Wills Hall at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

  2 reviews  – 
Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL
Clifton

About this space

The rear hall of our building, the Wills Hall, is a focal point of our museum. An impressive staircase, stunning chandeliers, and glass ceilings complete its image as a breathtaking venue. You can host brilliant receptions, charity events, and dinners there, or fill your guests with awe during an exhibition, fashion show, product launch, or award ceremony.
The space can fit up to 250 guests.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

2023 - Banqueting Package (from) £60.00 inc VAT per person includes:

Choice of seasonal drink on arrival (1 x per person)
Three course seasonal dinner menu with coffee and petit fours
Black or white linen to match your catering requirements
A staffed bar facility
In house table centres (if required)
During preparations: a dedicated Event Co-ordinator to ensure all the little details are taken care of
On the day: an experienced Event Manager, service team, museum staff and security to take care of you and your guests

Prices

Monday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours
Tuesday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours
Wednesday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours
Thursday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours
Friday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours
Saturday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours
Sunday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
2023 - Exclusive Venue Hire (from) £1,980.00 inc VAT includes

Exclusive evening use of the venue (Winterstoke and Wills Hall)
Furniture and service ware to match your catering requirements
Feature venue up-lighting in your choice of colours

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 240
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 160

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

If you’re on the search for a genuinely unique and stunning venue, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is the place to go. We can host both private and corporate events, ranging from cocktail receptions and gala dinners to fashion shows, exhibitions, and weddings. Your backdrop will be the impressive Baroque architecture, with glass ceilings and balconies, sure to sweep your guests off their feet.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £1
per person / per evening
from £1980
hire fee / per session

Location