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Room Booking & Events

Book An SU Room

There are three different mechanisms for booking space in the Richmond Building: regular recurring bookings made in the summer, special event bookings supported by the Events Team and short notice/'ad hoc' bookings. 

This information relates to bookings during term time only. To make a booking during the holidays, please contact the Student Services Team (bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk, 0117 331 8600).

Everything You Need to Know About Room Bookings
Dry Hire Request Form

You can view and delete bookings using the Room Booking System. Please use our Using the Online Room Booking System guidance to help you. Please be aware that the Anson Rooms are used for exams so will not be available for booking during exam periods.

+ Special Events

Special events can be held in the Anson Rooms and AR2 Bar on most nights of the week and in our Theatre spaces by request. The Balloon Bar can accommodate smaller events. Special event requests can be made using this form.

+ Ad-Hoc Bookings

Unbooked spaces in the Richmond Building can be requested no more than 2 weeks in advance by any student or student group, by contacting the Student Services Team on 0117 331 8600, or visiting our reception on the 3rd floor of the Richmond Building. Before speaking to us, please check the system for availability of rooms.

Please note that Ad-Hoc notice bookings will not have any technical support or additional equipment beyond what is already in the room.

+ Music Rooms

Music practice rooms can be booked free of charge by any student. Contact the Student Services Team (bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk) to request the music room login details.

Bookings can be made up to 2 weeks in advance but not for the same day. If the room is free on the day, it can be used by requesting access from the porters. Suggested booking length is 2 hours.

Music Room 1 is a band room and Music Rooms 2 and 3 contain an upright piano. Please remember that the key card must be returned to the porters by the end of the booking slot ready for the next person.

+ Useful Information

Please read our Room Use Charter and Terms and Conditions. Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the event taking place.

Accessibility information can be found in our Anson Rooms Access Statement and on DisabledGo.

Please see our PA Instructions and Technical and Equipment Charges for more support.

Book Another Space

These are our suggestions for external, or other spaces for your events.

+ University Room Booking

University rooms can be booked through Learning Facilities Management after Welcome Week. Please note that University room bookings need at least 2 weeks' notice. Bookings for events with an entrance fee or that take place outside of a building's standard opening times will incur a charge.

+ Ballon Bar Takeovers

Students groups can run a Balloon Bar Takeover event in The Balloon Bar on Tuesday evenings. To do so, contact the Events Team on bristolsu-events@bristol.ac.uk.

+ External Venues

Please see our External Venues Guide for suggested venues to use in the local area.

+ Accessibility

Disabled Go provides access information on a wide range of venues as well as full info for The Richmond Building

Event Planning

To help organise your events, use our Event Planning guide and Event Budget Template.

+ Safety

For all activities and events, you will need to complete a risk assessment. You should also be aware of what to do if an accident or incident occurs.

+ External Speakers

For events involving an external speaker, an External Speaker Request form must be sent to the Student Services Team (bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk) at least 14 days before the event.

+ Support