Visit to Old Bristol Royal Infirmary

Event details

Saturday 3 August, 11am - 5pm 

Join us on an exclusive visit to the Bristol Old Royal Infirmary. The tour will be led by SPAB Member Bryony Levermore, Technical Director at UC Build, who is leading the project to convert this building into student accommodation.  
 
This large and impressive Georgian building dates from 1784-1810, and despite many later amendments and interventions it still retains clear indications of its origins as one of the first purpose-built hospitals outside London.   
 
The conversion project is the culmination of a ‘long and complicated’ planning history for the site since its closure in 2016.  
 
We’ll begin the day with tea, coffee and a briefing in the site office. We’ll then go up the Georgian stairs to view the corridors. During lunch we’ll enjoy a presentation and discussion, before finishing the tour with a walk around the perimeter and up the scaffold.   

Places on the tour are strictly limited due to space restrictions, so be sure to book the tour here. 

Networking Drinks - please book separately
All Members living nearby are invited to join us for drinks at the nearby Hort’s Townhouse from 3.30 - 6.30pm. If you'd like to join us for drinks after the tour, to ensure we have sufficent space at the venue please book your place for the Networking Drinks separately here. 

You will need 

Please wear sturdy boots, hard-hats and hi-viz vests. A limited supply will be available on site for those without.  
 
Face masks are also recommended for use inside the building. 
 
Torches may also be beneficial, so please bring one if you have it!  

How to get there

The address is ... 

Bristol Old Royal Infirmary 
Upper Maudlin St, Bristol  
BS2 8HW 

The site entrance gate is on Whitson Street, adjacent to the Fripps Chapel building. WHAT3WORDS: reap.strict.wide 

If you’re travelling by train, the nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads. Bristol Bus station is next door to the site. 

There is minimal parking is available on site. 

Accessibility

Due to the condition of the building, including the presence of dry rot and pigeons, this tour may not be suitable for persons with respiratory conditions. We recommend wearing a mask. 
 
This visit will involve significant periods of walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces. There is no step-free access available, all parts of the tour and meeting point require stairs. 

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.

We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Photo credit: Bryony Levermore