Natural landmarks · South West England
Thekla
In or near Bristol.
Thekla — a place in South West England, 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 place located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2023
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
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)
Other places nearby
Sailors Refuge, Bristol
Historic houses · 0.1 km
The Thekla
Museums · 0.1 km
Brunel Cycling
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Harbour House
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Phoenix (Formerly Alfred) Wharf
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Mud Dock Cafe
Cafés · 0.1 km
Woodes Rogers
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Kosciuszko
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Bathurst Basin
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
The First American Consulate
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Redcliffe Caves Entrance
Caves · 0.1 km
Redcliffe Wharf Quays And Bollards, Extending Approximately 250 Metres South Of Redcliffe Bridge
Marinas · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Sailors Refuge, Bristol
Sailors Refuge, Bristol — building in Bristol, England.
📷 5Museums · South West England
The Thekla
The Thekla — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Brunel Cycling
Brunel Cycling — a public art in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Harbour House
Harbour House — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Phoenix (Formerly Alfred) Wharf
Phoenix (Formerly Alfred) Wharf — a memorial in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Mud Dock Cafe
Mud Dock Cafe — a café in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Thekla
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
Harbourside Hostel Bristol — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Bristol
YHA Bristol — a hostel in england south west.
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bristol Hotel
The Bristol Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Radisson Hotel Blu
Radisson Hotel Blu — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Centre
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Centre — a hotel in england south west. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Harbour House
Harbour House — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Mud Dock Cafe
Mud Dock Cafe — a café in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Golden Guinea Public House
The Golden Guinea Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Louisiana Public House
The Louisiana Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Beer Emporium
The Beer Emporium — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Blue Pool
Blue Pool — lake in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Fonthill Lake
Fonthill Lake — lake in Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Orchardleigh Lake
Orchardleigh Lake — lake in the United Kingdom.
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 place in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thekla?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Bristol. 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.