Victoria Rooms — Attraction in Bristol

The Victoria Rooms is one of the grandest buildings in Bristol and well worth stopping by. Originally opened in the mid-1800s, it was built as a public assembly hall and has been used over the years for concerts, lectures, and gatherings. Today it’s part of the University of Bristol, mainly for the music department, but the architecture still stands out with its big pillars and sweeping steps that make it look like something straight out of a classic movie.

Right outside you’ll find the impressive Edward VII statue and the fountains, which make the entrance even more eye-catching. The fountains add a nice touch and are a popular spot for photos, especially when they’re running in the summer. The whole area feels historic yet lively, with a real sense of Bristol’s past tied in with student life today.

Also a cheeky Gromit...

Wonderful classical Greek revivalist portico..opened in 1842 to celebrate Queen Victoria...it was built as a venue, and exhibition centre, but rather lost its way. its now Bristol Universities music department.. and a venue for concerts, so its future is more secure. The great bronze statue of Edward the seventh was added in 1912, as were the swirling, art nouveau fountains...its a...

The location is great. The building is very beautiful from the outside, inside it has typical university classrooms and lecture hall. The statue with the fountain in front is remarkable and attract lots of people. The entrance door is heavy and not easy to open. I was surprised to find reception staff to be not...