We The Curious

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£1,200 - £2,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 300
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We The Curious Full Description
We will work with you to create a truly memorable experience, with the option to mix and match our three distinctive and quirky spaces for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. You can get married in Bristol’s iconic Planetarium, seating up to 81 guests for a completely unique ceremony. Your guests will marvel at the dome, lit up with glittering stars and spectacular images of space. Walk down the aisle and say your vows under an endless star-field, creating a truly romantic wedding experience. The Annexe is a bright and contemporary room on the top floor of We The Curious. Floor to ceiling windows mean the space is flooded with natural light and you’ll have direct access onto our sunlit terrace. Our rooftop terraces provide a wonderful space for drinks, canapes, musicians and the all-important wedding photos. Located on the top floor of We The Curious, the Rosalind Franklin Room is a spectacular, versatile and bright space complete with a private bar area and terraces overlooking Bristol’s Harbourside and the Planetarium. It’s ideal for a classic or modern wedding breakfast with stunning historical views and plenty of space to celebrate with friends and family. Let your guests loose on the exhibition floors with exclusive access to We The Curious after hours. Choose some tasty treats from our menu and host your pre-dinner drinks in a completely unique and entertaining space.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Aisha
Do get in touch, we'd really love to hear from you! Our expert team will be on hand throughout to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. We only host one function a day, so you are assured of our undivided attention and exclusive use of the facilities.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
We The Curious Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Museum
Attraction
Dining Capacity
300
Reception Capacity
480
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available

Venue

On-Site Parking
Exclusive Use
Disabled Access
Pet Friendly
City View
Outdoor Reception Space
Marquee Permitted

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
We The Curious Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,200
Maximum Price
£2,500
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Reviews
(10)
(10)
Nneka Opene
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Happy couple

We had our wedding this December which was well coordinated by Richard Bravery, Events Manager and team. It was a magical and memorable ceremony under the stars in the planetarium. Highly recommend this venue. Thank you to all at We The Curious for helping us to tie the knot

ting W
Happy couple married in July
April 2023
We recently had our wedding ceremony in the Annexe of At Bristol

We recently had our wedding ceremony in the Annexe of At Bristol. We were looking for a blank canvas somewhere central yet affordable and the Annexe room fit the bill perfectly! It was a long room, ideal for walking the down the aisle. The staff and event team allowed us to decorate and personalise the venue ourselves. With a a bit of flowing fabric and flowers the room can transform from a corporate venue to a beautiful and happy wedding setting. We decorated the venue the night before, we prepared some helium balloons tied to chairs and in the morning they had actually all deflated! But Sarah from the event team sorted this out and replaced the balloons for us- we wouldn't even have noticed if she didn't say - a simple gesture but a sign of great service! If the sun is shining, which luckily for us it was, the use of balconies on both sides is included. The Cathedral background makes for lovely photos, whilst the longer balcony over-looking Millennium Square is ideal for the confetti shot.. We hired the room for just 2 hours but they were happy for guests to arrive earlier and stay a bit later, there was no time pressure at all.. We would definitely recommend, it was a wonderful start to the day, with helpful and friendly service from the very start.

felix wood
Wedding: January
July 2023
What a brilliant museum! :)

This was an amazing day trip. I went on my birthday for a day trip to Bristol and the surrounding area. It was an amazing day. We The Curious is incredibly interactive! Great for children of all ages! Staff were lovely and there was a very good seating area to eat your own picnic! Also, there was a café with an outdoor area for everyone to enjoy! All and all, a very good museum! 😀

Hk I
Wedding: August
July 2023
Absolute must experience for anyone in Bristol

This is not just for children! We The Curious is fantastic, we are so lucky to have a venue like this in Bristol. The exhibitions are super engaging for adults as well, each time I learn so much. I love how the current exhibition is built around questions Bristolians have about science and life, and how it includes spirituality as well. I am not spiritual myself but it was so interesting to learn what different people thought their souls were all about.

Jo T
Wedding: August
July 2023
So much to see and do!

This place was so much bigger than we ever expected. I wasn’t expecting us to spend the whole day here but we did. The 3D planetarium was amazing. All the exhibitions were really well maintained and easy to understand.

travelling_taffs
Wedding: July
July 2023
Educational Visit.

Originally came to Bristol to see the change in the area over the last 30 years,unfortunately they were filming so went into We The Curious for a look,what an unbelievable place spent hours there looking at all the different exhibits,and so much information.It was mind boggling,plus there's a coffee shop there.

Jade and Daniel
Happy couple married in October
July 2023
Happy couple

[The service] was fantastic. I was given a space upstairs away from all the public and guests which gave me a bit of time to have some peace before the full hustle and bustle of the wedding day began. The actual ceremony itself was completely perfect. Every detail was covered, from waiting until my bridesmaids were down the aisle before I made my entrance, to the lights and music and directing our guests out into Millennium Square. Overall my ceremony was better than I could imagine it being

Lisa R
Wedding: August
July 2023
Wedding treat!

During an amazing wedding in the planetarium.. Then 2 hours play in the We The Curious with fun for everyone. This was a wedding to remember.. Amazing from start to finish!

Ross and Jenny
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Happy couple

We picked [We The Curious] because of the location, but also because we felt it would be a much more unique experience than other available options. We also thought the prices were very competitive. The service on the day was above and beyond our expectations. We really felt that everything was taken care of. We would absolutely recommend [We The Curious] as a wedding venue, we enjoyed it and all our guests were very impressed.

Emma and Wayne
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
Happy couple

Our day was beyond anything we could have imagined. The day went faultlessly with Sarah and Max making sure we both were in the right place at the right time. The Star show during the wedding was so special and is a highlight of the day... also having a set of Stormtroopers and Darth Vader as an escort didn't hurt which Sarah was able to co-ordinate with the Father of the Bride to ensure it was a total surprise on the day.

We The Curious Location & Contact Details

Address

Anchor Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5DB, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

If travelling by car by car: Sat Nav Reference: BS1 5LL Follow the We The Curious symbol on the brown tourist sign. Millennium Square car park is a safe and secure 24hr car park adjacent to We The Curious. Named by the AA as one of the best places in the UK to park your car, it is an underground car park, open 24 hours a day with on site security. Please note, we’re within the Bristol Clean Air Zone, so you may incur a fee if you use a vehicle to visit us.

Nearest Town

Bristol

Nearest Train Station

Bristol Temple Meads

Nearest Airport

Bristol Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at We The Curious?

All our weddings are absolutely special, although what could be better than getting married under a canopy of stars?

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Ask us lots of questions, we're happy to help you every step of the way.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Couples can edit our planetarium star show to reflect a specific nights sky that would have existed in an exact location and time of their choice! Particularly magic!

Describe We The Curious in 5 adjectives

Unique, playful, fun, artistic, scientific.

Where’s the best photo spot at We The Curious?

On our terrace, with a backdrop of Bristol Cathedral!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at We The Curious?

We welcome everyone into our space!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Avocado, red chili and olive filo basket.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Tripple cooked chips.

What is We The Curious most unique feature?

We have two floors of inspiring arts and science exhibits! As well as our unique 3D planetarium - get married beneath a canopy of stars!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our warm and friendly staff to help support you throughout every stage of booking and on the day.
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