This year, Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival presents ‘Bristol City of Words’ – a free poetry exhibition open to the public for the duration of the festival.
Taking place at Bridgehouse, our foyer spaces, the exhibition will feature the work of poets from all around the city, showcasing different voices, perspectives and communities in Bristol.
The exhibition will also include a public poetry wall, where you can write your own Bristol poems using the materials provided and add them to the display.
Presented by Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival
Age: All ages
No pre-booking or tickets required, just pop in whenever.
Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 08.00 – 18.00
Sun: 10.00 – 16.00
Lyra is the annual Bristol Poetry Festival that brings together and celebrates local, national and international poets and speakers, representing Bristol as a centre of world class poetry.
This year, we are delighted to host three workshops and an exhibition as part of Lyra Festival 2023.
The venue
Bridgehouse
at Bristol Beacon
Our foyer space located within Bristol Beacon where we host events, performances and conferences.
Getting to the venue
Location: Bridgehouse is located within Bristol Beacon with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
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.
Bus
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bridgehouse has level access from street level with lifts to all levels. For unallocated seated performances, seats can easily be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.