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Christmas Party offer

Cinema 1 at Watershed

Screening Room in a Cinema
·
Private space
1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX –
Harbourside, Bristol
Up to 197
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

When not open for public screenings, Watershed’s cinemas can be hired for events, conferences, or industry use, including film and television work.

They’re equipped for a range of uses, from lectures and presentations to rushes, final edits, and private screenings.

With seating for 197, this is Watershed’s largest cinema available to hire. Its high-quality projection and audio-visual setup make it one of the top spaces in Bristol for presentations or film screenings.

Technical specifications
WiFi internet connection
HDMI, DVI & VGA laptop connectors
DVD, BluRay and DCP playback
Audio speakers for films, laptops or mics
Video recording available on request at an additional cost
Audio recording available on request at an additional cost
Hearing Loop
Roving mics
Lectern and top table

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in Waterside 3 with 6:00 PM–11:00 PM room hire, PA and screen, plus nibbles or welcome drink and upgradeable festive menus.

Christmas Party Package – Waterside 3
£30 per person

• Room hire from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Event coordinator
• PA system and use of screen
• Access to the Watershed bar
• Nibbles or welcome drink
• Option to add Sharer Platters menu or Two Course Christmas Buffet
• Add-on activities and drinks packages available

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:30
from £1620–£2400 hire fee per day
Per session
18:00 – 20:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per session
20:30 – 22:30
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £1620–£2400 hire fee per day
Per session
18:00 – 20:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per session
20:30 – 22:30
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £1620–£2400 hire fee per day
Per session
18:00 – 20:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per session
20:30 – 22:30
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 13:00
from £960 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £960 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 13:00
from £960 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £960 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Theatre
    up to 197

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Video equipment
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

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About Watershed

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Location

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