Arnolfini
Arnolfini is a unique venue with an enviable position on Bristol’s Harbourside, yet close to the city centre. Incorporating art galleries, performance / music/ cinema venue, bookshop and café bar, Arnolfini is a dynamic and versatile location suitable for a variety of events. We offer flexibly priced packages for fully catered events, professional sound, lighting, projection and presentation facilities and box office support to help ensure your event is a success.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistDark Studio
A studio ideal for screenings, rehearsals and presentations, this room is equipped with a digital projector connected to DVD and VHS players and laptop point for presentations or screenings.
This space sits alongside the Light Studio on the second floor and both rooms work well together for larger events.
Capacity: 50 theatre style seating /40–60 for a drinks reception
Light Studio
A large space with panoramic harbour views, ideal for larger meetings, launches, creative sessions and discussion groups.
This room has wireless broadband and white walls offering flexible projection options.
Capacity: 20 boardroom style / 26 theatre style seating / 40 for a drinks reception
Auditorium
Incorporating a large cinema-quality screen and projection facilities, this space is ideal for conferences, large screenings and seminars.
We have dressing rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities available if required and general technical support is included in the price. Our theatre is fully accessible for wheelchair users and is fitted with an induction loop. Seating is flexible and can be moved to create a larger stage area.
Capacity: 200 theatre style seating
Room Information
Arnolfini has 3 rooms. The largest, Auditorium, holds up to 200 guests seated.
- Light Studio20 seated, 40 standing
- Dark Studio50 seated, 60 standing
- Auditorium200 seated
Travel Information
Bedminster (about 18 min walk)
Bristol Temple Meads (about 18 min walk)
Getting to Arnolfini by public transport
In Bristol, Arnolfini is about 18 minutes' walk from Bedminster (train) and about 18 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads (train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Arnolfini by car
For sat nav, use the postcode BS1 4QA.
Getting to Arnolfini by air
The nearest major airports are Bristol (about 7 miles away) and Cardiff (about 32 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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