The Victoria Rooms
Queens Road
Clifton
Bristol

The Victoria Rooms, a familiar Bristol landmark, first opened its doors to the public in May 1842, and for many years, served as the most important and lively cultural centre in the West of England. In 1848, the renowned 19th century soprano, Jenny Lind (the “Swedish Nightingale”) appeared on its platform, and four years later, Charles Dickens delighted a large audience with a selection of readings. From 1873, the main hall also possessed a very famous organ - the large instrument originally built for the Royal Panopticon of Arts and Science in London. Sadly, the organ, along with the original hall, was destroyed by fire in 1934. Once restored, the building became the headquarters for the University Union, a purpose that it continued to fulfil until 1964, and subsequently, it was used as an attractive Conference and Exhibition Centre

Road Directions
From M4
Leave M4 at junction 19 onto M32 sign-posted Bristol. Keep forward (signposted City Centre). Continue forward onto Newfoundland Way - A4032 (signposted City Centre). At traffic lights turn right onto Bond Street - A4044. At St James Barton roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Malborough Street B4051. Continue forward onto Triangle South - A4018. Bear left onto Queens Road - A4018 (signposted Clifton).

From M5 (northbound)
Leave the M5 at junction 18 (northbound) signposted Bristol, Avonmouth and Docks. Entering Avonmouth, keep in the left hand lane (signposted Bristol and Airport). At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Portway - A4 (signposted Bristol). Continue forward onto Portway - A4. At traffic signals (signposted Clifton, The Downs) turn left onto Bridge Valley Road - A4176. After passing Bristol Zoo on the right, turn right into Pembroke Road - B4467. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Queens Road B3129. The RWA is opposite Victoria Rooms.

From M5 (southbound)
Leave the M5 at junction 15 (signposted London and Bristol M32). Leave M4 at junction 19 onto M32 sign-posted Bristol. Keep forward (signposted City Centre). Continue forward onto Newfoundland Way - A4032 (signposted City Centre). At traffic lights turn right onto Bond Street - A4044. At St James Barton roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Malborough Street B4051. Continue forward onto Triangle South - A4018. Bear left onto Queens Road - A4018 (signposted Clifton).

Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway staion is Bristol Temple Meads, from where the number 8 and 9 buses run a constant service to within 100 yards of the Academy. The number 9 stops in Queens Avenue, and the number 8 stops in Queens Road.

If you are travelling by coach, the nearest drop off point is Bristol Bus Station, in Broadmead. Just across the roundabout (via the pedestrian subway) from the Bus Station, the number 1,2,8,9,41,42,43 buses stop outside Debenhams and run to Queens Road.