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Why choose Shurgard

Safe & secure

24/7 CCTV, personal access code and your own lock & key.

7 days a week access

Come and go as you need to.

Clean, dry units

Perfect for storing your belongings.

No deposit

One less thing to worry about.

Easy online rental

Rent your unit in just a few clicks.

Expert advice

Our store team can help when you need assistance.

Access hours

  • Mon 8.30-17.30
  • Tue 8.30-17.30
  • Wed 8.30-17.30
  • Thu 8.30-17.30
  • Fri 8.30-17.30
  • Sat 10.00-16.00
  • Sun 10.00-14.00

Office hours

  • Mon 8.30-17.30
  • Tue 8.30-17.30
  • Wed 8.30-17.30
  • Thu 8.30-17.30
  • Fri 8.30-17.30
  • Sat 10.00-16.00
  • Sun 10.00-14.00
  • Exceptions
  • 24/12/2025 9.00-15.00
  • 25/12/2025 Closed
  • 26/12/2025 Closed

Self storage units in Manchester Ardwick

Our modern self storage facility in Ardwick is located on Ashton Old Road, right in the heart of Manchester. It’s the perfect solution for anyone looking for safe and secure storage units in Manchester.

  • Over 450 storage units spread over three floors
  • Direct access units available
  • Office space for rent: for further details, don’t hesitate to contact our store managers
  • Located on Ashton Old Road, just minutes from Manchester Piccadilly train station and the Etihad Stadium
  • Opposite Motorpoint Manchester, and close to Dakota Hotel and PureGym Manchester
  • Free use of parking, lifts and trolleys for easy loading and unloading

Directions to Shurgard Manchester Ardwick

  • By car:
    • Our facility is conveniently located on Ashton Old Road (A635) in Ardwick.
    • From Manchester city centre, follow Great Ancoats Street (A665) and turn onto Ashton Old Road.
    • We are directly opposite Motorpoint Manchester, and close to Dakota Hotel and PureGym Manchester.
  • By public transport:
    • Train: the nearest main station is Manchester Piccadilly, just a few minutes away.
    • Bus: several bus routes run along Ashton Old Road, with stops close to our facility. Popular services include the 219 and 220.
    • Tram: the closest Metrolink stop is Etihad Campus.

Self storage in the heart of Manchester and surrounding areas

Manchester is a busy, growing city with a large student community, thriving businesses, and events happening all year round.

Space can be limited in flats, especially around the Etihad Campus, Piccadilly, and the Northern Quarter. That’s when our storage units make life easier to store books, furniture or clothes. More about self storage for students

Our Manchester Ardwick facility also serves nearby areas such as Ancoats, Hulme, Longsight, Levenshulme, and Gorton, giving people across Manchester a secure and convenient place to store excess belongings.

Easy access with the Shurgard app

Accessing your storage unit at Shurgard Manchester Ardwick has never been easier! With our Shurgard app, you can open the gates, doors, and elevators at your facility with just one touch on your phone.

You can also handle your account, pay invoices, and update your personal details anytime, anywhere. It’s fast, secure, and will make your storage experience at Shurgard Manchester Ardwick even more convenient.

Find out more about our Shurgard app.

Questions & answers

  • Try our storage finder to figure out quickly the storage size you need. Or call one of our storage experts on 0800 368 0420 and they’ll help you figure out the right storage unit.
  • Upstairs storage units are often cheaper than those on the ground floor of the same size, so choose these if you don’t have a lot of bulky or heavy stuff to store, or if you don’t have to frequently move stuff in and out of your unit. At Shurgard Manchester Ardwick you can still conveniently access your upstairs storage unit with the help of our goods lifts and trolleys.
  • With ground floor access units, you don’t have to use a lift to transport your belongings from your vehicle to your storage unit. This is especially convenient if you need to frequently store heavy or bulky items.
  • Pretty much anything for personal and business reasons, such as furniture, clothes, sports equipment, archives and stock. There is a list of prohibited items in our Terms and Conditions. They include food and illegal, explosive, or hazardous materials.
  • At Shurgard Manchester Ardwick you will get access to your storage unit 7 days a week, parking at the facility, expert advice and customer service on-site, plus free use of our trolleys.
  • You are the only person who can access your storage unit. You may also authorise someone else to access your unit on your behalf.
  • At Shurgard we take security seriously. All our self-storage facilities have:
    • strategically placed digital CCTV cameras
    • alarms monitored by an external security team
    • sensor lighting
    • perimeter fencing
    • PIN coded electronic gates
    • individual storage units with specifically designed secure locks
  • You can rent your storage unit for as short as one week. Just inform our staff about your planned move out date when you sign your contract.
  • No, you only start paying when you sign your rental contract.
  • No, unlike other self-storage providers, Shurgard never asks for a deposit when you rent a storage unit with us.
  • Simply select one of the storage units at Shurgard Manchester Ardwick above to make a reservation. We only need your name, e-mail and telephone number. Alternatively call our staff at Shurgard Manchester Ardwick on 0161 768 3665 and we’ll happy to help you.
  • At Shurgard Manchester Ardwick you can always change the type or size of the reserved storage unit, or you can cancel your reservation for free. Call 0161 768 3665 and one of our storage specialists will be happy to help you.
  • Shurgard Manchester Ardwick is conveniently located on Ashton Old Road (A635) in Ardwick. From Manchester city centre, follow Great Ancoats Street (A665) and turn onto Ashton Old Road. We are directly opposite Motorpoint Manchester, and close to Dakota Hotel and PureGym Manchester.
  • Yes, Shurgard Manchester Ardwick is easy to reach by train, bus and tram.

    • Train: the nearest main station is Manchester Piccadilly, just a few minutes away.
    • Bus: several bus routes run along Ashton Old Road, with stops close to our facility. Popular services include the 219 and 220.
    • Tram: the closest Metrolink stop is Etihad Campus.

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