Map Location Reset Map View. An award-winning urban regeneration scheme This multi-award-winning, integrated urban regeneration mixed-use scheme in the heart of Bristol realised the first lightweight grid-shell roof structure in the UK, providing cover to this multi-level naturally-ventilated development.
Residential units a key component of the masterplan residential units form a core component of the masterplan and scheme. Regeneration in a heritage-sensitive site The site's heritage, being a burial ground and a scheduled ancient monument, has been retained, forming the focus for a new public space - Quakers Friars.
To attract people back into the city centre from out-of-town retail parks, the development had to provide easy access, but with reduced traffic impact. The client and architect were looking to create a development that demonstrated the highest environmental credentials too, in line with their commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, wherever possible. These were all important considerations at Cabot Circus, not least because hard landscaping was a vital part of helping to retain a traditional high street feel, whilst creating a contemporary new shopping experience.
The architects chose Gwrhyd Pennant Sandstone, because it helped to realise their original design concept for Cabot Circus. This was to replicate a section cut through the topography below Bristol itself, which has a lot of naturally-occurring Pennant sandstone.
Indeed, numerous buildings, walls and bridges in and around Bristol are constructed of Pennant Sandstone, which contributes to the local character of the area. As a paving material, it provides impeccable performance requirements, including the ability to carry higher loadings and forces than other paving materials of the same thickness.
It seems to be it is just a fancy word added as a suffix and someone had no idea what it meant. Imagine getting on the bus and asking for the Circus!!! You could well finish up on Durham Down.
Steve They should have stuck with Merchant's Quarter, far more appropriate to a shopping centre. You'll probably get the Animal Rights people now complaining about possible links to the cruel treatment of animals in circuses Lord D Cabot circus?
Who came up with this marvellous name? I think dear old Johnny would be most gratified to know that so much effort and time, not to mention resource has been thrown at the quest for such a fitting name for this flagship of the west. I for one will be only too happy to aim a bottle of shampers at the prow of this great and noble vessel that we know and love despite the unkindness heaped upon her by the toadying wretches of Ms Janke's administration!
Must go. I think I can hear Avon calling. Elz I think the name is horrible, I makes Bristol seem like a joke and it should just stay broadmead there was nothing wrong with that. Neil, Netherlands ex Bristol My mother still lives in Bristol and often complains about modern life in Blair's England Andy L I'm sorry that name seems so odd that it reminds me of that other famous circus.
Monty Pythons Flying one to be precise! Jim Out of all the names Why circus? I have no problem with the Cabot bit but why not something like Cabot Center. Jane Groome What a dreadful name. To me it will always be Broadmead or " I'm Going into town "! Darren What a load of Pandering to the PC crowd. Well what about Circus! I protest, exploitation of animals and freaks in times gone by. I can see an E-Petition being created on the gov website.
Amy Atkinson Whatever the name is I shall still call it Broadmead! Yvonne What a ridiculous names thought up by the clowns. Merchants quarter was fine and so thinks every other black person I know. Russ Dislike the name. Although it won't make much of a difference to me, as I shall always call is Broadmead. Nestor Makhno Why use the Anglicised form of his name. Surely, 'Giovanni Caboto Plaza' would be more appropriate if we are to observe historical niceties. Jon Watkins, Redfield Cabots's Circus does sound daft - doesn't quite work as you actually say it.
Cabots Quarter would have been better - uses the local Cabot connection, and 'Quarter' is a better word for a shopping district then 'circus'. Bristol isn't the London West End. Paul Cabot's Yard would be a great name but Circus makes it sound like a horrible place! Alan from Clifton If we are to be politically correct shouldn't it be called Caboto Circus?
Jo Jo Cabot Circus, is this a joke. Merchants Quater was fine, who said it had anything to cdo with Slavery. Why not call it Cabot Concourse? Amazed What a stupid name! I really do think that the Council should give it the name that the majority voted for Merchants Quarter and should stop giving in to the ultra pc elements in Bristol.
Slave heritage - get over it! Nicola Ash Ridiculous. It's makes Bristol look like a joke. There was nothing wrong with Merchants Quarter. It sounded upmarket and like a true city shopping area. Nothing to do with slavery.
Just merchants trading in one quarter or the city. Cabot Quarter would be marginally better. Anything but 'Circus'. I can't think of anything better than calling it a circus, at least this White Elephant will have a suitable name to perform in. Krusty The Clown No comment Actually i think the name is a load of pap! Shame on the person who thought if it.
You might as well of called it Krustyville and built the buildings out of dougnuts and had Umpa Lumpa's guarding the streets of Bristol. Natasha Leschinski The public were asked for the first part of the name and we chose Cabot.
Why don't we have a pole to choose the second part? Debbie Pearce It is truly dreadful Sue Merchants Quarter was much more appropriate than Cabot Cirus. Who would think of shopping at a circus? Dave M A waste of time and money Fred Carnos Circus springs to mind!
Niki All of this just goes to show how far removed from the public the council really are. It seems like they're just trying to make Bristol into any other city with ideas like "well, Oxford Circus is a successful shopping destination so let's be a wannabe London. John Carter Who was the clown who thought this up? Luke I don't like the name at all; but it doesn't matter. No one is going to stop calling it 'town' or 'broadmead' anyway.
Shocked What a ridiculous name. It is such a let down and disappointment to have a beautiful new shopping centre and then call it a circus - it doesnt give the impression of a new, vastly expensive and high class shopping centre at all.
Who will know what this place is if you dont live in Bristol? Get it changed. As far as I can see, this new development has a square but nothing round. So why not Cabot Square? No one seems to care about the meaning of words anymore. Adam, Weston Ridiculous! Cabot I like, but Circus? Square or Place would have been much better.
I actually did like the name Merchants Quarter as it does describe what the place is about, though I undertsand the reason why people opposed it. Can we also get our facts right people - Broadmead will still be Broadmead! Cabot is the name for the new shopping centre i. Colin Pett I agree with those who prefer to stay with 'Broadmead'. What's in a name anyway Pat, Australia Ex-Bristol Never heard anything so daft in my life!
Who are these twits who are making these decisions? Nick Stupid, stupid stupid Jason Circus - Sounds silly and comic.
What about "Cabot Place" - its nice and bland. Or "Cabot Centre" for a retro feel. Merchant's Quarter fitted better and dumping it felt like a knee jerk reaction. Many big cities around the world have a merchants quarter without stigma, eg.
Venice, San Francisco. You can just imagine a travel brochure describing "Bristol's famous Merchant Quarter" - It wouldn't need any description. Gee Bring back Merchants Quarter Merchants Quarter is the best name Adam Whilst I disagree with scrapping the original choice of "Merchants Quarter", it is good that Cabot has now got his name up in lights in the city.
I seem to recall that Perots bridge by the Arnofini was going to carry Cabots name, and that the Second Severn Crossing what kind of name is that! At the end of the day, what's in a name though? All of Bristol will always go shopping to Broadmead, and not the Circus. Bob I wish people would do the research properly. The Cabbot family ran two of the largest plantations in the West Indies.
The arguments will start all over again. Whats wrong with calling it Broadmead? Kathy Grew This is a hideous name and I do believe that the developers can say that it was in consultation with the public. We were given a choice of 3 poor suggestions. Pat Merchants Quarter was fine, Cabot Circus is ridiculous and just another example of what a weak politically correct council Bristol has, Its about time they took some pratical decissions that would actually benefit ALL of the city!
The Other Ian Once again money wasted, as a minority i object to the name can i start a campain to get it changed. Rusty highly offensive. It has upset me due to the fact that it is a name. How did this man Cabot treat his crew on sailing journeys of exploration. Size and dimensions vary according to the timing of the enquiry and are subject to availability. This opportunity is sold directly via the Cabot Circus team.
A No results to display. No results to display, try making your filter less specific. Click on catchment map to enlarge. Total catchment 2. Ready to make it happen? Description City centre location on Broadmead. Description External space in the heart of Bristol Broadmead. Description Located on one of the highest footfall trafficking walk ways, into Cabot Circus. Description Located in the heart of the centre in front of anchor store, House of Fraser.
Description Concorde Street has our second highest footfall count into the centre. Description Brigstowe Street. Multiple lifts banks available taking visitors to the other levels including the main floors and car park. Creative opportunity to use the lift exterior AND interior as a blank canvas. A large format LED digital screen above the Experiential area. Visible from multiple levels within the scheme, the bridges provide a high level alternative to banners.
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