A historic gallery with an ornate stone façade and large arched windows at Royal West Of England Academy.

Royal West Of England Academy

Gallery

Queen’s Road, Bristol, BS8 1PX –
Clifton, Bristol
From £300
hire fee
Up to 140
seats
Up to 220
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Royal West Of England Academy

Sharples and Winterstoke at Royal West Of England Academy
Sharples and Winterstoke
Gallery
·
Private space
140 seats
220 standing
With beautifully constructed interiors filled with natural light, these 19th century galleries have housed works from the big names in British Art including Turner, Constable, Nash and Grayson Perry. You will have the opportunity to host your event among some of the best of contemporary and historic art for a one-of-a-kind experience. Guests are ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £975 hire fee
Enquire now
Landing, Balcony & Kenny at Royal West Of England Academy
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
Event Space
·
Shared space
70 standing
The RWA is opening its iconic Grade II* listed landing and balcony for exclusive evening hire as well as the smaller Kenny Gallery for more intimate events. Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas do, a special celebration or a formal canapé reception, our impressive marble landing, overlooked by a breath-taking atrium and historic west-f...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
from £675 hire fee
Enquire now
Youngwood Room at Royal West Of England Academy
Youngwood Room
Gallery
·
Private space
30 seats
30 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The RWA’s Youngwood room is the perfect place if you want to host a meeting or away day. The room is available for both day time and evening hire, and is a truly versatile space. Suitable for meetings of up to 12 and theatre style seating of up to 30. Hire can include: - AV equipment including screen and projector - Wi-Fi - Flipchart - Hot drink...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
from £300 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
10:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
18:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
18:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
18:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
18:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
18:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£975 hire fee per day
Sharples and Winterstoke
18:00 – 0:00
from £975 hire fee
Landing, Balcony & Kenny
18:00 – 21:00
from £675 hire fee
Youngwood Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 hire fee per day

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 220
standing
Up to 140
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Royal West Of England Academy

Royal West Of England Academy is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Located in a spectacular Grade II* listed building in the heart of Bristol, the RWA is the UK's only regional Royal Academy of Art and one of only five in total, alongside those in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London. Our magnificent spaces can be hired for a range of events, including canape receptions, product launches, and photography shoots.

Please note: the types of events we can accommodate depend on the exhibitions on show on your requested date. We cannot hold multi-day events, and we cannot accommodate dancefloors.
We can host drinks receptions at any time of year, however seated dinners can only be hosted during our Annual Open Exhibitions, normally between September - December annually.

We have a range of trusted caterers we work with and can provide an in-house bar service.

The RWA is not licensed for wedding ceremonies.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 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 Royal West Of England Academy, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 2 spaces

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Royal West Of England Academy:

  • Youngwood Room hosting 22 guests: £360

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

Royal West Of England Academy is located at Queen’s Road, in Clifton, Bristol.

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