Bristol Beacon
A space celebrating music, connection and creativity
Bristol Beacon is located in the heart of the city, a place full of welcome, warmth and light.
In November 2023 we completed our once-in-a-generation transformation and reopened our venue for the first time in 5 years.
Our newly open venue has four performance spaces; Beacon Hall, Lantern Hall, Weston Stage and Bridgehouse. In these spaces we present a wide programme of orchestral concerts, gigs, club nights, festivals, exhibitions, live comedy, record fairs, conferences, workshops and more. Find out what’s on.
Our café is operated by Bristol Loaf, serving hand-made pastries and coffee during the day, alongside a lunch and evening menu. Colonnade is our restaurant in the beautifully restored Lantern foyer serving a lunch and evening menu. Find out more about food and drink.
Pop in and see us soon.
Address
Bristol Beacon
Trenchard Street
Bristol
BS1 5AR
Phone: 0117 203 4040
Email: hello@bristolbeacon.org
Performance spaces
Beacon Hall
Beacon Hall
Our wonderfully restored flagship venue; international standard acoustics with modern comfort.
Lantern Hall
Lantern Hall
An elegant and versatile performance venue; Victorian beauty with modern drama.
Weston Stage
Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space and state-of-the-art education centre.
Bridgehouse
Bridgehouse
Renamed and reimagined, our entrance hall can be transformed into a vibrant performance space.
Virtual Tour
Building guide
Building guide
View detailed floor plans of Bristol Beacon including locations of lifts, toilets and performance spaces.
Seating plans
Seating plans
View seating plans for Beacon Hall and Lantern Hall including auditorium entrances and exists and accessible viewing areas.
Getting Here
Limited access to Trenchard Street Car Park
Updated Thu 3 Apr
Trenchard Street car park is open. Please enter via Park Row for upper levels or Trenchard Street for lower levels.
Wheelchair access from the car park has been reinstated. Please note this is a steep slope from the car park across uneven ground to Bristol Beacon.
Two of the three lifts in Trenchard Street car park are currently out of order.
Planned road closures
From 11 Nov 2024 Colston Street will be closed from the junction at Perry Road down towards Bristol Beacon. Traffic can approach Bristol Beacon from Frogmore Street and Pipe Lane for drop-off. Access to Trenchard Street car park is possible as described above.
From mid-February 2025 until early March 2025, improvement works to Park Row and the surrounding area will be mean a number of road closures and diversions will be in place.
Plan your journey and receive the latest travel information with Travel West.
On foot
Bristol Beacon is situated just off the city centre promenade. We are 1km from the Broadmead shopping area situated behind Beacon Tower.
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 and Coach
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Bristol Bus and Coach Station is 800m from Bristol Beacon and is where National Express coaches stop. The Megabus and Flix Bus stops are located nearby on Bond Street.
Car
Via M5: Exit junction 18, follow A4 (Portway) to the centre. Follow signs for the city centre.
Via M4: Exit junction 19 (M32). Follow signs to Clifton. For dropping-off / picking-up turn into Colston Street, which is the first left after the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
There are currently temporary traffic lights on Colston Street and upper Trenchard Street is closed.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Pay machines are located at the pedestrian entrances & exits. It is possible to pay for parking before leaving and before visiting us.
Train
Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest train station. We are 1.6km west of the train station. The most direct pedestrian route to us from the station is via Queen Square.
For information on train services visit National Rail Enquiries.
Boat
Bristol Ferry Boats run every 45 mins. The City Centre stop is 350m from Bristol Beacon on the Floating Harbour. You can board a ferry from Bristol Temple Meads and Hotwells to the city centre.
For information on ferry services visit Bristol Ferry Boats.
Join our Access Register
To help us help you, we hold an Access Register. Once registered, you will enjoy priority booking and a free ticket for your Personal Assistant to support you during your visit.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
Dine in style in our brand new restaurant Colonnade. Visit Bristol Loaf, our café on the lower ground floor for breakfast, lunch or a Sunday Roast. Drop in for a drink at any of our bars.
Where to stay
Where to stay
Looking for the perfect place to stay in Bristol? We’ve partnered with five of the best hotel groups in Bristol to bring you exclusive offers and discounts.
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 Monday – Sunday.
Our core opening hours (with the reception open) are Tuesday – Friday 9am – 3pm.
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 on all levels of Bristol Beacon. Toilets for everyone (gender neutral toilets) can be found across the venue.
Cloakroom
Our cloak room is located on ground floor next to Box Office. There is a £2 charge per item. We ask you not to bring large bags or luggage with you.
Free wifi
Free wifi is available for all visitors to Bristol Beacon. Please connect to ‘Bristol Beacon WiFi’.
Lost property
If you’ve lost an item while visiting Bristol Beacon, please get in touch via our online contact form, by emailing hello@bristolbeacon.org or by phoning 0117 203 4040.
Facilities for babies and children
Baby changing facilities can be found on all levels of Bristol Beacon in our accessible toilets.
Parents are welcome to breastfeed or bottle-feed anywhere at Bristol Beacon.
Our venue is accessible for parents bringing prams and buggies. There is no designated pram or buggy park, unless specified for specific events.
Accessible facilities
For information about facilities and resources for disabled visitors please see the Access page.
Photography
We allow non-professional, non-flash photography in our venue spaces unless a ‘No Photography Policy’ is asked for at the request of the visiting artists.
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