Graduation Week is a time to celebrate the success of students with peers, family and friends
It's the time-honoured chance to celebrate your degrees. The Bristol University graduation ceremony dates run throughout the day from Thursday 27 July to Thursday 3 August 2023 inclusive. There are no ceremonies on Sunday 30 July. The ceremonies take place on campus in the Wills Memorial Building or the Richmond Building.
Graduations take place throughout the year and are held at the historic Bristol Cathedral. The Bristol graduation ceremony takes place between Monday 17 to Friday 21 July 2023 and Monday 24 to Friday 28 July 2023.
Further graduations take place Monday 20 to Friday 24 November 2023.
It’s time to celebrate all you’ve achieved surrounded by family and friends. After all of the research, revision and professional development, it’s time to celebrate all you’ve achieved surrounded by family and friends. Don't forget to grab your guest tickets and sort your gown hire with the graduation team.
If you or your guests are travelling some distance to attend graduation or wish to spend a few days in Bristol, there are a number of accommodation options available.
The spacious, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms are equipped with all the enhanced modern room amenities you would expect of a 4-star hotel with exceptional value for money. With bedrooms that can sleep up to four guests and interconnecting rooms - making them ideal for families. In fact, under 12's stay for free. With parking for £9 per night and free WiFi for all guests.
Celebrate together with the first of our graduation offers in Bristol. Chophouse Restaurant is the home of perfectly prepared grilled steaks, chops and ribs. All of our dishes are homemade on-site, and there are plenty of meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Dine from our table d'hôte menu, where you can choose a starter, main and dessert for only £25. Between 5pm-9pm.
Plus, all graduates get a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
What's your favourite tipple?
Do you like it shaken or stirred? With a salt rim or sugar? On the rocks or straight up?
Relax and celebrate with a refreshing beverage from our cocktail and mocktail menu. Grab a seat in our lounge bar or restaurant
Monday to Friday between 4pm-7pm
2 cocktails for £15
Opt for a truly unforgettable dining experience with a three-course meal and three cocktails each.
Begin with a cocktail to get the evening off to a special start before choosing three courses off the table d'hôte dinner menu.
You can then choose to stick to the same cocktail or pick two entirely different ones from the cocktail menu.
£50 per person
It can be a daunting task when trying to find a present for a graduate that they’ll cherish. No need to panic, though; we have come up with great gift-giving solutions for a Bristol graduation.
Future Inn gift experiences include bed and breakfast stays at one of our hotels in Bristol, Cardiff or Plymouth. On a weekday, weekend or on a Sunday.
Or, treat a foodie with an afternoon tea, an intimate dinner for two or a cocktail and dinner experience.
Getting to the graduations is easy from Future Inns.
The University of Bristol is a 24-minute walk from Future Inns. It is a short drive which takes 10 minutes; getting a taxi or Uber is easy in Bristol. Or the journey takes 21 minutes on public transport.
Bristol's iconic cathedral is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. On average, it takes 10 minutes to drive there; getting a taxi or Uber is easy in Bristol. It is approximately 16 minutes on public transport.