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Conferencing
At Watershed we'll ensure your event stands out from the restHere at Watershed we offer imaginative choices to meet your conference needs, delivered in inspirational surroundings complete with a vibrant atmosphere. We provide a personal approach to conferencing, with our genuinely tailored 360° service delivered by a small and friendly in-house team. We have a passion for innovation, independence and creativity.
Set in a Grade II listed, accessible building on Bristol’s historic harbourside we offer three cinemas, a suite of flexible conference spaces and a light and airy Café/Bar. We deliver distinctive events, launches, film rushes and conferences for local, regional, national and international organisations.
Our experienced Events team are Gold winners in the Meet England/Business Tourism Awards for the excellence of our Conference service, and we are members of the British Quality Foundation. Working closely with you we tailor your event to perfectly match your requirements. Please get in touch if you'd like us to show you around our spaces.
We look forward to welcoming you here soon!
Hannah, Roberta, Clio and Team
"Good venue, well worth coming from London for..."
"In these economically challenging times you ensured that we got a terrific bang for our buck - much appreciated."
Rycote Limited

Cinema
Three state of the art cinemas, with raked seating for presentations, screenings, seminars or workshops, equipped with the latest technology.
Spaces
Flexible suite of three rooms, with views of the harbourside which can be used separately or together. For floor plans and specs please download the brochure.
Catering
An in-house kitchen team who freshly prepare your catering following our ‘Plot to Plate’ mission: showcasing the tastes of the South West using local, organic ingredients. Find out more
Personal Service
A quality of service assured through the personal approach taken by our award-winning Events team who will provide you with a genuinely tailored 360° service plus friendly in-house technical support.
"The whole process and the actual events went brilliantly due in no small part to the Events Team at Watershed. I would definitely use you again."
Imagination for Mazda
Café/Bar
Stylish entertainment spaces, including our big and buzzing Café/Bar (with free wi-fi) and balcony with stunning views over the city – the perfect spot for post-event socialising.
“I can’t thank you all enough for the support – superb team. Often I hire venues which are excellent, but can be let down by the team…you have the perfect combination for all clients.”
Fairlie McKenzie International
Contact us now for your quotation. Or you can download our brochure here. We look forward to hearing from you.

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