Tucked into Colston Street in the heart of Bristol’s city centre, The Lantern occupies the first floor of the building also known as Bristol Beacon – the venue long familiar to Bristolians under its former name, Colston Hall. Positioned at the postcode BS1 5AR, the space sits within easy reach of the city’s cultural quarter and the wider network of streets that make up central Bristol.
A Venue Within a Landmark Building
The Lantern is one of the performance spaces within Bristol Beacon, which underwent significant transformation as part of a major refurbishment programme. The building has carried several identities over its lifetime, with Colston Hall being the name most deeply associated with it before the renaming to Bristol Beacon. The Lantern itself operates as a theatre space, offering a more intimate setting compared to the main auditorium, and sits at level one within the wider venue. Its address on Colston Street places it in a part of the city centre that is well connected to Bristol’s transport links and within walking distance of many of the city’s other cultural institutions.
Location and Surroundings
The city centre location means that visitors to The Lantern are close to a range of shops, restaurants, and other points of interest across central Bristol. Colston Street itself feeds into the broader network of roads that run through BS1, Bristol’s central postcode district. The surrounding area reflects the density and activity of an urban city centre, with the venue drawing audiences from across Bristol and beyond. For those planning a visit, the interactive map available for this location gives a clear view of nearby streets, surrounding buildings, and the most practical routes to reach the venue on foot or by public transport.