Hire SO•CO
Your space. Your thing.
SO•CO is a flexible creative space in the heart of Norwich city centre, available to hire for pop-ups, workshops, exhibitions, launches, markets, meetings, private events and plenty more.
We’ve created a simple, adaptable space that can change depending on what you need it to be. Whether you’re testing an idea, bringing people together, showcasing your work or putting on something completely different, SO•CO gives you the space to make it happen.
A city centre space without the faff
Based on Pottergate in Norwich city centre, SO•CO is designed to be flexible, accessible and easy to make your own.
The space works particularly well for independent businesses, artists, makers, creatives and organisations looking for somewhere with personality without hiring a traditional function room or committing to a permanent shop.
Hire is available by the half day, full day or across multiple days, subject to availability.
Hire prices at a glance
Guide price
Half day From £60
Full day From £110
Evening From £90
Afternoon + evening From £145
Saturday full day Typically £200–£225
These are guide prices to help you plan your budget. Your final quote depends on your chosen date, booking slot and any additional requirements.
Monday–Thursday generally offers our most affordable rates. Friday–Sunday is priced higher, with higher rates throughout December.
Booking slots explained
Morning half day: 9am–1pm
Four hours of access, ideal for a morning workshop, meeting, content session or small pop-up.
Afternoon half day: 1pm–5pm
Four hours of access for an afternoon workshop, creative session, pop-up or gathering.
Half-day hire sits within one of these two slots. If you need hours that cross between slots, let us know and we’ll quote for your timings.
Full day: 9am–5pm
Eight hours of daytime access, giving you more time for a pop-up shop, exhibition, market, longer workshop or a programme of activities.
Full-day hire covers daytime use. For an event continuing into the evening, ask us for a combined quote.
Evening: 6pm–11pm
Five hours of access for evening workshops, talks, launches, socials and private gatherings.
Afternoon + evening: 1pm–11pm
Ten hours of continuous access, ideal when you need an afternoon to prepare before welcoming guests in the evening, or want to run activities across both periods.
All booking slots include setup and pack-down. Please allow time within your booking to prepare the space, welcome your guests and leave it in the condition you found it. Earlier access or extra time must be agreed in
advance and may carry an additional charge.
Multi-day hire and regular bookings
Planning an exhibition, several workshops or a longer pop-up?
We can put together a package for consecutive days, regular bookings or a residency. Tell us your preferred dates, access requirements and how you plan to use the space, and we’ll provide a tailored quote.
Haven’t chosen a date yet?
That’s absolutely fine. Use the guide prices above as a starting point and tell us whether you’re considering a weekday, weekend or December booking.
Once you have a preferred date or a shortlist, we can check availability and give you an exact quote. If your dates are flexible, let us know—we can help you explore the more affordable options.
How to book
Tell us about your idea. Include your preferred dates, access times, expected guest numbers and any special requirements.
Receive your quote. We’ll check availability and confirm the most suitable hire option.
Secure your booking. A 25% booking deposit and completed hire agreement secure your date once confirmed by SO•CO.
Pay your remaining balance. The balance is due 30 days before your booking. For bookings made within 30 days, full payment is required to secure the date.
Dates remain subject to availability until your booking is confirmed.
Make it yours
SO•CO is intentionally kept adaptable.
Keep things stripped back and minimal, bring in your own branding and displays, build a temporary shop, hang work, move things around or completely transform the space for the day.
We want it to feel like your event, curated, flexible for true Norwich visionaries
What can you use SO•CO for?
Pop-up shops
Creative workshops
Exhibitions and galleries
Product and brand launches
Small markets
Talks and networking events
Photoshoots and content days
Community events
Private gatherings
Curated experiences
Classes and creative sessions
And if what you’re planning isn’t on the list, ask us anyway. We like a good idea.
Private Creative Events
Looking for something a little different for a hen party, adult birthday, team social or get-together?
SO•CO hosts curated private creative events in our Norwich city-centre space, bringing together the venue, activity and atmosphere so you don’t have to organise every little detail.
Choose from relaxed craft sessions, themed sip & paint evenings and other creative workshops, with options tailored to your group and the kind of event you’re planning.
Perfect for:
Hen parties
Adult birthdays
Friendship groups
Team socials
Celebrations
Creative get-togethers
Private creative events start from £35 per person, with options to add drinks, food, styling and personalised extras to make more of an occasion of it.
Got something specific in mind? Tell us your idea, group size and preferred date and we’ll see what we can create.
Private creative events packages available for groups in Norwich city centre.