Motion is located in a listed Victorian warehouse in the centre of Bristol, on the bank of the River Avon in close proximity to Temple-meads Station.
The existing building was formerly a gasworks and Marble Factory before it became a popular skatepark location. Motion began hosting parties in 2006 when the skate ramps formed part of the dancefloor until 2015 when the complex eventually turned into a full-time nightclub and music venue. Motion now hosts a multitude of events including gigs, festivals, sporting events, corporate hires and private events, as well as the club nights that the venue is famed for.