The Mount Without
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A former church turned venue for dance performances, art exhibitions and hands-on classes like eco resin homeware making.
This one's a bit different to your standard exhibition trip. The Mount Without runs a year-round dance programme from IMPERMANENCE alongside art exhibitions, and they also put on classes, breathwork sessions and even eco resin homeware making. It's free entry, which is the sort of line that makes you want to double check, but that's what they say.
The building itself is an old church, split into a Main Hall and a Crypt, so depending what's on you might be watching a dance performance in one space while something else is happening in the other. Worth knowing that if you're only booking one part of the venue for a private event there could be another event running elsewhere in the building at the same time, though for a general visit that's less of an issue.
There's a café on site and the Crypt has a proper bar with spirits, wines, ales, ciders and beers, so it's not just squash and a biscuit if you fancy a proper sit down. Catering comes from local partner teams offering different cuisines rather than one fixed kitchen. Wheelchair access is via a ramp through the gardens on Lower Church Lane, and the path wraps round so you can get to the Main Hall the same way, which is handy if you've got a buggy too.
Parking is the one genuine faff. There's no private car park for the venue itself. Given how central it is, they'd rather you came by bus, scooter or lift share anyway.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- NCP on Trenchard Street 3min walk, street parking on St Michael's Hill (meter pay)
- Food
- Local catering partnerships offering various cuisines
- Wheelchairs
- Ramp access to crypt and Main Hall via gardens on Lower Church Lane
- Entry is free, but there's no booking link listed so you'd turn up on spec
- The venue has two spaces, Main Hall and Crypt, and both might be in use at once if you've only booked one for a private event
- No private parking, so factor in a short walk from Trenchard Street NCP or bring change for the meter on St Michael's Hill
- Wheelchair and buggy access is via the garden ramp on Lower Church Lane rather than a front door step
Plan your visit
Is it free to get in?
Yes, entry is free according to the venue.
Is there parking at the venue?
Private parking on site. Nearest is the NCP on Trenchard Street, about a three minute walk, or metered parking on St Michael's Hill.
What food and drink is there?
A café on site, plus a bar in the Crypt with spirits, wines, ales, ciders and beers. Catering comes from local partner teams rather than one fixed menu.
Can we get in with a wheelchair or buggy?
There's a ramp through the gardens on Lower Church Lane leading to the Crypt, and the path continues round to the Main Hall.
What might we actually see or do there?
Dance performances and art exhibitions run through the year, plus classes such as breathwork and eco resin homeware making.
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