Department of Imagination at Sparks

Event Venue

Semi-private area

About this space

Sparks Bristol, a dynamic venue situated in the heart of Broadmead, Bristol, operates within the repurposed former M&S building. This innovative hub serves as both an art and sustainability centre, brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Artspace Lifespace and the Global Goals Centre. Sparks Bristol's mission is to foster a greener, fairer, and more creative future by offering visitors the opportunity to shop, recycle, and engage in a variety of creative and educational activities.

The venue is thoughtfully organised into distinct departments, each providing unique spaces available for hire. One of the notable areas is the Department of Imagination, located on the first floor. This department boasts versatile creative spaces ideal for performances, exhibitions, workshops, and events. The main area can accommodate up to 400 standing, 300 seated and up to 100 seated in banquet style. For added flexibility, the space can be partitioned into two smaller sections. Additionally, it is well-equipped with essential technical amenities such as projectors, audio speakers, and changing rooms, ensuring a comprehensive setup for various events.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional charges may apply depending on the nature of your event and specific requirements. These may include fees for:

Furniture set-up

AV/tech set-up

Cleaning

Additional support staff

We’ll be happy to provide a breakdown based on your event details.

Tuesday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

9:00 – 22:00

from £85 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £85

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £85

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 400

Dining

up to 150

Theatre

up to 200

Cabaret

up to 150

Classroom

up to 150

Catering and drinks

Alcohol licence until 1:00

Facilities

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Air conditioner

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Respect the space

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About Sparks

Sparks Bristol is a dynamic venue located in the heart of Broadmead, Bristol, within the repurposed former M&S building. It serves as an art and sustainability hub, brought to life through a collaboration between Artspace Lifespace and the Global Goals Centre. Sparks Bristol aims to inspire a greener, fairer, and more creative future by providing a space where visitors can shop, recycle, and engage in various creative and educational activities.

The venue is organized into different departments, each offering unique spaces for hire. The Department of Imagination, located on the first floor, features creative spaces suitable for performances, exhibitions, workshops, and events. This area can accommodate up to 300 people in a theater-style setup or 200 in a banquet-style arrangement. The space can be divided into two smaller sections if needed and is equipped with technical amenities such as projectors, audio speakers, and microphones.