Visit Us
Located on Council Road, Proteus Creation Space is a dynamic creative hub in the heart of Basingstoke.
A vital community resource, we offer an extensive programme of classes, workshops, events and exhibitions catering to a vast range of needs and tastes, as well as venue hire. The Creation Space welcomes everyone - whether you want to get artistic and spark new ideas or simply relax with an exhibition viewing and a cup of tea in the Cafe.
We are open from 9.30am - 5pm Monday - Thursday to the public. Check our Whatโs On section for opening times outside of these hours.
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Parking at Proteus
Parking in Basingstoke Centre made simple, flexible and affordable.
The average price for a parking permit in this area can cost between ยฃ70 and ยฃ80 a month. Parking At Proteus offers a cheaper alternative, where you could save almost ยฃ180 a year! Our monthly permits allow you to park at the Top of Town without having to find a space or pay and display for ยฃ66 a month.
If you would like to find out about other permit options, such as our flexi-permits, get in contact.
Benefits
- ยฃ66 A MONTH
- ENCLOSED CARPARK
- 24 HOUR MONITORING
- 5-MINUTE WALK TO TOWN
- 10-MINUTE WALK TO THE TRAIN STATION
The Proteus Cafรฉ
Coffee, cake, chat, relax
Our welcoming and relaxed cafรฉ has re-opened with new regular opening hours of Monday to Thursdayย from 9.30am to 1pm.
We also open when we have events/exhibitions/performances in the evenings or weekends (unless otherwise stated) so make sure you pop by to our cosy space!
We serve award-winning locally roasted speciality coffee from Moonroast, a selection of teas and other hot and cold drinks delicious cakes and treats from local artisan bakery The Street Bakeshop. We also have a fully licensed bar and will be open to serve a selection of wines, beers and spirits during evening events taking place at the Creation Space.
A lovely place to visit for a meeting, a catch up with friends, on your way back from the school-run or just for some time away from the office!
From time to time we also host events within our lovely cafe space. Follow us on Facebook for details of upcoming events, daily specials and other cafe related news.
Cafรฉ Hire
You can hire the cafรฉ for your private party or function outside of normal hours of service.
Hire us
Why not hire the Creation Space for your function, meeting or event?
Situated in a convenient location for the Basingstoke area, this beautiful Victorian building boasts a variety of rooms and facilities, including a cafe, toilets and free on-site parking for hirers and their class users.
Rooms Available
Room Name | Room Type | Size | Cost |
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Heylar Board Room | Multi-purpose meeting room | 6m x 6m | ยฃ21 per hour |
Webb Art Room | 'Messy art' room, particularly suitable for childrenโs art classes | 6m x 6m | ยฃ21 per hour |
Baldwin Art Room | Drawing and painting room | 6m x 6m | ยฃ21 per hour |
Brining Gallery | Gallery space with wooden floor, spotlights and plenty of natural light. Gorgeous space for hosting visual art exhibitions | 6m x 11.5m | ยฃ26 per hour |
Addison Studio | Mirrored studio with wooden floor and blackout curtains suitable as performance space. May be suitable for some aerial circus work. Lighting desk and PA system also available for hire at a small additional fee | 6m x 12m | ยฃ26 per hour |
Note: Discounts may be available for multiple room/frequent bookings or charitable organisations. We also offer full day and half day rates for hirers.
For further information or to view the space
![Heylar Board Room_W400 Heylar Board Room](https://www.proteustheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hire-us02_W400.jpg)
![webb-art-room_W400 Webb Art Room](https://www.proteustheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/webb-art-room_W400.jpg)
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![hire-us01_W400 Brining Gallery](https://www.proteustheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hire-us01_W400.jpg)
![addison-studio_W400 Addison Studio](https://www.proteustheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/addison-studio_W400.jpg)