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

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 1 month ago

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
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Wills Memorial Building

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.

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