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Trusted Self Storage for 60 years
We have proven our ability to provide impeccable services time and time again, having been trusted with some of the nation’s most valuable belongings to provide safe, secure storage unit space at the most competitive rates. Other benefits of storing with us include:
- CCTV & Individually alarmed units
- Local team on hand to assist
- Immaculately clean storage facilities
- A trusted, customer friendly service
Vanguard storage is super helpful and so efficient! The whole staff are amazing
Chloe Cass
Self Storage Units in the UK's Major Cities
We go to great lengths to ensure that our storage facilities are safe, secure and managed to high standards. We offer units in a variety of sizes from storage lockers to outdoor 20ft container storage in London and huge rooms – take a look at our storage size guide – all of which are secured with locks, access control systems, 24 hour CCTV coverage, and fire and burglar alarms.
What’s more, our London, Bristol, Bath, and Manchester facilities are among the most desirable in the country. We take immense pride in maintaining the tidiness and ambience of our storage facilities at all times. That means you can rest assured that your belongings will remain safe whilst they’re in our care, within a secure storage facility.
Vanguard Self Storage prides itself on delivering a warm, personal and professional service that truly sets it apart. We make storage safe and easy. Whether you opt for our door-to-door "man and van" service or rely on our skilled forklift drivers, rest assured, your belongings are in capable hands.
Our light, clean, and spacious lobbies offer a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy a complimentary hot drink and admire the restored vintage airplanes that embody the care and attention we afford to our customers and their stored items.
Storage sizing guide
Storage sizing guide
Equivalent to: A locker
This is our smallest unit, which is referred to as a locker. Lockers are ideal for storing a few boxes, suitcases or bags and are very popular with students for storage outside of term time. These small units are also ideal for businesses who need to free up a bit of space.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A small van
One of our smaller units, suitable for small pieces of furniture and other small items. It is useful for students or anyone looking to store excess items from their attic or shed. Perfect for storing a small collection of business equipment, it holds up to 30 medium boxes.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: 1/4 of a single car garage
This is one of our more popular smaller units, suitable for small items of furniture and boxes. Ideal for those items in your home that are used seasonally or for storing away those infrequently used objects in your business, such as spare monitors, filing cabinets etc.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A garden shed
This room is suitable for small consignments of furniture and boxes, and is likely to accommodate goods equivalent to those that could fit inside a typical transit van, a large garden size shed or a small one-person flat.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A mid-sized van.
One of our most popular sizes, suitable for a studio flat's worth of items and furniture. Perfect if you’re getting ready to set up a small office an need a place to keep furniture and equipment until the fit-out is complete.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A Luton van
This size unit is great for anyone who is clearing out a one-bedroom flat or several rooms from a small home. Ideal for boxes and furniture, as well as items from the garage, loft, or small office. You can fit a range of office equipment and furniture within this unit.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A single car garage
Often used as a room to store the contents of a 2-bedroom flat or small house. This size of room also offers the convenience of circulation space if you need a room that gives space to store away or withdraw items frequently.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A double car garage
This size is suitable for storage of consignments moved to store by 7.5t lorry and will normally accommodate the contents of a typical two or three-bedroom house. These units will often be found at ground floor level within our stores for additional ease of access.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
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If 150sq ft isn’t enough for your requirements, don’t worry – for businesses with large storage needs we can accommodate storage rooms of up to 1,000 sq ft or more. Please get in touch with our friendly team and see what we have to offer.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
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Great experience. Lovely team. Very helpful
Kay Fermandel Jan 5, 2026Very hepful and efficient. Personnel were super friendly and showed us several units before we made any decisions. The units were all clean and security system excellent. We also used the van, thanks Caleb for that assistance. Over all would highly recommend.
Vivien Sewell Jan 5, 2026Nice facility. Clean. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good facilities and security. It’s not 24/7 access which is worth knowing, but otherwise great.
Ollie Jan 3, 2026Lee was fab!
Josh Empson Jan 3, 2026Lee was fab! Warm welcome and easy!
Stephanie Hardwick Jan 3, 2026Mike and the team are the best! Mike was so helpful, considerate and friendly. He made our packing and storing experience so much easier and calmer during quite a stressful time.
Angela Dec 31, 2025Mike was so helpful today when we arrived near to closing time to access the storage. He was calm, showed us around and sorted us with trolleys so we could unload easily. He was really kind and welcoming and I’d recommend using this storage facility.
Alex Dec 31, 2025Great space and service. Mike and the team were extremely helpful, efficient and friendly. Thank you!
Louise Dec 31, 2025Came in to have a look at the plane, really nice and clean establishment. The staff were really friendly ☺️
Emilia Maiczek Dec 31, 2025From start to finish everyone at Vanguard was incredibly helpful. I have never put anything in storage before so didn't understand how it all worked, but I was given guidance, advice, a padlock and prompt, helpful and extremely polite responses. If and when I do this again, I…
Phillida Purvis Dec 30, 2025Andy was extremely helpful getting us inducted and sorted for out 90sq ft storage unit for our house move. Very impressed with ease of access, security and cleanliness. The choice of trolleys to use onside also are a big help! Cheapest price compared to 3 other well known storage…
Ben Roscoe Dec 30, 2025Andy was an amazing help showing us the options we had available and helped with every question. Very helpful and friendly. We look forward to using the space.
ACOMX LIMITED Dec 30, 2025The team at the storage facility is extremely kind, always helpful, and very friendly and professional. They are consistently welcoming, always smiling, which makes treating with them a real pleasure ( Thank you, Steve and Alastair) .
Patricia Cabrera Dec 29, 2025Came in for some boxes and Lucky at reception was great and very helpful. Thank you 👍
Justin Green Dec 28, 2025Great service, 5 years customer, Rasheed is very welcoming and knowledgeable. Thank you
Prudence Smith Dec 27, 2025Really smooth experience with Vanguard Self Storage. Big thanks to Rasheed, Joe, and Mike for being super helpful and professional. Would definitely use again.
Aaditya Dec 23, 2025Vanguard Storage in Swinton has been outstanding from start to finish. Andy was incredibly accommodating, ensuring everything ran smoothly, and when he was away, Ben stepped in seamlessly with the same level of professionalism and care. The facility itself is spotless, well…
Steve Bostock Dec 22, 2025Mike Kristina was incredibly helpful today!!He assisted us with moving and disassembling furniture in the storage room, even in the heat. Very patient, friendly, and professional. Thank you so much for the great service!
xiaowei fan Dec 21, 2025I've used the service for many years and everything went as expected - couldn't recommend more. Special thanks for Joe, Mike and team.
Rafael Dec 21, 2025I truly appreciate Vanguard Storage for keeping my belongings safe and in excellent condition while I searched for new accommodation. The staff were respectful, friendly, and very helpful throughout the process. As this was my first time using a storage facility, I was a bit…
Deborah Elebiju Dec 21, 2025Andy has been brilliant lovely to deal with him Superb service and very clean self.store
Andrew Miles Dec 19, 2025Caleb and Marcos have been great helps setting me up at Vanguard. Thanks guys!
Jason Hodges Dec 18, 2025I have never used Vanguard services, but I’m passing by their business on a daily basis. I appreciate your Christmas decorations, thanks for that!
Olja Dec 18, 2025Great to deal with, easy to access. Thanks Steve!
Louise Gordon Dec 17, 2025Great experience. Exceptional service from Joe. Would use again.
J J Dec 16, 2025
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