Hammerson has confirmed that its plans to significantly enhance Quakers Friars in Bristol have been approved by Bristol City Council.

The plans include investment in the historic Friary Building and the adjacent retail units, which will also be transformed and bring the potential for more services, such as healthcare and workspaces.

Harry Badham, Chief Development and Asset Repositioning Officer at Hammerson, said: “These major new improvements will boost the city centre and act as a further catalyst to make Cabot Circus and the wider area a leading destination in the region. Thoughtful investment into public spaces and the surrounding buildings will unlock a new cultural and community hub for the city. We’re pleased to have had such a positive engagement with Bristol City Council and are well aligned with its ambition for the city centre. For almost 20 years, we have backed Bristol and our investment continues in 2025 and beyond.”

The plans are part of Hammerson’s ongoing commitment to Bristol city centre and follow a programme of investment into Cabot Circus. This includes the introduction of major new leisure, food and drink additions such as King Pins Bowl and Treetop Golf, as well as the transformational arrival of M&S and Odeon later this year.

Work will also see the introduction of more accessible and interactive public spaces alongside new cultural amenities and landscaped public areas as part of the city centre’s ongoing transformation.