Looking for a unique venue on Bristol’s Harbourside? Bristol Aquarium offers a variety of settings for your event. A unique setting with thousands of marine life and exotic plants too!
Aquarium Displays and Foyer
Host a drinks reception in the Bristol Aquarium and marvel at a wide variety of fish species and tropical gardens. Continue the party in the atmospheric foyer space under the canopied ceiling.
Perfect for: drink receptions, networking and parties.
Capacity: 250 standing.
Turing Room
This spacious purpose built meeting room has natural light and a dedicated lobby area for registration or refreshments. With in-built AV it’s a convenient option for your booking.
Perfect for: workshops, meetings, away days and presentations.
Capacity: 50 Theatre, 40 Cabaret, 30 Boardroom.
Bristol Megascreen
Formally home to an IMAX cinema this large auditorium retains the original IMAX sound system for an immersive audio experience! The auditorium comes equipped with a cinema grade projector and can be used to screen films and documentaries. The theatre has tiered seating for 300 people with a small stage area at the front which has a connection to our PA system for presenting.
Perfect for: presentations, lectures, film screenings and conferences.
Capacity: 300 Theatre
Accessibility Statement
Our function rooms on 2nd and 3rd floor, as well as the Auditorium is accessible via lift.
We have space for around 10-15 wheelchair users behind the top row of the Auditorium with no restricted viewing.
Aquarium Experiences
Guided tours are available to book for groups of up to 15, at £80 per tour of the Aquarium. Tours last around 1 hour. Welcome drinks (prosecco, beer, cider, wine, or non-alcoholic drink) are available to be pre-ordered at £4.50 per person.
Enjoy private after-hours access to the Aquarium at £25 per head. After hours tours are available dependant on availability, please ask us about available dates in your enquiry email.