Overview
- Unique media and film centre wedding venue
- Located in the heart of Bristol
- Licensed to host ceremonies
- Able to host receptions for up to 80 guests
- Ceremonies can be in cinema theatre or event space
- Exceptional audio-visual support included throughout
- Function rooms can combine for larger events
- Screen use for film-showing or drinks reception
The Watershed
A characterful grade-11 listed cinema and media centre on the harbourside of central Bristol with event spaces and cinemas that are the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony.
Reserve a theatre and tie the knot in Bristol’s top independent film hotspot, or say your vows in front of a harbourside view in an elegant event space.
Facilities
There is a low fixed fee for ceremony hire in either one of the cinemas or event spaces, with all hires including responsive tailored AV support, music, in-house décor and a dedicated events coordinator to plan your day.
Waterside
A large event space, and a blank canvas for your personalised set up, with antique wooden beams, lush hanging plants and an abundance of natural light.
Features a cinema-size screen and PA system. Mics for speeches and plug in capability for live band set up. We also provide a free-of-charge hire the evening to give you time for decorating the space. Available until late.
Maximum capacity 100
Cinema
You can choose between three cinemas, all of which offer outstanding opportunities for speeches, video playback and photos.
A great choice for film-lovers or anyone wanting the glamour of an awards ceremony for their wedding. An event space for you to continue celebrations after the ceremony can be added for extra cost.
Maximum capacities 42, 100 or 197
Canapes and Fizz
Sample some of the in-house kitchen’s delicious canapes and nibbles for after your ceremony, with a glass of sparkling wine or elderflower cordial to toast the occasion. The team can provide a private drinks station, and the public café-bar also has a great selection to choose from, with plenty of locally sourced beers and ciders.
Accessibility
Watershed is proud of its work towards becoming welcoming and inclusive to all guests.
Lift to the first floor cinemas and event spaces Front of house teams receive regular British Sign Language training sessions Variety of toilet facilities to cater to all types of people
History
Watershed opened its doors in 1986, and was then known as Britain's First Media Centre. Since then it has established its reputation at the beating heart of the city’s vibrant film, art and technology scenes, hosting regular talks and workshops from many of the city’s most talented creative people.
The building was originally constructed as a warehouse in 1894, and still retains much of the original charm, including its wooden structural beams.
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AddressWatershed
1 Canon's Road
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5TX
Reviews
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Catie Dixon
“…The occasion was everything we could have hoped for and more. Every aspect of our experience with Watershed has been with great happiness and gratitude.”
Watershed is a charming and characterful venue in a fantastic location. The events team were friendly, approachable, and accommodating from the get-go, so it was an easy decision to choose Watershed as our wedding reception venue.
Planning was plain sailing and the events team, particularly Hribs, were wonderfully helpful in creating a bespoke plan for the decor, catering, and general arrangements.
On the day, this was fantastically executed and the occasion was everything we could have hoped for and more. Every aspect of our experience with Watershed has been with great happiness and gratitude.
Thank you so very much Hribs and the Watershed team - you made it beautiful!