Frequently asked questions

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Do you have a question about Spaces & Stories? Browse our FAQs, and if you don't see your question, drop us a line using our Enquire form.

No, we are not an agency. Our venues either have  management agreements in place, or are part of our sister company, Broadwick Spaces, which sits under Broadwick Group, our parent company. Our fees are the same as those provided directly by the venues.

Yes we do, we pay agents 10% on the contracted venue hire only.

Yes, our Commercial Relationships Manager is on hand to discuss your needs and match your calendar of events with our portfolio of spaces.

Our portfolio is continuously evolving to new sites and cities. At present, the majority of our spaces are located in London, with additional venues in Manchester and Nottingham.

Yes we do, we have Depot Mayfield in Manchester and The Pumping Housein Nottingham.

We are currently developing our overseas offices, with a pipeline of venues in Europe and the United States, and  an office in New York.

Our largest space is Silverworks Island, an open-air venue located near London City Airport. The space has a standing capacity of up to 20,000 guests.

Our smallest space, The Speakeasy, is located in our York Road venue, located in London’s Waterloo. It provides an intimate environment for up to 8 people.

We have a wide range of celebration venues within our portfolio, varying in size. Based on your requirements, the team can curate a selection of spaces for you to celebrate in style.

Yes, some of our spaces offer event packages. To find out which options are available for your event, email hello@spacesstories.com

Yes we do, we have curated  collections within our portfolio of spaces, including an ‘open air collection’ and our collection of ‘venues with a view’, which are perfect spaces for hosting a summer party.

Many of the spaces in our portfolio would be great for a Christmas party. Please let the Spaces & Stories team guide you toward the best options based on your event brief.

Yes absolutely, we host many ticketed events in our spaces, including large-scale live concerts, conferences and exhibitions.  Get in touch with the team to discuss ticketing, security and infrastructure requirements.

Yes, we host private events in several of our spaces. Please let the Spaces & Stories team guide you towards the best option and assist you with your vision.

You can connect with us on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and Linkedin.

You can speak to the team by telephone on 0203 319 9332 and email them on info@spacesstories.com. Alternatively, you can fill in an enquiry form.

Our employment opportunities can be found on our careers page.

The hire price of our spaces depends upon the  length of hire, date and exact requirements. If you would like a quote, please email the  Spaces & Stories team with your brief and they can get back to you with an estimate.

We are an established location and event space provider with a difference. Our sites range in style and scale, but are all individual in character, from landmark locations to cultural cornerstones. We help you create stories that endure.

The spaces within our portfolio are designed with flexibility in mind and can be activated for many types of hires. This ranges from filming and photography to live ticketed events and product launches.

Please send questions about specific venues to info@spacesstories.com, where you can also arrange a virtual tour or site visit with the team.

Spaces & Stories have a list of preferred suppliers,which enables us to offer the best possible experience for your hire. Please speak to a member of the Spaces & Stories team should you wish to use a different supplier.

All Covid-19 Safety measures are in accordance with Government guidance.

This include but are not limited to:

  • Enhanced cleaning across all areas of the spaces
  • Anti-viral fogging pre and post hire.
  • Improved ventilation systems for the full space(s).
  • Regular cleaning of high touch point areas across the spaces.
  • Hygiene & Sanitation stations points around the spaces.

All individuals attending the site must acknowledge that the measures and restrictions in place at the spaces also require personal responsibility on each individual for adhering to the requirements in place at the time that may include but are not limited to, those relating to personal hygiene, testing and reporting health issues, and self-isolating and not attend site if they’re unwell. Each attendee must accept that these provisions are required to protect the health and wellbeing of themselves and others.

To book a space, contact the Spaces & Stories team to receive a quote and discuss the requirements of your event. Once agreed, they will put you in touch with the in-venue contact to continue planning for your hire.

Email the Spaces & Stories team at info@spacesstories.com to organise a private viewing or virtual tour of our spaces.

Yes, we offer bespoke hire for short and long-term projects. Because we launch new venues so frequently, we have unrivalled long-term diary availability. For the right projects we can also offer off-market venues and spaces that  are pre-launch – meaning we can offer you first choice of the diary.

While we are not a venue finding agency, we have multiple spaces in the development that may suit your needs and an extensive network of venue contacts. Please contact our bespoke hire team for more information.

Spaces & Stories is a straightforward and comprehensive venue management solution. It delivers expertise in three key areas: Venue Design & Launch, Sales & Marketing and Operations & Delivery. We take end-to-end care of all elements of a space’s life cycle as well as recruitment & staffing, training, marketing, legal and finance.

 

We specialise in placemaking and meanwhile projects, providing agile solutions for spaces that are awaiting their next phase of life. We are known for delivering exceptional commercial results. Weraise the profile of a space by driving footfall and exposure,to drive relationships that last.

Yes, we are always looking for exciting new spaces to add to our portfolio. If you have a space you would like to discuss with our venue management team, please email hello@spacesstories.com

Our portfolio is  characterised by our core values of form, function and flexibility.The spaces range from open-air arenas to historic landmarks and  exclusive skyscrapers,with capacities ranging from  8 to 20,000 people.

Yes, we also have an office in New York and are actively looking for opportunities in America and Europe.

The minimum term we would consider is 18 months.

Yes, placemaking and community building is at the heart of our mission.  We understand that many developments want to demonstrate community value and our aim is always to enhance our local environments – from providing a home for local charities, to offering complimentary tickets for residents and developing programs for residents, community and people are at the heart of all we do.

We utilise a wide selection of commercial models, from joint ventures to management agreements and easing arrangements. We always operate as the exclusive venue management partner.

Currently, we are only listing venues which we exclusively manage and operate.

Yes, in fact the majority of our spaces house much more than event space and we are well used to integrating our activity into busy venues. From tenants, ticketed culture, offices, restaurants and pop-ups,  we can bring our expertise to your space in order to advise on how to get the most out of your multi-use space.