Venue Hire

Our venues are located in communities in Bristol, where they are utilised by young people and the wider community. Our venues can be hired for a variety of occasions, including conferences, meetings, as well as regular hiring slots.

Hire our Pooles Wharf function room

Pooles Wharf is one of Bristol Harbours’ historic buildings, once known as the ‘Old Smithy’. Its fantastic location overlooks the floating harbour of the Bristol Docks at Mardyke Wharf.

After considerable restoration by Young Bristol, it has served as a classroom and function room since 2000. It is an ideal location to host meetings, conferences and parties. It is air conditioned and can seat 16 people comfortably (20 max).

Catering can be easily organised, and there are tea and coffee facilities located in the small kitchen. There is a pay and display car park adjacent to the building, and it can also be accessed on all of the major bus routes.

The private pontoon allows access by boat or any of the Bristol Ferry services. The services can be easily accessed from Bristol Temple Meads Station. Pooles Wharf is also in walking distance from Bristol City Centre.

Venue Hire pricing

Wanting to hire our iconic Pooles Wharf Activity Centre? Take a look at our half-day and full-day rates.  For longer term hire contact our team for more information.

Full day from
£100
Full day venue hire
City centre location
16 - 20 persons capacity
Tea and coffee facilities
Access to a small kitchen
Air conditioned
Accessible by bus
Pay & Display parking
Catering (optional)
Enquire now
Half day from
£50
Half day venue hire
City centre location
16 - 20 persons capacity
Tea and coffee facilities
Access to a small kitchen
Air conditioned
Accessible by bus
Pay & Display parking
Catering (optional)
Enquire now

Get in touch

Book a full day of water-based activities with Young Bristol and we will include the use of our Pooles Wharf Centre free of charge.