The Barrel Store

The Barrel Store is located in the Still Building which runs alongside the Western Line train track. This historic space exudes character with original wooden interior roof framing, windows, and brick walls. Reinforced and strengthened in the mid-2000s saw the installation of concrete walls and floors, and industrial heavy-duty steel beams.

The footprint of the space is long and narrow with an entrance door at one end and original large wooden barn-style sliding doors at the other secured with chunky chain and padlock. These open onto the exterior wooden deck and bench seats perfect to enjoy during warmer months.

It is frequently used for private events (subject to approval), film, music, photography shoots, exhibitions, and weddings, as well as a making and studio space.

What's included

Capacity: 100

There is no permanent lighting or heating in the Barrel Store. There are several double power points for use.

Wifi is available.

There are no kitchen facilities or water outlets available at all.

Accessible Bathrooms located on the Ground Floor/Foyer inside the nearby Opanuku Building. These are shared with our resident Artists and Arts Organisations.

Additional Costs

Equipment for this space, such as tables and chairs, are available for hire upon request.

A TV can be hired at an additional rate (subject to availability)

A Service Fee is applied to all casual bookings which covers the use of utilities and consumables during the hire (additional fees may apply for larger/longer bookings).

Security is required after 8pm at an additional cost.

A High-Impact Event surcharge of an additional 40% per hour may be charged for bookings that fall into the following categories:

• All live audience and filming events

• Events spread over the Estate using multiple spaces

• Events with more than 100 participants (outdoor events over 150 participants require council permits)

• Events requiring traffic management and/or large numbers of vehicles which exceed available car spaces.

• Events with expected high noise levels, high electricity usage and/or waste management

• Events requiring staff to provide additional support, and communication with estate residents.

Please read all of our space rules on this page before requesting a booking