Bristol Zoo Gardens
Max Capacity 300Bristol Zoological Society is a conservation and educational charity which runs and operates Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Wild Place Project. The Clifton Pavilion can offer the perfect venue for any occasion. Built in the 1920s, the building's graceful architecture offers elegant rooms with beautiful views overlooking the West Lawn and the zoo's resident flamingos.
This venue is accredited by VisitBritain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ campaign.
Meeting & Event Room Capacities | Reception | Theatre | Boardroom | U Shape | Din/Dance | Cab | Lunch/Dinner |
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Clifton Suite | 120 | 120 | 50 | 50 | 120 | 90 | 120 |
Lecture Theatre | - | 119 | - | - | - | - | - |
Council Room | 20 | - | 22 | - | 22 | - | 22 |
Garden Room | 120 | 120 | 50 | 50 | 90 | 70 | 90 |
Members Room | - | 15 | 12 | - | - | - | 12 |
The Aquarium | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Reptile House | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wild Place Project - (See tab for more details) | 22 | 22 | - | - | - | - | 22 |
The Hide | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | 300 |
LOCATION
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Nearest train
Clifton Down 0.5 Miles
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Car Parking
Onsite (250 spaces)
Cost: 4
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Nearest Junction
M32 JCT 3 2.4 Miles
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Nearest Airports
Bristol International Airport
Airport 6.4 Miles
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Accommodation
Many of our venues have strong relationships with local hotels to provide accommodation for events they host. Our central sales team can also assist with larger group bookings. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Equipment
- Flipcharts
- Internet Connection Cable
- LCD/Data Projector
- PA System
- Back Projection Kit
- Video
- Computer Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Case study
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Overview
The venue has both formal entertaining areas within the Pavilion building which is managed by Bristol Zoo Hospitality and can offer large entertaining rooms, small boardroom style spaces and a fully fitted lecture theatre.In addition to these spaces, it is possible to hire the entire zoo grounds for an evening complete with private viewings of the animal houses. These are popular for large staff parties or summer performances.
Ever wondered what it’s like to have the zoo all to yourself? Wonder no more. The Lodge, Bristol Zoo’s new luxury accommodation, offers the unique style of a secluded safari lodge, with exotic animals just outside your window.
Share in an amazing experience as you and your guests enjoy exclusive access to the Zoo when all is quiet. The real adventure begins when you are invited to go behind-the-scenes and meet some of the Zoo’s best loved animals when everyone else has gone home.
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