Space Hire at Storybox

Looking for a welcoming, flexible space to host a workshop, meeting or creative session?

We offer two welcoming, flexible spaces at Storybox that are located within Portview Trade Centre, available for ad hoc hire – The Storybox shop and The Storybox Studio. Designed for small businesses, creatives and community groups to host workshops, meetings and events in an inclusive, considered setting.

Whether you are running a workshop, hosting a collaborative session or need a calm place to meet clients or your team, record content or host photography or videography, our spaces can be booked by the hour or by the day.

Find out more information below or email is at info@storyboxni.com.

Choose Your Space

The Storybox Shop Space

A collaborative space set in the heart of the Storybox retail shop. This option suits sessions that benefit from energy, interaction and visibility, with your event taking place alongside our curated range of ethical and local products.

Storybox is present as part of the environment. You manage ticket sales and we collaborate with you to help promote your event across our platforms and support on the day where needed.

  • Best for workshops, networking events, product launches and community gatherings
  • Capacity up to 16 people
  • Availability evenings from 4pm and all day Sunday

Choose Your Space

The Storybox Studio Space

A calm, light filled studio located upstairs within Portview Trade Centre. This space can be used more independently and is ideal if you need privacy, focus or a quieter setting.

The studio is flexible and suits a wide range of uses.

  • Best for workshops, meetings, creative sessions, photoshoots, filming and small private events
  • Capacity up to 14 people
  • Availability weekdays 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 12.30pm
  • Further weekend hours available on request
  • Wheelchair accessible via lift access

Hear what other clients have to day

Space Hire Reviews

Eimear Campbell Art

"As an artist and facilitator, I have had a fantastic experience working with Storybox NI. The shop is filled with stunning local products and Rachel is so supportive of each and every business. Storybox stock a selection of my art prints, cushions and original paintings. Rachel is very professional and a great stockist to work with, always keeping in touch.

I have also facilitated Paint and Sip workshops in both the shop space and the beautiful Storybox studio, available for hire in Portview Trade Centre. I have found that both venues have worked really well for my workshops, with the cosy, intimate and naturally lit spaces helping to spark lots of creativity in workshop participants!

I would highly recommend visiting the shop for gifts that support local businesses and as a great venue for facilitating a variety of workshops.

Special thanks to Rachel for all the hard work, advice and help she has given me the past while!"

Eimear Campbell, Artist


Yellow Zest

"The shop is lovely, but it is so much more than that. Rachel also offers a welcoming space for workshops and activities, and Storybox has become such an important part of East Belfast. Our community is genuinely better for having her here."

Juliana Germínio, Director, Yellow Zest

Papercrown NI

"Without a doubt one of the best experiences I've had when it comes to hiring a venue to deliver a workshop. Rachel was fantastic at contributing to the marketing and promotion of my bookbinding workshop, in addition to creating a visually stunning and functional space for my attendees. Her hire costs are also incredibly competitive and I will definitely be using her beautiful gift shop again in the future for more events."

Anita Brown, Director, Papercrown NI

Enquiries & Bookings

To find out what’s included in our space hire packages, check availability, or request more details, email us at info@storyboxni.com with your preferred date, time, and space.

We’ll get back to you with availability, pricing, and next steps. If you have an idea you’d like to discuss or need a slightly different setup, just get in touch - we’re always happy to chat.

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Current Workshops

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