Warehouse Space at 50 Adderley Street
About this space
Large Victorian Warehouse. The former retort house was built in 1909 on a gasworks site of 1841-2. It was designed by Birmingham Council’s Gas Department, under the supervision of the Engineer-in-Chief Walter Chaney and with the involvement of the young gas engineer Cecil Carrington Barber. As the site where coal was carbonised to produce crude gas, a retort house was the heart of a gasworks. It contained benches of horizontal ‘retorts’, sealed vessels which were charged with coal and then heated by a furnace, releasing gas and leaving behind coke.
The former retort house is located behind (south) of 50 Adderley Street and to the west of the Warwick and Birmingham Canal. It is a steel-framed structure which was clad in brick and built on a long, oblong plan. The long elevations originally had arched openings over three levels but the interior actually comprised a cellar and a double-height main floor.
Prices
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day
About 50 Adderley Street
A large Victorian Warehouse and ancillary buildings, boasting modern facilities in a unique setting. Functionality meets character.
CRANE is an innovative new cross-purpose, creative, and performing arts space in Digbeth, Birmingham. Here you can be creative here!
We are looking forward to meeting you!
FAQ
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
At 50 Adderley Street, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
50 Adderley Street is located at 50 Adderley Street, in the Bordesley Green district of Birmingham.