of the smaller halls of residence at the University of Bristol and is located away from the main grouping of halls in Stoke Bishop. As a result, the hall has a strong individual identity and close knit community. Ball The Goldney Ball is an annual event held in the grounds of Goldney Hall to mark the end of term and the summer exam period for students in the Bristol area and typically attracts over 1000 students. Previous artists to headline and perform at the Ball include Hot Chocolate (1998), Roni Size (1999), Shy FX, DJ Hype, BodyRockers, Ninja Tune, Jools Holland, and the Scratch Perverts, as well as illusionist Derren Brown. Profit from the event is donated to local, national and international charities. Motto The hall's motto is ("Honour is the Reward of Virtue"). Sports The hall fields a number of sports teams including football, netball and rugby. Goldney Hall FC compete in the Bristol University Intramural Accenture League 4. They won the title in the 09/10, 12/13 and 15/16 seasons. Film location Goldney Hall is a popular location for filming with The Chronicles of Narnia, The House of Eliott, Truly, Madly, Deeply, the 2002 Christmas episode of Only Fools and Horses, Casualty and Skins being filmed there. Its latest appearance is in the BBC series Sherlock, as the venue for the wedding of John Watson and Mary Morstan in the second episode of the third season, "The Sign of Three". Notable former residents James Landale Matt Lucas Alastair Summerlee Euan Blair, son of Tony Blair See also Grade I listed buildings in Bristol Shell Grotto, Margate References Further reading Jackson, Hazelle Shell Houses and Grottoes (Shire Books, 2001). External links Goldney Hall Guide – University of Bristol Images of the gardens – BBC Bristol, 2014 Houses completed in 1724 University of Bristol halls of residence Grade II listed buildings in Bristol Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol Country houses in Bristol Alfred Waterhouse buildings English gardens in English Landscape Garden style Shell grottoes Buildings and structures in Clifton, Bristol Hall Grade II* listed parks and gardens in Bristol Georgian architecture in Bristol 1956 establishments in England 1724 establishments in England Grade II* listed residential buildings