Department of Imagination at Sparks

Event Space in an Event Venue · Semi-private area

78 Broadmead, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DS –
Broadmead, Bristol
Up to 300
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Sparks Bristol, a dynamic venue situated in the heart of Broadmead, Bristol, operates within the repurposed former M&S building. This innovative hub serves as both an art and sustainability centre, brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Artspace Lifespace and the Global Goals Centre. Sparks Bristol's mission is to foster a greener, fairer, and more creative future by offering visitors the opportunity to shop, recycle, and engage in a variety of creative and educational activities.

The venue is thoughtfully organised into distinct departments, each providing unique spaces available for hire. One of the notable areas is the Department of Imagination, located on the first floor. This department boasts versatile creative spaces ideal for performances, exhibitions, workshops, and events. The main area can accommodate up to 400 standing, 300 seated and up to 100 seated in banquet style. For added flexibility, the space can be partitioned into two smaller sections. Additionally, it is well-equipped with essential technical amenities such as projectors, audio speakers, and changing rooms, ensuring a comprehensive setup for various events.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £75–£77 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 22:00
from £77 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
We require a minimum of 2 hours booking
Our hourly rate is £75 / hour

Full-day rates:
9 am to 5 pm = £600
5 pm to 10 pm = £375
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 300
Theatre
up to 300
Boardroom
up to 130
Cabaret
up to 150
U-Shaped
up to 100
Classroom
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Flatscreen TV
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

Respect the space

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About Sparks

Sparks Bristol is a dynamic venue located in the heart of Broadmead, Bristol, within the repurposed former M&S building. It serves as an art and sustainability hub, brought to life through a collaboration between Artspace Lifespace and the Global Goals Centre. Sparks Bristol aims to inspire a greener, fairer, and more creative future by providing a space where visitors can shop, recycle, and engage in various creative and educational activities.

The venue is organized into different departments, each offering unique spaces for hire. The Department of Imagination, located on the second floor, features creative spaces suitable for performances, exhibitions, workshops, and events. This area can accommodate up to 400 people in a theater-style setup or 300 in a banquet-style arrangement. The space can be divided into two smaller sections if needed and is equipped with technical amenities such as projectors, audio speakers, and changing rooms.

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