The Stables

The Stables has a rack rate of £8,000 + VAT per day, though rates can be reduced for longer-term hires. The base price includes the 4,500 sq ft venue space across two floors, courtyard access, and basic lighting. Additional mandatory costs include security (£25 + VAT per person per hour with 1 required for setup/breakdown and 2 required when live), cleaning fee (£150 + VAT), and external supplier fee (£500 + VAT if using non-approved vendors).

The Stables has a total capacity of approximately 300-315 guests standing before production across 4,500 sq ft over two floors plus an outside courtyard. The lower gallery holds up to 100 guests before production. The venue features two street frontages (Earlham Street and Shelton Street) with 5 large glass viewing windows and street-level access.

The Stables has a strict 10pm (22:00) cut-off time due to lease restrictions, with no loud activities or receptions permitted after 21:00 due to estate restrictions. No loud music is allowed at all after 21:00, and the volume must not disturb neighboring residents and businesses throughout the event.

The venue includes Sonos speakers suitable for background music and spot lighting throughout. However, for events with DJs or presentations, you'll need to bring in a separate PA system. The venue does not provide tables, chairs, or other furniture as it operates as a dry hire space.

Artwork removal is possible but costs £3,000-£6,000 + VAT depending on the pieces. More cost-effective alternatives include using drapery to cover artwork or creating prefabricated structures to sit on top of the existing displays.

Security is mandatory with 1 operative required for setup/breakdown and 2 operatives required when the event is live, charged at £25 + VAT per person per hour. If the event is limited to the ground floor only, one less security operative may be required.

The venue offers vehicle access and direct loading options through the outside courtyard, with delivery access for easy loading. The space has double frontages and street-level access, making it suitable for events requiring significant furniture or equipment installation.

External suppliers can be used but require approval and incur an additional fee of £500 + VAT. The venue provides a list of recommended and accredited food & beverage suppliers who can provide everything from bowl food and canapés to luxurious theatre dinners and open bar service.

The venue requires advance booking with site visits available by appointment. Payment terms and deposit requirements vary by event type and duration. For longer-term hires (such as exhibitions), rates can be negotiated below the standard £8,000 + VAT daily rate.

The Stables is not suitable for events requiring late-night entertainment (past 10pm), loud music after 9pm, or events needing more than 315 standing guests. The 21:00 sound restriction makes it inappropriate for parties, club-style events, or receptions requiring background music throughout the evening.