The Neon is one of very few drive-in car studios in the region: around 1,900 sq ft of controlled shooting space with a vehicle loading door and a colour-customisable LED ceiling that turns the whole room into a lighting instrument. Drive the car in, set the ceiling to the colour the shot needs, and photograph or film a vehicle in conditions a forecourt or unit shoot can never give you.
For dealerships across Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, that means stock photography, model launches and social content shot to a standard that stands out on every listings platform. For wrap shops, detailers, automotive creators and music video directors, it means a space built around vehicles rather than squeezed around them. The Neon is in Colwick, minutes from Nottingham city centre. The room is dry hire - bring your own kit or add equipment hire - with remote support on hand. Full days start from £1,200 including VAT (£1,000 ex), quoted against your brief, so enquire with your dates.
The Neon is full days only, from £1,200 including VAT (£1,000 ex), quoted to your brief - and hired dry: bring your own kit or add equipment hire, with remote support on hand. Built for dealership stock days and productions rather than hourly hire. Add The Gathering podcast room from £90 per hour, including VAT.
Drive-in car studios in the UK typically cost £650 to £1,500+ per day, with most found in London. The Neon in Nottingham starts from £1,200 per day including VAT (£1,000 ex VAT), full days only, with the final quote shaped by crew size, kit and turnaround. That buys a programmable LED ceiling, vehicle loading door and around 1,900 sq ft of controlled space, three-phase power and 2.4m of clear height.
Story + Space is in Colwick, a few minutes east of Nottingham city centre with easy access and parking, and The Neon has a dedicated vehicle loading door. Full address and arrival details are sent with every booking confirmation.
Around 1,900 sq ft, which comfortably takes a car with room to light and shoot all the way around it, with a full 2.4m of clear ceiling height. It also works as a large-format studio for oversized products and set builds.
Yes. The Neon starts from £1,200 per day including VAT, and every other room's rate is published on the site. Most studios make you request a quote for automotive work; we would rather you cost a stock day or a production in two minutes. All prices include VAT, so the number you see is the number you pay.
Yes. Full days are arranged by enquiry, and memberships from £99 per month suit dealerships and detailers shooting every week. Get in touch to block out regular dates.
Bookings are open. Founding member pricing is still available for the first 50 members - leave your email for the details.
