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 with courtyard, gallery finish with spot lighting throughout, and Sonos speakers for background music. Security guards are mandatory at £25 + VAT per person per hour (1 required for setup/de-rig, 2-4 required when live), plus a cleaning fee of £150 + VAT.

The Stables has a strict 10pm cut-off time due to lease restrictions, with no loud activities or receptions permitted after 21:00 (9pm). Music volume must not disturb neighboring residents and businesses, with no loud music at all after 21:00. The latest possible finish time is 22:00 (10pm), and late license applications are not possible due to estate restrictions.

The venue offers 4,500 sq ft across two floors plus an outside courtyard, with a total capacity of approximately 300-315 guests standing before production. The lower gallery alone holds up to 100 guests before production. The space features two frontages on Earlham Street and Shelton Street with double frontages and large glass windows for excellent street visibility.

The venue includes Sonos speakers ideal for background music and spot lighting throughout with gallery finish. For events requiring DJs or presentations, you'll need to bring in a separate PA system. The venue does not provide tables, seating, or advanced AV equipment as part of the dry hire, though they can recommend AV production and furniture hire suppliers.

Artwork removal is possible but comes with a cost of approximately £3,000-£6,000 + VAT depending on the artworks in question. More cost-effective solutions include using drapery to cover artworks or creating prefabricated structures to sit on top of the artwork. The venue operates with a gallery finish, so artwork considerations are important for event planning.

The venue features an outside courtyard with delivery access for easy loading, accommodating multiple vehicles for load-in/out. There's street level access with vehicle access and direct loading options. The space has two entrances on different streets (Earlham Street and Shelton Street), providing flexibility for deliveries and guest access.

Yes, security is mandatory with guards required at £25 + VAT per person per hour (minimum 1 for setup/de-rig, 2-4 when live). A cleaning fee of £150 + VAT applies to all bookings. If using external suppliers not on their approved list, an external supplier fee of £500 + VAT may apply. All prices exclude VAT at 20%.

The Stables operates as a dry hire venue and does not provide catering as part of the venue hire. They have a list of recommended food and beverage suppliers who can provide everything from bowl food and canapés to luxurious theatre dinners, plus crafted cocktails and open bar service. External catering is permitted, though supplier approval may be required.

The venue experiences high demand with frequent mentions of dates being fully booked or having early interest from other parties. For popular dates, especially during peak seasons, booking well in advance is recommended. The booking process involves initial enquiry, site visits can be arranged, and detailed proposals are provided including floor plans, supplier lists, and technical specifications.

The Stables is designed as a custom-built concept venue with gallery finish and spot lighting throughout, making it ideal for art exhibitions. The 4,500 sq ft space offers blank canvas options with creative freedom to transform the venue, branding opportunities, and customizable AV options. The double frontage with large glass windows provides excellent street visibility for attracting visitors to exhibitions.