Special Offers

Discount admission available for Rail Customers

The Museum is conveniently located next door to Bristol Temple Meads station. Visitors travelling by train can benefit from the discounted entry rates below when buying a 'combined train and admission ticket' from First Great Western. The ticket covers both travel and admission to the Museum for one day and must be presented on arrival at the Museum.

Discounted admission rates for First Great Western customers: Valid after 1st April 2007

Please note that above prices do not entitle visitors to an Annual Pass or a Brunel Tour.

Discounted Rooms at the City Inn, Bristol

The City Inn is a light, modern hotel with an award-winning restaurant, located just 2 minutes walk from Temple Meads train station and the Museum. Clients either hosting or attending corporate and private events in the Museum's function rooms can enjoy the discounted rates below:

• Weekdays: From £99.00 Bed & Breakfast (subject to availability)
• Weekends: From £65.00 Bed & Breakfast (subject to availability)

To qualify for discounted rates, please state that you are attending (or hosting) a function at the Museum and the name of the event when making an advance booking. Rates and rooms are subject to availability.

For further information on the hotel visit www.cityinn.com/bristol, call 0117 925 1001 or email bristol.reservations@cityinn.com

Special Winter Offer for Meetings and Events Organisers

The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, a stunning Victorian venue situated next door to Bristol’s main train station, is a superb setting for meetings and away days. Enjoy charismatic and historic surroundings and treat your guests to a look around the fascinating Museum and the popular ‘Breaking the Chains’ exhibition.

During the winter months the Grade 1 listed venue will be offering their premier ‘Day Delegate Package’ for the special price of just £35 + VAT per person.

This outstanding package includes:

• Hire of the Brunel Boardroom from 9am to 5pm
• Entry to the award-winning Museum
• Delicious 2 course buffet lunch
• Three rounds of tea, coffee and biscuits
• Data Projector and Screen
• Mints and table water
• Flipcharts & stationery

This offer applies to events held on any day of week during the months of December, January, February or March, subject to availability. A minimum number of 10 delegates applies and the offer is valid for new bookings only.

Low season prices are also available for larger events in the magnificent Passenger Shed (seating 150 – 650 guests). All day room hire starts from just £1500 + vat and special discounts are also available from our superb approved caterers.

To enquire or book, contact the Venue Hire team:

T: 0117 925 49 80, Ext. 219 or Ext. 206
E: events@empiremuseum.co.uk