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World Wine Day: SIDEWAYS at The Mount Without [Early Screening]

  • The Mount Without Upper Church Lane Bristol, England, BS2 8FN 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.

An enhanced cleaning procedure in place between screenings at The Mount Without will be in place. Windows can be opened to increase ventilation in the space. Air purifiers approved by Bristol City Council can be used in the Crypt Bar before the screening.

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.

‘Sideways’ is beautifully written, terrifically acted; it is paced and constructed with such understated mastery that it is a sort of miracle [...] New classics of American cinema don’t come along that often, so grab this one with both hands
— Peter Bradshaw (The Guardian)

DOORS: 17:00 | EVENT STARTS 17:15

This February we are delighted to announce our first collaboration with DBM wines - a World Wine Day celebration in the stunning surroundings of The Mount Without.

Join us for a guided wine tasting before the film in The Mount Without’s beautifully restored nave, where DBM’s experts will talk you through a comparison of two white and two red wines. Then take your seats for the ultimate wine movie, with an extra glass to enjoy alongside the screening.

Wine tasting from 17:00 | Film screening from 18:00

Please note: this is an over 18 only event

About The Film

2004 | 15 | 122 mins

When aspiring writer Miles takes his best friend Jack to Santa Barbara County for his stag trip, he expects it to be a sophisticated few days of wine tasting. However, Jack is desperate for one final fling before his wedding, and Miles is dragged along. 

Contains strong language and moderate sex

About The Location

There has been a church on this site for over 900 years, with the original structure dating back to the Norman era; the unusual name comes from an era when it was outside the city’s walls. After major renovation works in the late 18th Century, and again after damage from the Bristol Blitz, the church finally closed its doors and was deconsecrated in 1999. The building was the victim of an arson attack in 2016, but after years of restoration work it has now reopened as one of Bristol’s most unique and characterful new event spaces.

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Getting Here

  • The Mount Without is located on Upper Church Lane, just off St. Michael’s Hill. It can be accessed either from a ramp/steps from the road of St Michael’s Hill, or via a footpath from Old Park Hill/Upper Church Lane.

  • There is no onsite parking - the nearest car park is Trenchard Street Car Park.

  • The venue is 5-10 minutes away from several City Centre bus routes.

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

Accessibility

  • In order to access the venue, there is a ramp from the road of St Michael’s Hill, which leads along the pavement surrounding The Mount Without, to enter via the main church doors. Alternatively, there is level access via Old Park Hill / Upper Church Lane (the latter runs between the University of Bristol's Permit Holders car park, and St Michael's On the Mount Primary School).

  • The screening space has level access, and an accessible toilet. The Crypt (bar area) does not currently have lift access.

  • Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).

  • If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles, however this varies depending on the film.

  • 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.

Venue & Event Information

  • To access the bar in the Crypt, walk round the side of the Mount Without; the entrance is down some steps facing onto the garden to the south of the building.

  • Doors open to the screening space in the Nave 15 minutes prior to the film starting. There will be an announcement in the Crypt to let you know.

  • We cannot guarantee access to the venue earlier than the doors time stated on your ticket, so recommend that you arrive as close to this time as possible.

  • 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 or drink at the venue? Yes, The Mount Without have a bar onsite. Please do not consume hot food in the screening room as a courtesy to other guests.

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.