It will be the UK's third biggest arena A new arena and leisure complex with a 17,000 capacity has been given the go-ahead to be built in Bristol.
It was announced yesterday (April 8) that Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick approved plans for the major venue which will be built on the Bristol-South Gloucestershire border on the former Filton Airfield.
It will be the UK’s third largest arena and is expected to bring a great economic and cultural boost to Greater Bristol with an expected 1.4 million visitors a year. “During the current COVID-19 crisis this is especially welcomed news,” said Andrew Billingham, managing director of YTL, the firm behind the new arena. “It is a huge step forward for everybody in Bristol and the region.” He