Department of Imagination at Sparks

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Per hour

17:00 – 22:00

from £77

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £600

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

Facilities

Air conditioning

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Respect the space

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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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.