Great Hall at Wills Memorial Building

About this space

The stunning Great Hall boasts high ceilings, floor space of 405m2 and carved oak panelled wood. It is perfect for a wide variety of events including prestigious banquets, drinks receptions, exhibitions, lectures and award ceremonies. It has also been used as a set for several television programmes over the years.

There is a stage and the room has full audio-visual equipment.


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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 800
Dining
up to 300
Theatre
up to 800
Cabaret
up to 150
Classroom
up to 250

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

The Wills Memorial Building at the top of Park Street is a true Bristol icon and makes a dramatic and inspiring venue. A sweeping double stone staircase and carved stone vaulted ceiling leading to the impressive Great Hall and Reception Room, both with acres of carved oak, panelled walls and beautiful leaded windows.

A flexible and impressive space, which is perfect for a banquet, an Awards ceremony, conference or exhibition.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £900
hire fee / per morning
from £540
hire fee / per day

FAQ

Cancellations 180 days in advance from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 180 days to 90 days in advance will receive a 80% refund.

Cancellations 90 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 70% refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 14 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 14 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Wills Memorial Building, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
Wills Memorial Building does not offer parking facilities.
At Great Hall, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Banquet, Corporate Events, Meetings, Performances / Exhibitions, Social Parties, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Studio / Production, Filming and Photography, Dining, Christmas Parties.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at Wills Memorial Building:

  • Great Hall hosting 250 guests: £10508.93

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Wills Memorial Building is located at Queens Rd,, in the Clifton district of Bristol.


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