Audience seated in a dimly lit cinema, some holding snacks and drinks, facing away from the camera toward a stage.
Photo credit: Charley Williams

Get in touch

Get in touch with Watershed’s friendly Events team and we will be happy to answer your query, give you a quote or book in a show-round.

Make an enquiry now

Or telephone Watershed Events Team on 0117 927 2082.

Cinemas

We have three cinemas for hire in a central location on Bristol's harbourside.

When not screening films to the public Watershed cinemas are available to hire as part of an event or conference, but also to deliver services to the film and television industries.

State of the art technology allows for lectures, presentations, pre and post production rushes screenings, final edit screenings and private views.

Capacities

Cinema 1 197 people
Cinema 2 42 people
Cinema 3 100 people

Cinema 1

With a capacity of 197 this is Watershed’s largest cinema for hire. State of the art projection and audio-visual equipment make it one of the best presentation and cinema rooms for hire in Bristol.

Empty dimly lit cinema auditorium with rows of purple cushioned seats and a carpeted aisle on the left side.

Cinema 1 details

Cinema 2

A capacity of 42, small but intimate, perfect for cozy screenings or seminar presentations.

Cinema 2 details

Cinema 3

Seating 100, Cinema 3 can be hired for mid-sized lectures, presentations and screenings.

Cinema 3 details

Hire Prices and Availability

  Full Day Half Day
Cinema 1 £1350 £800
Cinema 2 £650 £350
Cinema 3 £950 £650

Our cinemas are generally available to hire 09:00 - 17:00 on weekdays and 09:00 - 13:00 on weekends.

Evening Hire slots are available at a premium rate on Mondays - Wednesdays at 17:00 - 20:00 and at 20:00 - 23:00.  

For Evening Hire Prices, enquire directly with the Events Team.

Access

Watershed is a fully accessible venue adapted to make your visit as easy as possible.

Watershed access details


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