Hearthswarming Hugs

Saturday, 16th December 2023 11:00am to 5:00pm

COME SHARE IN SOME FESTIVE CHEER!

There will be Christmas jumpers and mince pies, snacks and pony goodie bags*, hearthswarming pony episodes, festive beverages (probably), good cheer and fellowship!

Any suggestions for more (simple) ways to make things festive and fun are very much encouraged – drop some thoughts in the Severn Bronies discord or in the meets channel in BritBronies, or just bring stuff along to share!

Otherwise the plan is as usual – 11am Starbucks pre-meet, then over to Boardroom for midday-ish and lunch at St Nick’s.

If people fancy heading to the christmas market later in the afternoon/evening it may be busy but should be good fun!

As always, keep an eye on Discord in case of on-the-day changes etc

*goodie bags will be subject to availability but if we’re busier than expected I’ll take a list pf anyone who doesn’t get one and figure something out!

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

1 The Square
Bristol
BS1 6DG

Travel to
Starbucks Temple Quay

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 440 feet away).

Upon arriving at Temple Meads, continue straight ahead after exiting the ticket barrier and leave via the side entrance into the Temple Meads car park. The Starbucks is located in a row of shops on the other side of the car park.

By bus

Most local buses will stop in proximity to Bristol Temple Meads. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is 0.9 miles away. If opting not to walk, go to the bus stop on Nelson Street (B3), and from there catch the number 8 bus to Bristol Temple Meads (5 stops).

By car

The nearest parking is at Bristol Temple Meads, which has both indoor and outdoor parking spaces available at different day rates, and free parking for motorcycles.

Also nearby are the council-operated Temple Gate car park (0.3 miles away) and the Bristol First Hotel car park (0.2 miles away), the latter of which has a four hour maximum stay.

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has free short stay parking for up to 20 minutes—which may be useful for quick drop offs or pick ups—located at the front of the station.

By bike

A large amount of on-street cycle parking is located directly outside of the Starbucks. Sheltered (but not enclosed) bicycle parking is present nearby towards Temple Meads.

Accessibility at
Starbucks Temple Quay

Wheelchairs

We typically meet in the upstairs area of this Starbucks, which is not wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair and plan to attend, please give us a heads up and we’ll aim to congregate downstairs instead.

The entrance doors to this Starbucks are a split design and may be difficult to operate from a wheelchair. There is a call button on the outside of the door for those requiring assistance.

Toilets

A wheelchair accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
The Boardroom

20 St Nicholas St
Bristol
UK

Travel to
The Boardroom

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (0.7 miles away).

By bus

The Boardroom is located in central Bristol, with numerous routes passing nearby on nearby Victoria Street and Union Street. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

By car

Be aware that The Boardroom is located in Bristol’s Old City, large areas of which have recently been pedestrianised and closed to general traffic. Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure that you don’t get stuck or fined for entering a vehicle-restricted zone.

The nearest car park is the NCP Bristol Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 450 feet away), followed by NCP Bristol Nelson Street (0.3 miles away).

Blue Badge holders may park in any on-street parking in the area for an unlimited time and free of charge.

Free motorcycle parking is available on St Nicholas Street and on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 300 feet away).

By bike

Bicycle parking is available on St Nicholas Street a few doors down from The Boardroom, and on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 300 feet away).

Accessibility at
The Boardroom

Wheelchairs

The Boardroom’s function room is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The Boardroom also does not have wheelchair accessible toilets in any part of the venue.

Toilets

A single unisex toilet is located adjacent to the function room.

Gender segregated toilets are located on the basement level of the venue and are free to use.

Hearthswarming Hugs

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

The Boardroom

Organisers

Umbra