Beacon Music Centre
A playful, inclusive space for everyone to build confidence, learn skills and express themselves through music.
Beacon Music Centre in Southmead is the base for our creative learning programme – a playful, inclusive space for everyone to build confidence, learn skills and celebrate togetherness through music.
Our team of professional tutors and music leaders help develop individual and collective talent and celebrate freedom of expression in all of its glorious forms.
Through lessons and group playing, we help everyone grow their passion for music.
Address
Beacon Music Centre
35 Stanton Rd
Bristol
BS10 5SJ
Phone: 0117 204 7140
Email: info@bristolbeacon.org
Getting Here
On foot
Beacon Music Centre is located on Stanton Road in Southmead, 1km from Southmead Hospital.
Bicycle, e-scooter and e-bike
Bicycle racks are available on Trenchard street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. You can plan your cycle route using Cycle Planner.
TIER e-scooters and e-bikes are available for hop-on hop-off short term rental across Bristol. There are designated e-scooter parking areas on the city centre promenade. Please check the TIER app for the latest information.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Pen Park Road. Beacon Music Centre is 200m from the bus stop.
Car
Follow directions to Southmead Hospital from Gloucester Road then turn onto Pen Park Road to access Stanton Road.
Car parking
Beacon Music Centre has an on-site car park which is free to use for visitors.
Train
Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest mainline train station. Other public transport connections are required to access Beacon Music Centre.
For information on train services visit National Rail Enquiries.
Plan your journey and receive the latest travel information with Travel West.
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Opening Times
Bristol Beacon
Our venue on Trenchard Street is open:
Mon-Sun, 8:00-18:00
Box Office
Phone
Mon – closed
Tue – 12:00-17:00
Wed – 10:00-17:00
Thu – 10:00-17:00
Fri – 10:00-17:00
Sat – closed
Sun – closed
Phone lines are open from 14:00-17:00 for events taking places on Mon, Sat or Sun.
In-person counter
Mon-Fri, 10:00 – 17:00
Closed on bank holidays
Email enquiries will be responded to within 3 working days.
Beacon Music Centre
Our creative learning centre in Southmead:
Open for pre-booked lessons and activities Mon-Sun.
For general enquiries, please contact us via telephone or email.
Beacon Music Centre office staff are available to meet in-person by appointment only. Should you wish to meet with a member of Beacon Music Centre staff, please arrange via telephone or email.
Cafes & Restaurant
Bristol Loaf: Mon-Sun
Colonnade: Mon-Sat
Bars
Stalls bar, Terrace bar, Simons’s bar and Golding bar are open for events only. These bars open approximately 30 mins before the advertised doors time of your event.
Facilities
Toilets
Toilets, including accessible toilets, can be found to the left of the main entrance of Beacon Music Centre.
Free wifi
Free wifi is available for all visitors to Beacon Music Centre. Please connect to ‘Bristol Beacon WiFi’.
Lost property
If you’ve lost an item while visiting Beacon Music Centre, please get in touch via our online contact form, by emailing info@bristolbeacon.org or by phoning 0117 204 7140.
Accessible facilities
For information about facilities and resources for disabled visitors please see the Access page.