Natural landmarks · South West England
Thekla
In or near Bristol.
Thekla — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Thekla is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Thekla is a unique floating live music venue and nightclub located in Bristol's harbour, originally a German cargo ship. It hosts a variety of events including concerts, club nights, and other performances, showcasing a diverse range of music and entertainment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thekla is a unique music venue and bar located in South-West England, specifically in postcode BS1. It is housed within a converted cargo ship, providing a distinctive atmosphere for live performances and events.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4490, -2.5942
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- 0117 929 3301
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Club nights Thursday to Saturday 10pm–3am; open on gig nights as specified.
- Official site
- www.theklabristol.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/90958156 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thekla?
- Thekla is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4RB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Thekla?
- Thekla — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thekla?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4RB.
- Is Thekla a protected site?
- Yes — Thekla is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thekla free to visit?
- Yes, Thekla is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thekla?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4RB.