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By Road

From London and the East via M4, Junction 19

Take M32 to Bristol (junction 3) and follow one way City Centre route down Bond Street (past Allied Carpets). Turn left at the round about onto the Haymarket, passing Broadmead shopping centre on your left.

Pass the police station on your left and head straight ahead to the City Centre.

At City Centre, follow A4 route towards the S.S. Great Britain and Watershed Centre. Follow A4 into Anchor Road (below Swallow Royal Hotel).

Watershed to the left. Main entrance on the waterside. Parking is situated underground off Canon's Way (first left turn past Bristol Bathroom Centre). Watershed is situated on the waterfront at the end of Canon's Road to the right (access on foot only).

From the North, South, West and Wales via M5, Junction 18

Follow the A4 route to the City Centre through the Portway, under the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

On approach to the centre follow brown signs for Arnolfini.

On Anchor Road, pass the S.S. Great Britain on your right.

Take right turning at roundabout, heading towards the City Centre.

Following signs for Watershed Centre take right turning into Canon's Way. Car Park is situated underground directly ahead. Watershed is situated on the waterfront at the end of Canon's Road to the right (access on foot only).

From Bath and South Coast via A4 & A37

Follow signs for City Centre past Temple Meads Railway Station.

At roundabout keep in left hand lane and head for Arnolfini passing St. Mary Redcliffe on the left.

Head straight over roundabout and drive over Redcliffe Bridge.

Turn left at roundabout and continue up to traffic lights.

Turn right at traffic lights onto Prince Street passing Jury's Hotel on your left.

Follow one way route towards the City Centre and A4 (via Baldwin Street) towards SS Great Britain and Watershed Centre. Follow A4 into Anchor Road (below Bristol Royal Marriott Hotel). Watershed to left. Parking is situated underground off Canon's Way (first left turn past Bristol Bathroom Centre). Watershed is situated on the waterfront at the end of Canon's Road to the right (access only on foot)

By Rail

There are two mainline railway stations in Bristol; Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway.

You are recommended to travel to Bristol Temple Meads.

Bristol Temple Meads station
Temple Meads station is about 1 mile from the Watershed. The easiest way to get here is to take a taxi. Alternatively the 8/9 circular bus service (renumbered to 508/509 at certain times of day) runs every 15 minutes or so from Temple Meads. Ask the driver to stop at 'The Centre'.

It is a short (20 mins) and pleasant walk from Temple Meads station to the Watershed

Head out of the train station and turn right at the end of the road onto Templegate.

Cross the road and follow the path around the corner towards Redcliffe Way.

Follow Redcliffe Way past the Hilton Hotel and St Mary Redcliffe church.

At the roundabout head straight across towards Queen Square. Cross Queen Square heading towards the City Centre.

Walking out of Queen Square you will see the roundabout ahead of you.

Cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and head left up Prince Street past Jurys Bristol Hotel.

Walk past Jurys and turn right into Narrow Quay.

Walk towards the waterfront.

Cross the water using Pero's foot bridge (horned bridge).

Watershed is situated on the water side towards the City Centre between the E-Shed and the Chicago Rock Café.

Bristol Parkway station
Parkway station is about 6 miles from the Watershed. You are recommended to take a taxi.

By Air

From London Heathrow
There is a direct National Express Coach Service between Heathrow and Bristol. Alternatively you can take the Heathrow Airport Express to London Paddington and a Great Western train from Paddington to Bristol. There is also a Railair link coach service which runs between Heathrow and Reading. Most Paddington to Bristol trains stop at Reading.

From Bristol Airport
The airport is about 8 miles to the south of Bristol centre. There is a frequent bus service from the airport to Temple Meads station, or take a taxi. For further information, contact the airport on 01275 474444.