Undershed - an immersive gallery for Watershed

To visit Undershed you need to book one of the timed slots. Please note that if you arrive after half an hour before your slot, you will not be able to enter the exhibition. 

To avoid disappointment, we recommend you book tickets for Undershed in advance - you can do  this online, in person at Watershed Box Office, or by calling the team on 0117 927 5100. 

Your ticket gives you access for  2-3 hours depending on which slot you book, so take your time exploring the experience and please arrive at the start of your time slot.

Prices

Mon - Fri before 16:00

£9.00 full / £6.00-7.50 concessions, 24 or under, disabled people and wheelchair users (plus 12% booking fee*)

Mon - Fri after 16:00 and weekends

£9.00 full / £7.50 concessions / £5.00 24 or under, disabled people and wheelchair users(plus 12% booking fee*)

*Booking fee applies to online and phone bookings only

Concessions

Concessions apply to Full Time Students, Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, 66+ who have retired, Equity and BECTU members and disabled people. Disabled people and wheelchair users can come to any slot on any day for £5.00.

Where applicable please produce proof of eligibility when collecting a ticket.

You can find out more information about Access at Undershed here. If we can do anything to make your visit to Undershed easier, please get in touch with us - just email communications@watershed.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.

You can visit Undershed from:

• 12:00 – 20:00 from Monday to Wednesday 

• 12:00 – 21:00 on Thursday and Friday

• 10:30 - 21:00 on Saturday

• 10:00 - 19:00 on Sunday

To visit Undershed you need to book one of the timed slots and turn up at the beginning of your time slot. We recommend you book in advance to avoid disappointment. 

To avoid any surprises, check the programme details in advance to view the specific schedule of the exhibition or event that you're interested in visiting. 

The experience has been designed to be particularly accessible for wheelchair users, blind or partially sighted individuals, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Please note, there is no audio description for blind or partially sighted visitors. While there are no descriptive subtitles, the installation’s audio consists solely of music, which is not essential to the experience. 

You can find out more information about them on our Access at Undershed page. If we can do anything to make your visit to Undershed easier, please get in touch with us - just email communications@watershed.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.

You are free to explore the space at your own pace. Your arrival time is flexible but to give yourself enough time to enjoy and explore the experience please arrive at least half an hour before the end of your slot. The installation features eight 20-minute films, in a 25-minute continuous loop, with no strict beginning or end to the experience. 

Yes, in the welcome area of the Undershed there are spaces to leave your belongings while you are inside the exhibition. A Gallery Assistant will be in this area at all times.

No - but the Café & Bar is on the first floor for refreshments before and after your visit to Undershed.

Yes - but please refrain from taking or sharing images of people without permission whilst they are participating in the work.

Yes. You are welcome to use any of the toilet facilities in Watershed then come back into the space.

Yes, we welcome resting at any point while you’re in Undershed. There is seating in both the welcome area and in the exhibition space. There are also yoga mats and blankets should you need to lie down at any point - and please speak to the Gallery Assistants if so.

If you’ve booked an accessible slot, please try to arrive on time. For all other bookings, you can still arrive up to 30 minutes before your slot ends.

There is a capacity of 16 for each bookable slot. If you prefer a quieter slot, we have introduced Relaxed Visits and Masked and Socially Distanced Visits, which both have reduced capacities.

We are currently evolving the Undershed model. We are likely to produce two themed and curated shows a year, plus a series of takeovers and showcases. We will issue a formal call for ideas based around our themes twice a year - look out for the first of these in early 2025. If you would like the Undershed curatorial team to consider your work outside of these themes, please fill out this form.

FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth suitable for children and we recommend parental guidance. 

We have programmed various Gallery Babies sessions:

• Mon 12:00: 5 May,  26 May, 16 Jun, 7 Jul
• Thu 12:00: 15 May, 5 Jun, 26 Jun
• Sat 10:30: 24 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul

Come with your baby (12months and under), there is no buggy parking as you are welcome to bring it in with you. Booking for this Gallery Baby slot is open now.

We have programmed various Relaxed Visit slots:

• Tue 12:00: 13 May, 3 June
• Thu 18:00: 22 May
• Sat 10:30: 10 May, 31 May

To be kept informed about Relaxed slots and other accessible events please sign up to our Accessible Mailing List. You can also let us know about your access requirements by signing up to our Access Register.

What to expect during a Relaxed Visit to Undershed:

• Maximum of 6 people in the space so you can spend longer with each of the artworks
• Gallery Assistants will have more time to spend with you if you need them and explain what to expect so you can choose which if the artworks you are comfortable to try.
• More seating options for you to rest and relax.
• The welcome space is a quiet space where you can chill out if you need it.

Yes, we have programmed various Masked and Socially Distanced slots:

• Wed 12:00: 21 May, 11 June
• Thu 12:00: 8 May, 29 May
• Sun 16:00: 4 May, 18 May, 8 June

To be kept informed about Masked and Socially Distanced slots and other accessible events please sign up to our Accessible Mailing List. You can also let us know about your access requirements by signing up to our Access Register.

What to expect during a Masked and Socially Distanced Visit? (MSD):

• Maximum of 4 visitors in the space.
• Our Gallery Assistants will also be wearing masks.
• Gallery Assistants will have more time to spend with you if you need them and explain what to expect so you can choose which if the artworks you are comfortable to try.
• More seating options will available for you to rest and relax.
• These events are open to everyone, but are part of our offer for audiences and customers who would rather they had more space and less people in the exhibition.
• For this reason mask wearing is mandatory throughout your visit if you're not exempt.

Undershed is new space for us and we're excited to welcome you to it. We know there will be things we can improve on and adapt. Please send us your thoughts and any outstanding questions you have - email us on communications@watershed.co.uk or have a chat with one of our Gallery Assistants.

No, the room is completely dark, lit only by the screens, which creates a dynamic, immersive environment. 

The installation is free roam, and you’re invited to explore the space however feels comfortable. Whether you choose to walk, sit, stand, or even lie down. 

There is no official age restriction, but the immersive dark environment means young children should be accompanied by an adult. While there are no intense strobe effects, the changing light from the screens can feel pronounced in the dark, and some moments in the music include sudden louder sounds. Those sensitive to low lighting or sound should take care.

Unfortunately, no the artwork includes flashing images, which may not be safe for those with photosensitive epilepsy.