
Innovative. Dynamic. Collaborative.
An event venue, office, and coworking space with a difference. Engine Shed generates income to run projects that deliver growth, inclusion, and sustainability for the economy and the next generation.
The enabler of exciting, creative collisions and connections.
Led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with Bristol City Council and the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Engine Shed is a hub where businesses, entrepreneurs, academics, social innovators, and corporates collaborate. Engine Shed showcases the strengths and innovations of the region by providing space, creating encounters, and running projects that inspire, enable, and challenge us all.
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30,000
people visit Engine Shed for events and meetings every year
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1,200
events happen at Engine Shed incl. conferences and formal dinners every year
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64
partners work with us to deliver positive social and economic benefit
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19
growth, inclusion, and innovation projects are underway at the moment

Meeting rooms, Event spaces and Places to work
Choose from 8 spaces in one of Bristol’s most iconic buildings, steeped in heritage and innovation. We have spaces to meet for a day or a week, rooms to host seminars, board meetings, training sessions, networking events, offices or desks and offices to work from.
Discounts available for residents, Lounge Members, charities, and meetup groups.
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Members' Lounge
High quality work spaces
A vibrant, collaborative, and neutral working space, where a diverse mix of individuals and organisations connect
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Event Spaces at Engine Shed
Running an event?
From tiered seating in the Junction and Boardroom workshops, to networking in the Lounge and product launches on Platform 14
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Investment Activator
Increasing investment into the South West
Showcasing the great companies that have raised investment in the South West and attracting investors to the region
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Featured News
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We’re dog friendly!
Engine Shed now welcomes dogs in the building. Due to popular demand, dogs can now accompany their owners in our private offices. And...
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Hayes Parsons Insurance Brokers joins Engine Shed’s Members’ Lounge
Engine Shed’s diverse network of Lounge business members has increased thanks to the addition of Hayes Parsons Insurance Brokers from 1...
Featured Events
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Growth Enterprise Competition Final
Celebrate Entrepreneurship with the University of Bristol Basecamp Student Enterprise team.
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Green Tech South West
Green Tech South West presents our first hybrid event with insightful talks combining tech and sustainability with brilliants speakers Mehrnaz Tajmir from Greener (based in Bath) and Elliot Coad from Ecologi (based near Bristol).