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Great Hall at Wills Memorial Building

Hall in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RJ –
Clifton, Bristol
Up to 800
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Great Hall is a Hall in the Wills Memorial Building and a formal academic ceremonial space defined by its processional layout and grand proportions.

Design: The interior presents soaring timber-vaulted ceilings and tall arched windows that create strong vertical lines and ample natural light. The walls are panelled in dark timber and stone columns punctuate the nave, giving the space a formal, historic appearance.

Features: The room includes a raised dais and choir seating at the east end, a PA system with speakers, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The space provides level access and wheelchair-friendly pathways for accessibility.

Ideal for: University departments and cultural organisations hosting formal, seated ceremonies or staged presentations that benefit from a processional layout and historic setting.

What sets it apart: A historic pipe organ occupies the east end and provides an original musical and visual focal point.

What guests say: The hall is architecturally striking and atmospheric, with historic detailing and high ceilings that visitors regularly highlight.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £2280 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £2760 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £2280 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £2760 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £2280 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £2760 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £2280 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £2760 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £2280 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £2760 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 240
  • Theatre
    up to 800
  • Cabaret
    up to 150
  • Classroom
    up to 250

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Computer
  • Lectern Microphone
  • Lapel Microphone
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Wills Memorial Building

Wills Memorial Building is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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