Spaces: Mettle Works

Mettle Works

Mettle Works Spaces

Mettle Works is a multipurpose space that can fulfil your needs, be they large or small.

At Mettle Works, we are more than just a space — we’re a hub for creativity, collaboration, and culture in the heart of Chelmsford’s industrial district. Whether you’re planning a standout event, looking for an inspiring workspace, or need a private studio to fuel your passion, Mettle Works has the perfect solution for you.

If you have a project you’d like to realise, please complete our Proposal Form below and one of our team will get back to you.

The Spaces

Warehouse

Area:

405 sq m

Dimensions:

Length – 27m

Width – 15m

Height – 6m

Capacity:

Standing – 700 (TBC)

Seating – Please enquire

Dinner – Please enquire

Our expansive warehouse venue is a blank canvas, ideal for hosting events of all types — from workshops and exhibitions to private gatherings, brand activations, awards dinners, trade shows, indoor markets and performances.

Either used it in it’s fullest or divided it into sections, the Warehouse can be tailored to the specifics of your needs.

It’s empty shell nature is the ideal place to let your imaginations run wild and turn your projects from dreams into reality.

The Cash Rooms

Area:

196 sq m

Dimensions:

The Cash Rooms are 3 individual spaces that can be used as one or separately. Light and airy, quiet, more intimate spaces. Perfect for workshops, meetings, small conferences.

Cash Room 1 has windows all along it’s south facing side so is bathed in natural light all day.

The Cash Rooms are also wonderfully suited for private hire events and parties.

Room 1

60 sq m

Length – 12m

Width – 5m

Height – 2.5m

Room 2

55 sq m

Length – 11m

Width – 5m

Height – 2.5m

Room 3

31.5 sq m

Length – 7m

Width – 4.5m

Height – 2.5m

The Cage

15 sq m

Length – 5m

Width – 3m

Height – 2.5m

The Trap

Area:

50 sq m

Dimensions:

Length – 10m

Width – 5m

Height – 4m

The Trap, an offshoot from The Warehouse, is a high security facility that epitomises Mettle Works at it’s most raw.

The metal grating ceiling, barbed wire, secure transfer machinery, it’s industrial as the building gets.

Small gigs, photoshoots / filming, livestreams, exhibitions. this confined space is highly versatile and can be arranged in a number of configurations based on the activity.

The Vaults and Walkthrough

The Vaults

Area:

16 sq m

Dimensions:

Length – 8m

Width – 2m

Height – 2m

The Vaults are one of our favourite features of the entire building. A nod to the buildings past life. Tough and impenetrable – a demonstration of strength and longevity. A signifier of the intentions of the Mettle Works project.

Already featured in the Bridget. ‘Hairspray’ music video, when vaults are required, this area of the building makes for the perfect filming location.

The Yard

Area:

368 sq m

Dimensions:

Length – 46m

Width – 8m

Like The Warehouse, The Yard is another large scale blank space to being your ideas to life. Can be used in its entirety or shrunk down to fit your needs.

Accessible from inside Mettle Works but with it’s own external entrance. It can be used individually or in conjunction with the inside spaces.

Summer festival events will find an ideal home in the urban setting. Perfect for consumer ticketed events, food markets and anything that lend themselves to an outdoor setting.

Vehicular accessible, it can also be utilised for crew parking.