Event Space at Carriage Shed
About this space
A unique semi-covered event space with a huge variety of events taking place throughout the year from music festivals to open air cinema.Our open-air venue is highly versatile and can adapt to accommodate a range of events and activities.
Final capacity depends on the area used, infrastructure, and event type. Standing capacity ranges between 600–750 guests. Seated capacity is subject to a site visit and approval. For events involving alcohol, security is mandatory — at least 1 licensed security guard per 100 attendees.
Utilities & Facilities
Electricity
2 pop-up power stations on-site, each offering 4 x 16A commando sockets.
Water
A standard non-potable outdoor tap is available.
Toilets
There are no permanent toilet facilities on-site. For any event lasting over 6 hours or involving a high volume of alcohol, temporary toilets must be hired in line with health and safety regulations.
Parking
Free on-site parking for organisers is limited to 3 vehicles. Public parking is available nearby at Queens Road NCP.
Prices
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
For events involving alcohol, security is mandatory — at least 1 licensed security guard per 100 attendees.
Perimeter
A defined perimeter must be maintained for any ticketed events, in line with licensing and health & safety requirements. A perimeter map is available on request, and a site visit is required to review and confirm the boundaries, which must be included in the hire agreement.
Noise
Sound levels must not exceed 60–65 dB at the nearest residential boundary between 9:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
Access
Uninterrupted public and emergency access must be maintained to both Chester Rail Station and OnDry hire for the venue is £1495 + VAT per day. There will be an additional fee for a PRS / PPL license (subject to event and capacities proposed). Hire includes access to the venue from 7am – 11pm, with the event live from 9am – 9.30pm (not serving alcohol) or 12pm – 9.30pm (serving alcohol) along with use of our Premises License and electricity and full marketing support.
In order to comply with the licensing for the site, site must be clear of people by 9.30pm and plant by 11pm with no further noise or activity occurring past 11pm. Event organisers are responsible for distributing full event plans and safety documents 28 days prior to event & providing clear and safe signage throughout the site for their event.
Further information will be provided. For multi-day events, overnight security must be provided by the event organisers for any infrastructure or equipment left on-site. If serving alcohol, additional infrastructure must be hired, such as bar and portable toilets.
Additional fees excluded from the venue hire include:
• Markets Licence – these must be applied for directly with CWAC.
• PRS / PPL Licenses. These will be payable in advance of all events
subject to type of music, amount of attendees and line up.
• Any equipment or infrastructure that is left on-site to be collected out of
the originally hired dates, e.g. toilets, Heras fencing, generators, etc.
About Carriage Shed
Carriage Shed is a unique semi-covered event space with a huge variety of events taking place throughout the year from music festivals to open air cinema.Our open-air venue is highly versatile and can adapt to accommodate a range of events and activities.
Our annual programme constantly changes year on year, so we are always looking for new, innovative events to deliver to the crowds of Chester and the North West.
We are open to food and drink festivals, live music events, markets, open-air cinema, wedding fairs, wellbeing events, though this not a definitive list; we are keen to start any conversation and hear organisers' event ideas!
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