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British Empire & Commonwealth Museum

Bristol, South West England — BS1 6QH

150

Max Capacity

FROM

£2800

Per Day

4.8

7 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum was a distinctive venue located in Bristol's historic Temple Meads railway station area, occupying the beautifully restored Victorian Clock Tower Yard. This unique museum venue combined historical significance with modern event facilities, offering exceptional spaces for conferences, corporate events, exhibitions, and cultural celebrations. The venue featured galleries and event spaces that could accommodate up to 200 guests, surrounded by fascinating displays chronicling the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth. The museum's location in the heart of Bristol provided excellent transport links via Temple Meads railway station and easy access to the city's business district and cultural attractions. While the museum has since closed as a permanent institution, the Clock Tower Yard building remains a significant part of Bristol's heritage infrastructure. The venue's combination of historical importance, architectural beauty, and central location made it a memorable choice for events seeking a unique backdrop with educational and cultural significance.

Room Capacities

theatre

150

boardroom

classroom

100

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

200

dining

150

banquet

120

Pricing

Day rates from £2800

Historic venue - current availability and pricing information requires verification as museum operations have changed

Features & Amenities

WiFi

Catering

AV Equipment

Meeting Rooms

Parking

Historical Setting

Exhibition Spaces

WiFi

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Stage Lighting

Ideal For

conferencesmeetingstrainingexhibitionscorporate dinnersproduct launches

Location & Access

Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH

Bristol Temple Meads railway station adjacent with direct services to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, and throughout the UK. Excellent bus connections throughout Bristol. Bristol Airport 8 miles.

No on-site parking. Nearby car parks at Temple Meads station and Bristol city centre. Street parking limited with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible