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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 every conference need, 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!
Daily Delegate Rates from £32.75 + VAT
- Arrival - Tea, Coffee and Herbal Infusions
- Mid Morning - Tea, Coffee, Herbal Infusions and Biscuits
- Lunch - A delicious locally sourced organic, low GI, brain food working lunch of Seasonal Wraps, Crudités with dips, Crisps, Olives and bread sticks.
- Afternoon - Tea, Coffee, Herbal Infusions and Watershed Brownies
- Equipment - Flip Chart and Pens, LCD Projector, Laptop, Fixed Screen
- Complimentary WIFI.
- Technical support provided by our in-house experienced technicians.
- Dedicated Watershed Host and event support staff.

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

Technical Support
When you hold your event at Watershed you are guaranteed excellent technical support from our friendly in-house team, led by Ewan Dunford. Ewan and his team of approachable technicians works with you throughout your event to ensure that your presentation, speech, Q&A or any other part of your event runs smoothly.
We offer this service free of charge. Most of our in-house audio and visual equipment is also free to use.

Contact us now for your quotation. We look forward to hearing from you.
Cinékids: Gnomeo and Juliet
Sat 22 June 13:00
The Bard's much-loved story is inventively (and eccentrically!) remodeled to follow two star-cross'd garden gnomes. After the screening, children can make a gnome shadow puppet character.
Five Bristol Stories
Five short films from digital storytelling project Bristol Stories that reveal the important people, places and events in the lives of Bristolians.


