Our Venue

Visiting the Tramshed

51-53 Woolwich New Road
London SE18 6ES

Our venue is located a 2 minute walk from Woolwich Arsenal Train and DLR station, and a 5 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line.  

Woolwich Arsenal Station has step-free access via lifts from both the DLR and Southeastern Rail platforms.  

We have 7 bus stops within 1 minute of our door – you can catch buses 51, 53, 54, 96, 99, 122, 161, 177, 178, 180, 244, 291, 380, 386, 422, 469, 472, 658 directly to our space.    

For more detailed transport information, check out Transport for London's Journey Planner.  

We have no onsite parking at Tramshed. If you are planning to drive, there are a variety of paid and unpaid parking options close by, including on street parking. Check Royal Borough of Greenwich's Parking Guide or Parkopedia for further information on local parking. Zap Map has a list of local electric charging points for vehicles

Accessibility in the Venue 

We offer 

• Level access across the building 

• A low service counter at the Box Office and Kitchen/Bar 

• An induction loop in Box Office/Reception, Studio 2, Bar, the Theatre and technology for users of the Assisted Hearing app – WaveCAST in the Theatre 

• Gender neutral individual cubicle toilets 

• Accessible toilet on every level 

• Changing Place on ground floor 

• Lift access to first floor level 

• Wheelchair spaces in the theatre at Ground and First Floor Level 

• Quiet room available on request for prayer, breast-feeding, or in case of sensory needs 

• Users can charge mobile devices at Tramshed in the Foyer and use free wifi 

You are very welcome to bring a support dog into Tramshed. Please let us know in advance if you can as we have some team members who are allergic to dog hair – and so that we can get a water bowl ready! 

Opening Hours and building

access

Our building is open from 10am-8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3.30pm Saturday. We are happy to organise hires for groups and events beyond these times by arrangement.

The Tramshed building is intended for use by our participants, community groups, staff and other associated people. We ask politely that members of the public follow the instructions of our staff and do not use the space at certain times, which can be checked with the staff member at the front desk. This is due to the need for safeguarding certain vulnerable groups and members within our community.

Hire our spaces

Our spaces are available for hire for meetings, conferences, rehearsals, classes, training, performances and more!

Featuring a 153-seat main auditorium, 2 studios, a Media Suite, lighting and audio-visual equipment, the historic venue has all the mod cons needed to create your ideal set-up. Located barely 100 yards from Woolwich Arsenal station and 5-minutes’ walk from Woolwich Elizabeth Line, Tramshed has fantastic transport links for colleagues, guests, and audiences. The building is designed to be accessible, with step free entry to all spaces and multiple accessible bathroom facilities including wet room/changing space with hoist.

Dimensions and Facilities

Main Auditorium

12x13.5m, 160m2

• Capacity 150 people in traditional theatre arrangement

• Stage lighting, audio system, and projector with screen available

Studio 1

14mx5mx2.5m, 50m2

• Capacity 30 people seated

• Portable Audiovisual equipment available