Bristol is a world leader in alternative energy innovation. The city was the first UK city to be awarded the status of European Green Capital for 2015 and is now on a drive to cut pollution and become carbon neutral by 2030. Bristol is a fairtrade city trading fairly with 5 million workers in 58 developing countries.
Also, in 2008 Bristol became the UK’s first cycling city. Major investment followed and the city now has over 75 miles of cycling commuter routes.
Bristol is a top tourist destination. It was named the best place to visit in the UK by TimeOut 2024. There’s lots to explore, from the obvious spots like the famous Suspension Bridge to the lively vegan dining scene. Bristol is the World’s Vegan Capital according to the Independent/Chef's Pencil.
Here’s a list of our favourite meetings and events venues across the city…
SS Great Britain is ideal for a Bristolian summer party combining boats, Brunel and the city’s lovely Harbourside. Originally built and launched in 1843, the ship was returned to Bristol in 1970 and is now an award-winning tourist attraction as well as a one-of-a-kind event venue.
Summer parties can be held in the The Dockyard, which has indoor and outdoor seating where guests can enjoy Pimms and a BBQ as the sun goes down over the harbour. There’s also the Harbourside Kitchen, the SS Great Britain’s café which can seat up to 60 guests inside with outdoor seating and a balcony too.
Ashton Gate Stadium is a premier conference and events venue featuring a wide range of modern function rooms for both corporate and private hire. As one the largest event spaces in the Southwest, Ashton Gate has a room or area to meet all possible requirements – from corporate annual dinners and exhibitions to team building activities and pitchside stage events.
Home of Bristol City Football and Bristol Bears, Ashton Gate Stadium has 27,000 capacity in sports mode and 32,000 in concert mode; 22 executive boxes and an array of meeting/function spaces. For meetings and events, The Lansdown Suite is the premier. Situated in the iconic Lansdown Stand, the Conference Centre can hold up to 1,000 people theatre-style or 850 for a dinner.
St Georges has an array of flexible spaces, including the Glass Studio in the contemporary pavilion-style extension, which can accommodate meetings for three people, and up to 580 in the main hall. The venue has a range of breakout spaces available to compliment your main event booking.
This venue is perfect if you’re looking for something a bit different to a boardroom or hotel conference room. Plus, the use of the beautiful, terraced lawns, whilst still being in the city centre, makes it an ideal choice for your event. Also, as a charity, the revenue generated from your event will go towards supporting the venue’s artistic and educational programmes, as well as maintaining the gorgeous building and grounds.
'Something different' is on everyone’s mind right now and that's exactly what this venue offers. From breakfast to lunch, projectors to microphones, Whistle Punks can cater up to 80 people seated and 160 people standing. The venue provides an unforgettable instructor-led experience, designed for first timers and backed up by a great bar offering and freshly baked pizza to keep guests fuelled. Each throwing lanes fits up to 10 people allowing Whistle Punks to cater for groups of any size for any occasion.
The venue is also available for private venue hire and out-of-hours sessions if you are looking to host a meeting beforehand.
Harbour Hotel Bristol is the former home of two nineteenth-century banks. Showcasing period features paired with the trademark Harbour design, the venue is perfectly located to explore Bristol’s Corn Street, the city’s docks and the central hub. Right in the thick of the city’s lively heart, the Grade-II listed building houses three impressive, flexible rooms for any meeting, conference or event, for up to 400 attendees.
One of their spaces, Sansovino Hall, can host up to 400 people making it perfect for large conferences and exhibitions. The space is inspired by Sansovino’s 16th century library in Venice and boasts a dazzling skylight and lavish ceiling.
Set in 18 acres of stunning grounds with far reaching views across to Wales, yet located close to Bristol, this independently owned and managed owned country manor house has everything you could want and more from a luxury boutique hotel. Each of the 14 individually designed bedrooms, the 2-rosette fine dining restaurant and onsite facilities including meeting rooms, ensure guests enjoy all of the luxurious touches and superior service they’d expect from a high-end hotel within a warm, friendly and relaxed setting.
Berwick Lodge’s Mews conference centre offers two bright and airy meeting rooms with breakout areas and views across to parkland. Both are equipped with free WiFi and free presentation technology for your use. Berwick Lodge is a great summer party venue for 30 - 200 guests.
Located in the heart of Bristol with sweeping views of the city, Origin Workspace’s roof terrace is perfect for those looking to bring people together in a unique outside space.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to have a lunchtime gathering or perhaps a drinks reception soirée, on a sunny day their rooftop terrace is a wonderful place to spend time with colleagues or clients. The rooftop terrace can host up to 40 people.
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