Project Space: a free creative space for Croydon locals

Project Space bookings are currently closed – we’re booked up to Spring/summer 2026 and working through applications!

Thanks to all who’ve applied.

Project Space is a creative community project space which is FREE to use by Croydon locals for projects, events and exhibitions.

The aim of the Project Space is to give local people and organisations the chance to test out ideas and projects that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to, when space is increasingly challenging to find at reasonable cost in Croydon, especially with good access and visibility. Priority is given to nonprofit groups, early career and under-supported creatives. 

Note that as of Spring 2024, the Project Space will only be available in blocks of four weeks.
The Turf team decided on this change to reduce admin pressure on our small ops team, and improve access by giving people more time to install and deinstall their projects with less pressure!

If you need a shorter time, consider a hire with us.

If you need space for regular events, consider our super-affordable Community Membership.

About the space:

  • Approx 38 sq/m
  • Window visibility with the shopping centre
  • Projector
  • Full cork wall
 

Conditions of use:

These are conditions of use of the space and must be understood when booking.
 
  • You must be living and/or working in Croydon, or working directly with a locals on your project.
  • For any creative use.
    We have a very open definition of ‘creative’! Project Space is a good for public activities due to its window visibility within the shopping centre, but your use doesn’t have to be open to the public – it can also be used for rehearsals, photoshoots, and simply as space to experiment.
  • The Project Space is available in month blocks.
    Your use will need to be active during Turf’s opening hours; Wed – Sat 11am-5pm.     We may be able to open on days & times outside of this with a hire fee of £30/h to cover staff time.
  • You’re responsible for all of install, deinstall and marketing of your use.
    The Project Space is an ‘arms length’ space hosted by Turf (rather than part of our main programme). We can offer advice, but can’t directly assist with the install, marketing or running of projects. 
  • You must read the handbook.
    So our time isn’t spent answering questions answered in the handbook! 😅
  • You must leave the space as you found it. 
    This includes any cleaning, repainting or hole-filling needed. We provide materials for this.
  • We ask that users donate for use of the space where they are able.
    This helps us keep the space available for free for those who need it most.

Project Space Availability

Note that as of Spring 2024, the Project Space can only be booked in a block of four weeks.

Fill in this form to enquire about a booking >

Previous projects

2024

  • ‘Site of Ghosts’ by Josh Philpott
  • Shona Phillips
  • Ceeway
  • Studio Upstairs – Zlatinka Hristova
  • MOSS Artist Delroy
  • Ghada Al Camelia El-ghor
  • MOSS Artist Brian
  • Catherine Pestano – Creative Croydon
  • The Balloon Stylist – Patricia
  • Poetry Slam National Event by Paul Fisk
  • Owen Elliot
  • Sitara Yelding
  • Shaniece McInnes
  • Kars Dodds
  • Matthew Lewis
  • Joseph Chaganiza
  • Becky Warnock
  • Howard Harries
  • Dan Walk

2023

2022

2021

 

Plus many more for individual projects, rehearsals, photoshoots and experiments.