In line with the current government guidance, our galleries, café and all publicly accessible areas of our building are temporarily closed. We encourage you to stay home and safe and we look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Spike Island soon.
This temporary closure includes our Reception services. Our online shop is accepting orders but please note that these cannot be fulfilled until the national lockdown ends.
Reception
Our reception is currently closed. Face coverings must be worn by everyone around the building. We respect that some people are exempt from wearing face coverings. Please use the hand sanitiser which is available in all key areas. Follow the arrows and maintain a safe 2-metre distance.
Emmeline Café
Our café is temporarily closed.
Exhibitions and Events
The exhibition Denzil Forrester Itchin & Scratchin is temporarily closed. Our events and activities are taking place online until further notice, so you can enjoy our programme from wherever you are.
Access Guide
We aim to make Spike Island accessible to as many people as possible. This page provides useful access information ahead of your future visit.
Partial road closure
Please also note that Cumberland Road is only open to outbound traffic (away from city centre). Only buses can travel inbound (to city centre). Read more about Cumberland Road’s partial closure here.
Spike Island is a dynamic arts centre that supports, produces and presents contemporary art and culture. A short walk from Bristol attractions SS Great Britain and the M Shed, Spike Island is free to visit.
Every year, we programme up to eight exhibitions in our museum-scale gallery spaces, including major new commissions and rarely seen existing work by a diverse range of contemporary artists at key stages in their careers. We also host events throughout the year, including talks, screenings and workshops, which provide opportunities to learn more about the art on display, discover a new writer or thinker, and develop new skills.
Our staff are on hand to answer your questions about our exhibitions and other activities; and our café is a great place to reflect on your experience over coffee and cake, or a light lunch.