Museums · South West England
Bristol Arena
In or near Little Stoke.
Bristol Arena — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Linda Bailey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Patchway · 1.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bristol Arena is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bristol Arena is a modern entertainment venue located in South-West England. It serves as a hub for concerts and events, showcasing a variety of performances throughout the year. The arena is designed to accommodate large audiences, making it a key location in the region's cultural landscape.
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Background
History
Initial plans for Bristol Arena were announced in March 2003. The arena, to be built next to Bristol's largest railway station Temple Meads, was planned to have 10,000 seats and host music concerts as well as sports and conferences, and was intended to open by 2008 to coincide with the city's bid to be the European Capital of Culture. In June 2007, work had yet to begin on the arena despite around £13 million spent to purchase and clear the site. In late 2007, the plans were abandoned after developers announced that £40 million of public sector money would be required to fund the arena in addition to the £46m that had already been committed by Bristol City Council and the South West of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5163, -2.5851
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Charlton Hayes
- Postcode
- BS34 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
- Established
- 2028
- Nearest railway station
- Patchway — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bristol Arena (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bristol Arena?
- Bristol Arena is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS34 4AL), in the parish of Charlton Hayes.
- What is Bristol Arena?
- Bristol Arena — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bristol Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Patchway, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS34 4AL.
- When was Bristol Arena built?
- Built or established in 2028.
- Who owns Bristol Arena?
- Bristol Arena is owned by YTL Corporation.
- Is Bristol Arena a protected site?
- Yes — Bristol Arena is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Bristol Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Patchway, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS34 4AL.