark
In the city
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
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Reviews for We The Curious

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 18/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

It was amazing!

We had our wedding ceremony in the Planetarium at We The Curious in August, and it was such a special and unique place to get married.

Aisha was incredibly helpful throughout the whole planning process. We had lots of questions about the ceremony, timings, setup, music, livestreaming, parking and all sorts of little logistical details, and she was always patient and helpful in answering them and helping us work out what was possible.

The Planetarium itself was absolutely magical. Having our ceremony underneath the stars made it feel completely different from a traditional wedding venue, and it was exactly the kind of ceremony we had hoped for. Our guests loved the experience too, and we had so many lovely comments afterwards about how unusual and memorable it was.

Everything went smoothly on the day and the team were really helpful getting everyone where they needed to be and making the ceremony happen. We also really appreciated being able to personalise the experience and make it feel like our own wedding rather than following a very fixed format.

The location was brilliant too, especially being right on Bristol Harbourside and within walking distance of our reception afterwards.

Thank you so much to Aisha and everyone at We The Curious for helping us create such a memorable wedding ceremony. Getting married under the stars was one of our favourite parts of the whole day and we're so happy we chose the Planetarium. ✨
(Photo credit: Karl Moriaty Wedding Photography)
Emma
Emma Sent on 10/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A superb Planetarium Ceremony! 🪐

Our Wedding Ceremony was epic because of We The Curious.
Before the ceremony itself (in the planetarium!!) we hired the top floor of We The Curious and we hired Double Puc (the science museums cafe) to provide delicious food and drink for guests on arrival; the perfect way to set the tone for the day.
The ceremony itself was just epic. Aisha and Ruth went with every single idea of mine (film soundtrack music, a quiz on the screen as guests enter, photos of us flying around the screen before I entered, Star Wars theme opening credits, fireworks on screen) as well as their brilliant star shows. It was just perfectly fun and quirky and exactly what we wanted.
THANK YOU WE THE CURIOUS! It really was an honour to celebrate our wedding in the heart of the city with love, in a museum we love.
Ione
Ione Sent on 26/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and Planetarium Ceremony

My partner and I had hoped to have our wedding at We the Curious years before we actually did, in large part due to the fire that shut the building. During this time we had frequent communication with the team at the museum and this continued into when the reopening happened and the planning could begin again.

We had a wonderful experience with the planning and then the actual day was magical and everything we’d hoped for. Would fully recommend a wedding here. The planetarium for the ceremony was spectacular and the events space was perfect for the party! The team were all lovely and wonderful at making everything happen for us.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Ceremony Under the Stars

Wow, what a day! We HIGHLY recommend choosing We the Curious as your wedding venue.
We held the entirety of our wedding there (ceremony, reception and evening party) in April 2025 and we are so pleased that we made that decision.
Our ceremony was held in the Planetarium and was a truly magical experience. It is such a unique and intimate space, but still has a great capacity and accessibility for guests. The team were so helpful in ensuring our ceremony details were personal to us and nothing felt too much to ask during our visits and rehearsal. We were able to choose our own music, lighting and a choice of star shows for our guests, and the team were so flexible in helping arrange for a friend to sing live during the ceremony. We even had the night sky from the evening of our first date projected above us as we said 'I do'! It is such a cool place for photographs too, both inside and outside.
We held our reception and evening party on the top floor event space at We the Curious, and were able to arrange for guests to explore the museum exhibits during the day (again, excellent photo opportunities!) The event floor is so spacious and well equipped with great technology, a dance floor, plenty of room for the bar, and any hired photo booths etc. The balconies either side have lovely views of the centre of Bristol. The team were also able to accommodate guests with any access requirements by creating a quiet space using the wall partitions, and the event space is fully accessible in terms of lifts and bathrooms which was really important to us. We used the in house caterers (Double Puc) who were all fantastic and we had many compliments about the food!
The thing that really stood out to us though was the amazing team at We the Curious- from our wonderful Events Operations Manager who was so incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process, the amazing events team on hand to help during setup and on the day, the Planetarium team, to the front desk staff who were so welcoming and excited for us! We felt in such good hands throughout the process- everyone was so friendly, happy to help, and truly went above and beyond to give us the day we had always dreamed of.

(Review photos by Ivy and Pine)
Rehana
Rehana Sent on 28/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at We The Curious

Inspite of constant restrictions and uncertainty regarding if and how our wedding would take place, Ross and his amazing events team Inc catering and Planetarium staff went well beyond to ensure our day was perfect. Attentive, responsive, patient and creative team having to manage change right upto the week before the wedding. Always positive and solution focused. Highly recommend.
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Aisha Eveleigh
Aisha Eveleigh
Event Coordinator

Hiya! My name is Aisha and I am the Event Coordinator here at We The Curous.

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