Conferences - Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Visit Schools Museum Community News What's On? Close Visit Menu Design a Gallery – Competition Catalyst 2025 Newsletter Black Friday Deal 2025 Discover the Science in Your Community – Only £5 for WA7 & WA8 Residents Half-Price Fun for Children This October Half-Term at Catalyst Community Generosity Helps Catalyst Acquire New A3 Scanner Catalyst celebrations, revelations and donations! Catalyst wins £1m National Lottery Heritage Fund bid Catalyst for Creativity Exhibition Opening Catalyst to receive funding from Arts Council England Sub Pages Conferences Why settle for the usual when you can select the unusual for your meetings, presentations or training events? Catalyst is a unique venue housed in a Grade II listed building steeped in industrial history with fascinating exhibits and displays. Situated on the banks of the River Mersey, Catalyst offers a range of meeting spaces and stunning views over the Mersey Gateway Bridge and the surrounding area from the 4th floor, glass-walled Observatory Gallery Why Choose Catalyst? Catalyst is easily accessible from Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire and are just 10 minutes from both the M56 and M62. We offer a first class catering service, superb value for money and a professional approach so your meeting at Catalyst will certainly be a memorable experience for all your guests. At breaks and lunchtimes, delegates are invited to explore the interactive galleries and take in the views. Facilities Available The Gossage Room , our archive room on the 2nd floor, is ideal for presentations, meetings and training. It seats up to 16 people boardroom style or 30 theatre style for presentations. The Deacon Room is situated on the 3rd floor, with a great view of the River Mersey. This room is ideal for small meetings of up to people. The Friends Room is also situated on the 3rd floor with great views of the River. This room seats up to people boardroom style or 15 people for presentations. The Theatre , situated on the first floor has tiered seating that can accommodate up to 70 people for lectures and presentations or 25 people with the seats back against the wall and tables set boardroom style. The Education Centre comprises two rooms that can be set classroom style for 36 in each or theatre style for 50 . These rooms can be opened into one larger room to accommodate up to 100 people theatre style. Rooms can be hired separately and the facility provides a flexible space for exhibitions, meetings, presentations and seminars. The Discovery Lab can be hired for workshop sessions or training events and can accommodate up to 32 people. The Observatory Gallery is a glass-walled, rooftop gallery that affords stunning views over the river landscape, making it an ideal location for corporate hospitality functions. This area can accommodate up to 100 people for a standing event or 40 people seated for a presentation. Download the room rates here. Catering A high quality catering service is available – with a specially prepared selection of tempting menus. Whether you require creative canapes or a sumptuous buffet, we are pleased to assist you in your choice of menus or develop ideas to suit your specific needs. Download the Menus here or see here for a short video of one of our events Share: Access Birthday parties Conferences Group visits Heritage afternoon tea Visits and Prices What's on Previous Next 4th Mar - 15th Jul Little Wonders Wednesdays 9.15am – 10.30am Every Wednesday during term time (March to July 2026), join us for an educational morning filled with hands-on sensory learning, interacti... Find out more 5th Mar - 16th Jul Breakfast & Brew Thursdays 10am – 12pm Catalyst invites over 50s to join us for breakfast on Thursdays, 10am -12pm, at our NEW Breakfast and Brew Club! These mornings will run in term... Find out more 18th Apr - 17th May Operation Earth – Weekend Workshops Visit Catalyst at weekends between 18th April and 17th May for a chance to see our Operation Earth Show!                                Come along to our family show and to... Find out more 18th Apr - 17th May Bee Discovery – Weekend Workshops Visit Catalyst at weekends between 18th April and 17th May for a chance to join our hands-on workshop. Come and learn about one of nature’s best scientists – th... Find out more 25th Apr City Nature Challenge On 25th April 2026 we will be joining forces with the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust (MGET) to take part in the City Nature Challenge (CNC) City Nature Challenge is an ... Find out more 1st May - 31st Jul Community Pricing! Throughout the months of May, June and July 2026 we will be supporting our local community with a special community entry price of just £5 per person! Proof of address (i.e... Find out more 21st May Quiet Hours at Catalyst May 2026 With thanks to National Lottery players, we are continuing our Quiet Hours series. We’ve listened to your feedback and are excited to offer a Quiet Hours visit in the... Find out more 23rd May - 31st May Towering Tetrahedrons Visit during half term from 23rd to 31st May to take part in our room filling tetrahedron challenge! Explore the strongest shape in more depth! Using nothing but sticks and... Find out more View all upcoming events Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0DF. Catalyst has a large free car park. If you are coming over the Mersey Gateway Bridge or the Silver Jubilee Bridge, please don't forget to pay your toll within 24 hours. 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