About
Bristol Zoological Society is a conservation and education charity that works around the world. Our mission is “Saving Wildlife Together”.
We save wildlife together through conservation science research, working to protect species and habitats overseas, encouraging sustainable behaviours and perceptions, educating tomorrow’s wildlife warriors and connecting people with nature through a great day out.
Meetings and events
Discover unique event spaces to hire at competitive rates, with optional access to Bristol Zoo Project.
We offer flexible room and catering options, free parking and easy access from the M5. Plus, every booking supports our charity's vital conservation work, saving wildlife around the world.
Hollywood Mansion House
This stunning Grade II-listed building is set in the unique surroundings of Hollywood Tower Estate, home to Bristol Zoo Project.
Four individual rooms are available for meetings and events:
Billiard Room
The largest of the rooms in the Mansion House, this imposing boardroom meeting space has large dual aspect sash windows and traditional features.
Capacity up to 22
Drawing Room
This impressive meeting room has French doors opening onto Tower Meadow, allowing you to step out and enjoy the fresh air and views across to Hollywood Tower.
Capacity up to 14
Sir Stanley's Library
Looking out over Tower Meadow to our woodland this room offers the perfect backdrop for any meeting.
Capacity up to 10
Morning Room
The Morning Room offers a relaxed meeting space, with dual aspect windows and views across Tower Meadow.
Capacity up to 6
Bear Wood Event Space
This purpose-built, flexible event space includes access to the zoo and is certain to provide for a fantastic and creative backdrop for your workshop, meeting or event.
Capacity up to 40 people
Capacity
| Room | Banqueting | Boardroom | Classroom | Theatre | U-Shaped | Cabaret | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Wood Event Space | 20 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 18 | 32 | - |
| Billiard Room | - | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Drawing Room | - | 14 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Morning Room | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Stanley's Library | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - |
Capacity
| Bear Wood Event Space Banqueting | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Banqueting | 20 |
| Bear Wood Event Space Boardroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 18 |
| Bear Wood Event Space Cabaret | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Cabaret | 32 |
| Bear Wood Event Space Classroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Classroom | 16 |
| Bear Wood Event Space Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Theatre | 40 |
| Bear Wood Event Space U-Shaped | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| U-Shaped | 18 |
| Billiard Room Banqueting | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Banqueting | 0 |
| Billiard Room Boardroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 22 |
| Billiard Room Cabaret | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Cabaret | 0 |
| Billiard Room Classroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Classroom | 0 |
| Billiard Room Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Theatre | 0 |
| Billiard Room U-Shaped | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| U-Shaped | 0 |
| Drawing Room Banqueting | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Banqueting | 0 |
| Drawing Room Boardroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 14 |
| Drawing Room Cabaret | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Cabaret | 0 |
| Drawing Room Classroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Classroom | 0 |
| Drawing Room Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Theatre | 0 |
| Drawing Room U-Shaped | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| U-Shaped | 0 |
| Morning Room Banqueting | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Banqueting | 0 |
| Morning Room Boardroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 6 |
| Morning Room Cabaret | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Cabaret | 0 |
| Morning Room Classroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Classroom | 0 |
| Morning Room Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Theatre | 0 |
| Morning Room U-Shaped | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| U-Shaped | 0 |
| Sir Stanley's Library Banqueting | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Banqueting | 0 |
| Sir Stanley's Library Boardroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 10 |
| Sir Stanley's Library Cabaret | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Cabaret | 0 |
| Sir Stanley's Library Classroom | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Classroom | 0 |
| Sir Stanley's Library Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| Theatre | 0 |
| Sir Stanley's Library U-Shaped | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Capacity |
| U-Shaped | 0 |
Facilities
Other
- Complimentary car parking for delegates
- Exclusive Use
- Film - Historic Location
- Free Wi-Fi for all delegates
- Outdoor Space
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Assistance Dogs
- Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Special dietary requirements catered for - Our catering partner produces all menus fresh to order, and can happily accommodate delegates with special dietary requirements.
Establishment Features
- Ability to host Hybrid Events
- Areas for Team building
- AV Equipment
- 'Break-out' Space for Informal Meetings
- Coach drop-off point
- Flipchart and Pens
- Multimedia / Digital Projector
- Teambuilding Facilities
- Wi-Fi available
Key Features
- Unique venue
Parking & Transport
- Free Car Parking
- Parking On Site
Room / Unit Features
- WiFi
Sustainability
- Products & Suppliers - Fairtrade / Free Trade Products Available
- Products & Suppliers - Locally Sourced Produce
- Waste - Plastic-Free
- Waste - Reduced Plastic Use
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWestBristol City Council is operating a Clean Air Zone in the city centre area. To find out more and to check if you will need to pay, go to bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/bristol-caz
Public Transport Directions
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