WHEN:

Thursday, 19 February 2026

18:00 – 21:00

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This year's LGBT+ History Month theme is Science and Innovation, and the wonderful Bristol Lights Festival is on this week, so what better opportunity to meet up for a chat and a stroll, whilst taking in the amazing art on display across the city? This event is open to staff and students.

All welcome, whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are a wonderful ally!

Live location sharing during the walk - please join the group to access:

Link to join the WhatsApp Group: Lights Festival Location and Updates 

If you don't use WhatsApp but would like a contact for the walk, e-mail lgbtqia@uwe.ac.uk

This event is hosted by the UWE LGBTQIA+ Staff Community Network

WHERE TO FIND US:

Meeting point: Watershed, Canons Road, BS1 5TX

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Just turn up! We will be leaving promptly so make sure to arrive on time 😊

INCLUSIVITY:

The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and gender

into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please

let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.

For more information about this event, please contact: lgbtqia@uwe.ac.uk

Accessibility information:

Meeting point:

Disabled parking: Yes Step-free access: Yes Automatic doors: Yes Accessible toilets: Yes Induction loop: Yes + BSL trained staff Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes Quiet spaces available: Varies

Watershed is located on Bristol's historic harbourside in the city centre, with great transport links making it easy to get to, with car parking near by.

Bicycle

There are many cycle parking locations at the front and back of the building.

You can find many more parking locations across The Centre nearby.

Bus

The nearest bus stops to Watershed are on 'The Centre', no more than a 2 minute walk away. Plan your journey by bus at travelwest.info

Ferry There is a ferry stop just along from Watershed with regular Bristol Ferry Boat services running from Temple Meads, Hotwells and around the city centre. Additional services from No7 Boats run at weekends and during school holidays.

Car The closest car parks are Millennium Square Car Park and Trenchard Street NCP parking.

There are two Blue Badge parking spaces to the rear of Watershed on Canons Road.

Installations:

Full accessibility information will be available nearer the time from https://bristollightfestival.org/homepage/accessibility/ . You can get an idea of the accessibility information at this link now, which provides last years info. It includes information on each installation, nearest facilities and maps. The light festival also produce an audio guide, details of which will be provided on their site.