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The Architecture Centre

Building Exterior

An independent organisation promoting excellence in all areas of design and the built environment.

Browse the gallery with its regularly changing exhibitions ranging from jewellery design to architecture, or take part in one of the regular events, including guided tours, visits, discussions, workshops and lectures.

Visit the shop which sells an array of books, cards, gifts, stunning jewellery and toys.

The Architecture Centre also works with schools and colleges.

Open Tuesday to Friday 11.00 to 17.00
Saturday and Sunday 12.00 to 17.00, Closed Mondays

Opening Times

2008 Opening 01/12/2007 - 31/12/2008

Monday - Closed

Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00

Thursday 11:00 - 17:00

Friday 11:00 - 17:00

Saturday 12:00 - 17:00

Sunday 12:00 - 17:00

Bank Holiday - Closed

Events

Tuesday, 18th March 2008 - Sunday, 8th June 2008

Spring Green 2008 Exhibitions & Events
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Thursday, 20th March 2008 - Sunday, 8th June 2008

Suburban Futures Exhibition
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Tuesday, 29th April 2008 - Sunday, 8th June 2008

Transition City: Preparing for peak oil
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Saturday, 13th September 2008

Doors Open Day
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Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adultfree
Childfree
Concessionfree
Familyfree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

The M4 and M5 motorways lead into Bristol via the M32. Limited meter parking is available on Queen Square. There is a multi–storey car park on Queen Charlotte Street and also an underground car park near Millennium Square.

Public Transport Directions

There are several stops close by in the centre and Marlborough Street Bus Station is a 15 minute walk away.

The Architecture Centre is a 15 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station. There is a taxi rank outside the station and Buses 8 and 9 will take you to St Augustine's Parade. Temple Meads is a 15 minute journey from Bath Spa and 1 hour 45 minutes from London Paddington.

Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Out of Hours Visits
  • Celebrity connection
  • Film or TV location
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • On Bus Route
  • Facilities for children
  • Delta accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue

 Contact Info

The Architecture Centre
Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
Tel: 0117 922 1540
Fax: 0117 922 1541
Email
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