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SHERLOCK: THE SIGN OF THREE at The Orangery

  • The Orangery at Goldney Hall Goldney Hall, Goldney Ave, Hotwells Bristol BS8 1DE United Kingdom (map)

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While nobody can say for sure what will happen regarding Covid, Bristol Film Festival is committed to hosting our events in a safe way and have invested in equipment to achieve this goal.

All our screenings at The Orangery will have air purifiers, as approved by Bristol City Council. An enhanced cleaning procedure will be in place between screenings on days with multiple screenings.

Bristol City Council guidelines will be followed, and where appropriate we will notify all guests prior to any event of any additional measures may be required.

If you test positive for Covid and cannot attend the event, let us know with evidence of the test results and you will receive a credit for future festival events.

This episode is the definition of the whole being greater than the sum of those parts [...] What’s best about the entire episode, though, is the way that it’s a celebration of what we’ve come to love about ‘Sherlock’
— Anastasia Klimchynskaya (ScreenSpy)

DOORS: 18:00 | FILM STARTS 18:20

For the first time this winter, we’re partnering with Goldney Hall Orangery for some of the finest murder mysteries ever to grace the silver screen! This beautiful venue, hidden on the edge of Clifton Village, will be opening its doors to Festival guests this autumn for showings of classic whodunnits. It’s the perfect fit, after all - keen-eyed guests may recognise the Orangery as where John Watson held his wedding reception in the hit BBC series Sherlock.

We have very kindly been given special permission from Hartswood Films to screen Sherlock: The Sign Of Three in the venue where it was filmed, the first time this feature-length episode of the cult show has been screened ‘on location’. Take your seat in this beautiful venue and enjoy the great detective’s greatest challenge yet: to deliver a best man speech for Watson…!

About The Film

2014 | 12A | 86 mins

John Watson is getting married, and his best man Sherlock Holmes is struggling to write his speech. As he focuses on some of the unsolved cases that the duo have investigated, Sherlock begins to spot details that they may have overlooked - but can he crack the cases as well as delivering an appropriate speech, or is this a step too far for the misanthropic sleuth…?

About The Location

18th Century Goldney House and Gardens are nestled in the heart of beautiful Clifton Village and set within its own walled gardens. The secret garden includes a gothic tower, grotto, bastion, a rotunda and ornamental canal and Orangery. The Orangery, which overlooks these tranquil gardens, is home to our murder mystery film series - a fitting location, since the venue was famously used as John Watson’s wedding venue in the beloved Sherlock TV series!

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Getting Here

  • The venue is accessed by the entrance at the top of Constitution Hill (small black gate)

  • There is no parking available at the venue - there is some on street Pay and Display parking available on nearby streets.

  • The No. 8 stops at Victoria Square, which is the closest bus stop. The closest train station is Clifton Down.

  • Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.

Accessibility

  • There is ramped/sloped access to the Orangery via the Constitution Hill entrance. There is an accessible toilet onsite.

  • If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.

  • If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking.

  • We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles, however this varies depending on the film.

Venue & Event Information

  • Doors will open at 6:00 PM - we recommend not arriving before this time.

  • Please do not consume food or drink purchased from off the premises during this event.

  • We strongly encourage all guests to take a lateral flow test before attending this event, for the safety of other guests and event staff.

FAQs

Can I buy food/drink at the venue? Yes - The Orangery will be serving drinks and snacks.

I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.

Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.