The Royal West Of England Academy
Royal West of England Academy, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX -
Up to
220 guests
External Catering
allowed
Located in a spectacular Grade II* listed building in the heart of the city, the RWA is Bristol’s oldest art gallery bringing world-class visual art from around the world since 1844.
With beautifully constructed interiors filled with natural light, these 19th century galleries have housed works from the big names in British Art including Turner, Constable, Nash, and Grayson Perry. The building has recently completed a £4.5m transformation - opening up access for all and providing opportunities for everybody to get creative and feel inspired.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 220
Theatre
up to 140
Boardroom
up to 12
Cabaret
up to 90
Classroom
up to 12
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Lectern
Table / chairs included
Tea
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Audio & visual
WiFi
Sound system
Microphone
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable deposit. Balance is paid after the event.
Other rules
Unfortunately we can no longer incorporate dancefloors at our gallery. We can only host seated dinners during our Annual Open Exhibitions, between approx September - December annually. Our venue is available for public evening hire from 5pm-11pm Tuesday- Sunday. We are available for hire all day on Mondays only. We cannot host multi-day events
Location
Reviews
Phil Parker
April 2024We visited today to see the John Hoyland exhibition, which we've been really excited about for months. We were not disappointed! Seeing these playful ceramics of his and the work of the other sculptors was brilliant. Even more so, for us, was being able to stand in front of some of his wonderful paintings and just drink them in. It was an excellent experience. Also, as usual, the cafe was great 😂
