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Bristol's unique mix of history, culture and heritage has created a very diverse and vibrant city, made up of many different communities. The voluntary & community sector in Bristol is a reflection of this rich mix - Bristol boasts more than 1,500 different voluntary and social economy organisations.
Bristol also boasts more than 250 community buildings that are managed by and for local communities. All are run and managed by voluntary groups and organisations, independently from Bristol City Council. Between them, they offer a wide range of activities and facilities, including some of the best value and most comfortable rooms for hire, affordable spaces for activities, events, shows, arts productions or private parties. Some also have a bar, a café, a skittle alley or snooker tables. There is bound to be one near you.
- Are you looking for a venue for an event or private party?
- Do you want to hire a room for a meeting?
- Would you like to take part in activities or classes in your local area?
- Do you want to meet other local people over a cup of coffee?
Use our handy tools to get contact details and see what’s available:
How to find community facilities in Bristol
We have four useful tools to help you find your local centre:
Community Centre Finder - use this to look up the contact details for all community centres in Bristol and search by area or activity
A - Z list of all community buildings in Bristol
Interactive Google Map - this clickable map shows the exact location, contact details, web links and photographs of more than 250 community facilities in Bristol
(it contains a lot of data, so please allow extra time for the map to load)
Council map of community venues in Bristol - clickable map of community venues and council facilities & services
By hiring community buildings for your parties, events or meetings you will get an excellent deal. You will also help local community organisations generate their own income and be more sustainable.
Contact or visit your local community centre to find out what's on, or for details about how you or your organisation can use the facilities in your area.
