The Richmond Building
The Richmond Building is where you'll find study spaces, activity rooms, The Anson Rooms, The Balloon Bar, and much more!
There's loads more to find in the Richmond building - from a swimming pool and a ceramic studio to study spaces with panoramic views over Bristol. Come and say hello!
Please note that Bristol SU services and staff have now moved to the 5th floor of Senate House. Further information is available here.
Acting as the hub of Bristol SU activity and events, we have a range of flexible student spaces. Here you can find:
The Anson Rooms
Our largest SU venue - with space for an audience up to 500 seated or over 1100 standing. Find out more about hosting events in this space here.
The Winston Theatre
A 200+ seated student theatre, with orchestra pit, large control room and dressing rooms.
The Pegg Theatre
A highly adaptable 70 seat black-box theatre space - able to host performances from traditional setups to theatre in the round.
Carpenter Rooms
Large, light, multipurpose room used for conferences, meetings, student group rehearsals and more with space for 200+.
The Balloon Bar
Our SU bar open 9am-11pm Monday-Saturday. Find out more about hosting events in this space here.
Accessibility Information
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Step free access into The Richmond Building is available via an accessible lift in the main entrance, with ground level access through the right side entrance on Queens Road, and in the back entrance on Richmond Terrace Avenue.
Once inside the building there are two lifts which service all floors. There are doors around the building which have to be opened manually. Accessible toilets are available on every floor. Gender neutral toilets are available on the 4th floor.
Quiet areas with seating are available in the foyer and in the links spaces on the first and second floors of The Richmond Building.
We welcome event and space attendees who need to bring medicines, food, or drink to manage a medical condition, or medical equipment. Please email us on bristolsu-events@bristol.ac.uk or speak to a member of staff on arrival if you have any questions or concerns.
