History

The revolutionary, invariably cutting-edge Watershed opened its doors to a curious public as far back as 1986, and was then known as Britain's First Media Centre. However, the building's history goes back considerably further than this. Constructed in 1894, its original function was that of a warehouse – acting as temporary storage space for imported and exported goods in transit through the affluent port of Bristol.

Known rather unromantically in the later 20th century as "Transit Shed E", the British Film Institute, JT Group and Bristol City Council together transformed the warehouse into The Watershed as part of the redevelopment of the (then) dilapidated Waterfront.

After undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment in 2005, The Watershed finally hosted its first wedding in August 2013, and has been going strong ever since.

Facilities

The Watershed is able to host all sorts of weddings of different shapes and sizes. Besides the building’s three cinemas, it has a variety of function rooms available.

Known as the Waterside rooms, they are split up into  Waterside 1, 2 and 3. Some of these can be combined together, as the walls separating them can be removed, giving prospective couples ultimate flexibility in the arrangements for their wedding.

Modern, spacious rooms offer a fantastic blank canvas on which to paint your event.

Waterside 1

Although relatively small, this room is ideal for private reception drinks and canapés.

Waterside 2

This larger space is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies with around 40 guests.

Waterside 3

This is the largest of the events spaces, and is the most commonly used for wedding celebrations, able to seat up to 100 guests for the formal meal and reception party.

Cinema Screens

Present your own private screening or photo slideshow in one of the Watershed’s three cinemas - and you could even conduct your wedding ceremony in one of them!

Capacities

Cinema 1 - Maximum 200 

Cinema 2 - Maximum 48

Cinema 3 - Maximum 100

Catering

The wonderful cuisine provided for wedding celebrations at the venue will be lovingly created by The Watershed's in-house catering team, led by executive chef Oliver Pratt.

You can look forward to some amazing culinary delights for your formal meal, as well as mouthwatering canapés, rather extravagant hot and cold buffets and much more!

Get in touch with the events team at The Watershed by just clicking the 'Email this business' button above, or by revealing the telephone number and giving them a call.