City Hall, Bristol
City Hall (formerly the Council House) has been the seat of local government in Bristol, United Kingdom, since 1956 (before then the seat was in the Old Council House on Corn Street). It is situated on College Green, opposite the Cathedral and at the foot of Park Street in Bristol city centre (grid reference ST582728). Throughout its history it has been home to Bristol City Council. Designed in the 1930s but built after the Second World War, it is a grade II* listed building.
| City Hall | |
|---|---|
Bristol City Hall | |
Location of Bristol City Hall | |
| General information | |
| Classification | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 19 March 1981 |
| Reference no. | 1282341 |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.45263°N 2.60295°W |
| Construction started | 1938 |
| Completed | 1952 |
| Opened | 1956 |
| Client | Bristol City Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Vincent Harris |
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