A photo studio with floor-to-ceiling greenery, large skylights, and velvet seating at Clapton Tram.
A photo studio with green plants, white brick walls, polished floors, and wood cabinets at Clapton Tram.
A photo studio with a white cyclorama backdrop, tall indoor plants, and natural light at Clapton Tram.
A photo studio with skylights, abundant hanging plants, green sofas, and a white cyclorama wall at Clapton Tram.

Plant filled Photo Studio at Clapton Tram

Photo Studio
·
Whole venue
38-40 Upper Clapton Road, Unit 20, London, E5 8BQ –
Clapton Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 20
seats
Up to 20
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Film & photography daylight studio.
Converted Victorian stable within an old horse drawn tram depot.
1800 sqft Art Studio | Warehouse Space.
Filled with plants.
Available for shoots and events.
So many shoot opportunities.

Amazing double–height area in which to shoot.
Natural light from skylights runs the full length of the space.
Stable floor.
Pretty staircase.

Antique Furniture.
Unique and creative shooting space.
Styling | make up area and rail.
Brand new kitchen appliances.
Everything you need for your shoot.

3 stops from Liverpool Street Station.
Parking in the courtyard.
Plus free parking on surrounding streets.


Entrance size: 3m.
Space size: 8 x 13m.
Noise level: quiet during the week.
Plugs and power output: single phase power.
On-site parking: first come first served.
Street parking: depends on availability.
Toilets available.
Secure overnight storage.

Usually booked for

Baby Shower

Typically for 10-20 guests and costs about £900.

"Beautiful space, communicative friendly host, good location, amazing smelling bathroom..."

- Alice T. Aug 2025

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200–£300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 19:00
from £200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
19:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 20
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 20
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free parking is available on-site
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Plants and botanicals
Original Victorian Stable Floors
Small Terrace with evergreen planting
Double Height Space
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Please take care with the plants - they are fragile.
Please return all props to the original position.
Please remove all rubbish from the site at the end of the day - there are bins in the driveway for a reasonable amount of waste.
No alcohol to be consumed on site.
Children to be accompanied if going on the rear mezzanine.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(22 reviews and ratings - )

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BO
Blanche O.
Verified review
Unusual Space · 20 guests · March 2026
This space was amazing! It was so beautiful and magical :) It was well designed and maintained. It had everything we needed. I had the most special.and intimate celebration... it was like out of an enchanted dream :) John and the staff were so kind and friendly... really made my day special.
5.0
HT
Hamish T.
Verified review
Stag Party · 17 guests · July 2026
Great space. John incredibly helpful throughout. Highly recommend putting on events there.
5.0
AC
Abida C.
Verified review
PR Event · 20 guests · December 2025
Hired the venue for a PR event, guests absolutely loved the place, John was very welcoming and easy to work with, had a great time.
5.0
AT
Alice T.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 17 guests · August 2025
Beautiful space, communicative friendly host, good location, amazing smelling bathroom
5.0

FAQ

Yes, there is a white cove where you can project images.

Yes, the studio has hosted many live bands over the years. As it’s a Saturday, there shouldn’t be any issues with noise.

The studio is at the end of the courtyard, up the metal stairs. Unit 20 has a green door, and someone will be there to show clients around.

No, there shouldn’t be any issues with noise for Saturday events.

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Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Clapton Tram

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Location

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Meet your host

John Bassam
Member of Tagvenue since November 2022
22 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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