Brunel’s Old Station

Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH

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Brunel’s Old Station is one of the largest and most striking venues in the South West. The roof was a wonder of its age and the span of its timber structure still provides a stunning backdrop with uninterrupted views from all sides. Hire of this flexible space includes 400 chairs, 40 round tables and 80 trestle tables. Two attractive breakout rooms are located just off the Passenger Shed space. The London Room and the Bristol Room can be hired as useful crew areas or seminar spaces, each accommodating up to 40 guests in theatre style.

Engage your guests in the original think space of Britain’s greatest innovator. With original Victorian features and a private lobby area, the Brunel Boardroom provides a sumptuous setting for meetings and presentations. There are several memorable settings for private events from 4 to 650 guests plus a choice of four quality-approved caterers who will endeavour to satisfy any specialist requests.

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Room Information

Brunel’s Old Station has 2 rooms. The largest, Passenger Shed, holds up to 940 guests standing or 800 seated.

Passenger Shed400-800 seated940 standing
Brunel Boardroom20-50 seated80 standing

Travel Information

Nearest Train Station
Bristol Temple Meads (about 3 min walk)

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Getting to Brunel’s Old Station by public transport

In Temple Meads, Bristol, Brunel’s Old Station is about 3 minutes' walk from Bristol Temple Meads (train). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to Brunel’s Old Station by car

For sat nav, use the postcode BS1 6QH.

Getting to Brunel’s Old Station by air

The nearest major airports are Bristol (about 7.4 miles away) and Cardiff (about 33 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

Brunel's Old Station for conferences, boardroom meetings and large events

The roof of the Passenger Shed was a wonder of its age, and its timber span still gives uninterrupted views from all sides, at Temple Meads in Bristol.

The Passenger Shed layout

The Passenger Shed seats 400 to 800 and takes 940 standing. Hire includes 400 chairs, 40 round tables and 80 trestle tables, so functions laid out on round tables are quick to arrange.

London Room and Bristol Room

The London Room and the Bristol Room sit just off the Passenger Shed, each taking up to 40 guests in theatre style and useful as crew areas or seminar spaces. That arrangement suits seminar days with breakout rooms that run alongside a main session.

Boardroom and events from 4 to 650

The Brunel Boardroom keeps its original Victorian features and a private lobby, and is the original think space of Britain's greatest innovator. It seats 20 to 50 and takes 80 standing, a sumptuous setting for meetings and presentations. Private events from 4 to 650 guests find several memorable settings, with four quality-approved caterers to choose from. Bristol events at Temple Meads can range from a small boardroom meeting to a crowd of 940.

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