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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
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Self Storage Units in London, Bristol and Manchester
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 Manchester, Bristol, Bath and London self storage units 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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I highly recommend this company. I was very satisfied with the service and Tamás was extremely kind!
Ferenc Petyus Sept 13, 2025Absolute professional team, thanks to Kelly, Kevin, Jerry and Thomas! Highly recommend for everyone!
Dániel Gömöri Sept 13, 2025What a great location and great people at the workspace! Michael, Anil were so helpful and dedicated towards their work and helped me choose the right storage with all the services given on time! Lee helped us move our luggage so efficiently , must say was a quite hassle free…
Harshit Patil Sept 13, 2025Really friendly and accommodating. They explained the whole process really well and made me feel welcome. Will definitely come back again!
Ben Clark Sept 12, 2025I needed to move to East London and I found a better deal with Vanguard than who I had been with previously. I'd never been with them before but trusted that the storage unit would be OK. On arrival the process was really smooth and Joe was really friendly and personable showing…
Ross Money Sept 12, 2025It’s been a great experience affordable and the staffs are very friendly, shout out to Lucky, made my moving out day such a breeze.
Oluwanifemi Omoshuli Sept 12, 2025Great service and helpful, thanks to all staff Kelly, Poppy, Kevin and Jerry. Highly recommend.
Daniel Smith Sept 12, 2025Truly one of the best places for an international student to store their stuff for the summer. Every staff member I’ve met at Vanguard has been extremely welcoming and nice. The place itself is safe, clean, and modern. I really couldn’t recommend Vanguard, especially since its…
Alejandro Betancourt Sept 12, 2025I’ve used Vanguard for years! Super safe storage and clean facilities…and really friendly staff! Everything is easy to manage from check in, to payments, to check out. AND they have cool artefacts from history in the facility which just adds a cool element of culture to…
Rebekah Mullen Sept 12, 2025Michael was super friendly, helpful and efficient. The facilities are really clean and well designed - would highly recommend!
Meg Palmer Sept 11, 2025A lovely man stopped me and my mum while I was getting my tyre fixed and asked if we would like a hot drink Of course we had to have one !!! such lovely people welcomed us aswell
Alliyah Riggon Sept 11, 2025Very friendly and hospitable workers! Made the process so easy and smooth, and always willing to help. Highly recommend it!
Nicolette Dos Santos Sept 10, 2025I am working with Vanguard self storage as Customer in root of 15 Years service provided its excellent. Kelly and Jerry Always N Always Go above & Beyond to Help Us. Thank you so much for your best service. I recommend your storage facility to my friends and Family. Thank…
rushit shah Sept 10, 2025Very good service
Kevin Button Sept 10, 2025The staff are very friendly, and the facility is clean and well-maintained. The units are perfect for storage — everything is secure and easy to access.
Justina Mihalache Sept 9, 2025Michael done an amazing job! Clear instructions and patience in customer service. Very charming personality having a nice chat with!
Rory Ho Sept 9, 2025Fantastic Customer Service!
Alex Hans Sept 9, 2025Been using Vanguard for a while. Steven from Victoria branch is amazing and their service is always trustworthy. 10/10
minasaiko Sept 8, 2025Mike and Kristina at the East London branch were fantastic and the process was smooth and fast. Highly recommend :)
Imran L Sept 8, 2025The facility is quite convenient and Michael was very friendly and patient with me!
Eileen Boels Sept 8, 2025Jerry help every time
Vitalijus Audickas Sept 7, 2025Vanguard self storage from my Omi view vanguard is the best staff are helpful
Dino Dino Sept 7, 2025Such amazing staff!!
Joe Cripps Sept 7, 2025As a Vanguard customer, I really feel the need of expressing my views and thoughts about my experiences with them, and thus far has been great, the services and communication i get from the staff is great, especially from Mr Jerry and Miss Kelly. I feel valued and respected and i…
Walter Rosa Sept 7, 2025Lee was great (paid me many compliments) and Maya made it a very pleasant experience
Clive Ramsden Sept 6, 2025
Self storage in London, Bristol, Bath and Manchester
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