A historic building with a tall illuminated Gothic tower and stone façade at Wills Memorial Building.
A grand hall with vaulted wooden ceiling, arched windows, and rows of red chairs at Wills Memorial Building.
An event space with wood-paneled walls, ornate ceiling, and rows of red chairs facing a projector screen at Wills Memorial Building.
An event space with curved wooden desks, wooden chairs, and tall stained-glass windows at Wills Memorial Building.

Wills Memorial Building

University / Academic Building

Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RJ –
Clifton, Bristol
From £540
hire fee
Up to 800
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Wills Memorial Building

Great Hall at Wills Memorial Building
Great Hall
Hall
·
Private space
800 seats
500 standing
Great Hall is a Hall in the Wills Memorial Building and a formal academic ceremonial space defined by its processional layout and grand proportions. Design: The interior presents soaring timber-vaulted ceilings and tall arched windows that create strong vertical lines and ample natural light. The walls are panelled in dark timber and stone columns...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from £2100 hire fee
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Reception Room at Wills Memorial Building
Reception Room
Event Space
·
Private space
200 seats
250 standing
This beautiful oak-paneled room is a flexible space suitable for dinners, drinks receptions, lectures, and networking events. The fireplaces, portraits, and lead windows create a stunning room that is private and equipped with full audio-visual facilities. Can be used in conjunction with the Great Hall.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from £900 hire fee
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Old Council Chamber at Wills Memorial Building
Old Council Chamber
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
60 seats
A high-ceilinged Neo-Gothic chamber finished in dark timber panelling and tall arched windows that flood the space with daylight and give the room a formal, institutional character. Room features: An installed projector and an integrated PA system provide AV support for projected visuals and amplified speech. Air conditioning maintains a controlle...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from £540 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£2760 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£2760 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£2760 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£2760 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£2760 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£2760 hire fee
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£3300 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee per day
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £540–£3300 hire fee per day
Great Hall
9:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee per day
Reception Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Old Council Chamber
9:00 – 22:00
from £540 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 500
standing
Up to 800
seats
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Wills Memorial Building

Wills Memorial Building is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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.

FAQ

No, external caterers are not allowed unless they are already approved caterers.

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.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Wills Memorial Building:

  • Great Hall hosting 250 guests: £12610.72

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

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

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