The Hub on Gainsborough Square is community space for all. We’re accessible and child-friendly, with a welcoming lobby and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Pop in to use the space and find out what’s on in the area.
For more information about getting here and accessibility click here.
address
The Hub
Unit 1, Fedden Buildings
Gainsborough Square,
Lockleaze
Bristol BS7 9FB
opening times
- Monday 9am – 4pm
- Tuesday 9am -4pm
- Wednesday 9am -4pm
- Thursday 10:30am -4pm
- Friday 9am – 3pm
- Closed at weekends
hub facilities
info point
- Room hire, information about groups, classes and upcoming events
- Information about local services including advice, housing and education
- Space to display posters and leaflets for free/low cost activities in Lockleaze
book swap
Browse the shelves, donate your old books and take new ones for free. We have adult, young adult and children’s books, with a healthy selection of murder mysteries.
public toilets
All toilets are individual self contained cubicles, with bins and period products. We have accessible and baby-change facilities.
borrow equipment
- Litterpickers, hoops and bags
- Table-tennis rackets and balls to use on Gainsborough Square
- Playing Out kit
library service
Pick up and drop-off point at the Hub: you can reserve and order books to the Hub using LibrariesWest if you have a library card. You can return books that you borrowed at any Bristol library.
free wifi
You are welcome to take a seat and access the internet in our friendly lobby.
warm or cool space
The Hub is a Warm Welcome Space, meaning you can come here at no cost to warm up or cool down. We are heated in winter and shaded in summer with water and seating available.
hire the hub
The Hub hall is available to hire by the hour for events, meetings and parties, or for repeat bookings. Book the hall here.
Play patch
Play Patch Community Soft Play is through the lobby of the Hub and is for under 5s and their families. You can book to come friendly sessions during the week or hire for parties here.