The Carpenter Room at University of Bristol Students' Union

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105 Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LN
Clifton

About this space

This is a large open-plan room named after women’s equality campaigner Mary Carpenter.

It is a multipurpose space with lots of natural light. Perfect for rehearsals, breakout sessions, activity classes and workshops. The room also comes equipped with built in “plug and play” projector, screen and speakers.

Days can be booked on a full day or half day rate. Please note that we are only able to hire out this venue outside of term time when students are on their holidays, please see our key dates here: http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/dates/#academic

No catering available, cannot be booked for music gigs/concerts or weddings.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Theatre
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

The Client is responsible for providing adequate insurance and liability cover for their event, including Public Liability insurance where appropriate.

The Union shall not in any circumstances be liable for damage to or loss of any property, vehicles, articles or things whatsoever placed or left upon the premises by the client or by any person attending the function, howsoever such loss or damage may be caused.

The Client will be liable for any damage, wilful or accidental, sustained by the buildings, floor, furniture or fittings, during the hiring.  Any articles owned by the Union which are lost or go missing from the rooms during the period of hire will be invoiced to the Client.

Full details of the purpose of the hire, the speakers or performers and the expected attendees must be provided to the Union.  The Union reserves the right to decline any application for hire.

The Client undertakes responsibility for control of their guests or invitees, and for all activities undertaken by them. The Client must be present throughout the period of hire. 

If the premises are used for any other purpose than those stated in the confirmation of booking, or if any function becomes disorderly, or any disturbance, nuisance, indecent or unlawful or undesirable activity is allowed to occur, the Union may at its absolute discretion, immediately terminate the hiring.   In the event of such termination, all fees and charges will be forfeited.

The Client is reminded of their responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare at work of its staff and contractors engaged to undertake activities on the premises.

If the premises are used for any other purpose than those stated in the confirmation of booking, or if any function becomes disorderly, or any disturbance, nuisance, indecent or unlawful or undesirable activity is allowed to occur, the Union may at its absolute discretion, immediately terminate the hiring and all fees and charges will be forfeited.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Situated in one of the most vibrant cities and best-known universities in the UK, Bristol SU offers a wide range of spaces for a variety of event needs. Whether you would like to host a conference, live performance or meeting, we have the space for you.
The Richmond Building is the home of Bristol SU and our spaces. Situated on Queens Road in Clifton, the Richmond Building is easily accessible to the city centre and other areas of the city via car, foot, and bus.

In 2015, the Richmond building opened after a £30 million revamp and now offers a large event space in the Anson Rooms, two theatres, two bars and a variety of multi-purpose activity rooms. It is a unique facility within the city that offers a wide range of spaces to meet the needs of any event.

This brochure takes you through some of the key spaces Bristol SU can offer and highlights some of the primary uses, but please contact us with your requirements as we are always keen to meet specific needs.


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