Accommodation

We have a limited number of rooms available to book at the halls of residence (Wills Hall, University of Bristol) located near the conference centre. These are basic rooms that can be booked at a cost of £69 per night and include breakfast. Details about the rooms can be found here: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/venues/meetings/wills-hall/. If you wish to book accommodation at Wills Hall, please indicate so in the registration form and make payment through SCS.

Please note, the deadline for Wills Hall accommodation is 20 June 2025. We will no longer be accepting bookings after this date.

Hotels:

Alternatively, there are also a few hotels nearby that offer more options and amenities:

Hotels within walking distance (30 mins) of conference venue

Hotels slightly further out but easily commutable via bus

Things to do in Bristol

We know that many of our delegates come from far and wide to attend our annual conference. We have compiled some suggested things you might want to do while visiting Bristol:

Heritage & Historical Sites

Pero’s Bridge – Named after Pero Jones, an enslaved man from Nevis brought to Bristol in 1783. Visit Bristol Map
Address: The Harris Lofts, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 5UH
https://visitbristol.co.uk/listing/peros-bridge/26952301/
Edward Colston’s Plinth & M Shed Exhibition – The original statue site and accompanying exhibit highlight Colston’s legacy in the slave trade. M Shed details
Address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN
https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/
Black Bristol Historic Trail – A self-guided journey featuring sites related to Paul Stephenson and other key figures in Caribbean-UK history. Includes sites connected to Paul Stephenson (Bristol Bus Boycott), Bay Horse Pub sit‐in location, and Windrush‐era landmarks. Suggested Launch Points: Bristol Archives site and St Paul’s (see Ujima Radio vicinity). https://archives.bristol.gov.uk/guides/2024_A%20Guide%20to%20African-Caribbean%20Sources.pdf
Brunel’s SS Great Britain Address: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1 6TY, UK https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Address: Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA. OPEN 24/7 FOR WALKING/CYCLING; £1 TOLL FOR VEHICLES. MUSEUMS (FREE) OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/
Bristol Harbour & M Shed, Address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN, UK https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/

Community Events

St Paul’s Carnival – Since 1968, a celebration of Caribbean culture in July. St Paul’s Carnival
https://www.stpaulscarnival.net/

Community, Culture & Arts

The Story House – An upcoming Caribbean and African heritage space in partnership with Black South West Network.
Address: B Bond Warehouse, Smeaton Rd, Western Harbour, Bristol
https://www.bristollegacyfoundation.com/storyhouse
Ujima Radio (98 FM) – St Paul’s-based radio delivering Caribbean-focused arts and culture. Ujima Radio
Address: St Paul’s Community Centre, Bristol BS2 9LU
https://ujimaradio.com/
Arnolfini Arts Centre
Address: 6 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
https://arnolfini.org.uk/
Bristol Old Vic
Address: Theatre Royal, King St, Bristol BS1 4ED https://oldvic.ac.uk/
Martin Parr Exhibition at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Address: Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1RL (Clifton)
https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/bristol-pride-x-martin-parr/

Parks

Clifton Observatory & Cabot Tower
Address: Litfield Place (off Clifton Down), Bristol BS8 3LT
https://cliftonobservatory.com/
Ashton Court Estate & Leigh Woods
Address: Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN (about 2 km west of the city centre)
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/museums-parks-sports-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-and-estates/ashton-court-estate
Stand-Up Paddleboarding / Kayaking on the Harbour
Address: Bristol Floating Harbour
https://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/sports-and-active/adventure/