About
Canons Wharf
Canons Wharf, opening 2027, a new destination for offices, restaurants and event spaces on Bristol Harbourside.
A Bristol Icon Reawakens in 2027
Canons Wharf, originally built in the 1980s, is being redeveloped to open in 2027 as a destination workplace for pioneering businesses looking to redefine how their teams’ work.
The Harbourside area will also be transformed as a cultural quarter for the city with restaurants and coffee houses surrounding the iconic Amphitheatre.
Unique events venues, including a Rooftop Pavilion, will introduce new spaces for companies and communities to gather and share ideas.
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Where it all began
1809
1809
Originally a marshland sitting below Bristol Cathedral, this plot of land was filled and transformed into Harbourside warehouses as part of the industrial revolution in Bristol.
1920s – Initially depot buildings, these were then transformed into tall tobacco warehouses
1920s – Initially depot buildings, these were then transformed into tall tobacco warehouses
The area became one of the busiest parts of Bristol docks in the early 20th century. These prominent warehouses became the backdrop to some of the city’s most prestigious moments, from hot air balloon displays to power-boat racing on the Harbourside.
1975
1975
Decline set in as shipping moved to Avonmouth Docks and the area was primarily used as a public car park. At this point, industrial activity in Canons Marsh had largely ended.
On 29th May 1988, around 7am, the Canons Marsh tobacco warehouses were demolished via a massive controlled explosion.
On 29th May 1988, around 7am, the Canons Marsh tobacco warehouses were demolished via a massive controlled explosion.
The demolition was considered a major redevelopment step after the City Docks declined, and at the time was the largest controlled explosion in Europe since World War II.
Canons House is built as a regional headquarters for Lloyds Bank
Canons House is built as a regional headquarters for Lloyds Bank
Built between 1988-1991, the bank took the decision to relocate its retail banking functions to a single site outside of London in 1986. Aup Assoiates were commissioned as architects.
2024
2024
Kinrise and Mactaggart Family & Partners purchased Canons House and rebranded as Canons Wharf. Work begins to transform this building into Bristol’s leading office space and a premium Harbourside destination.
