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Canterbury Self Storage Units





Address
Marshwood Close, Canterbury, CT1 1DX View on mapOpening hours
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Saturday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
Extended access hours
| Monday - Sunday | 5am - 11pm |
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Why customers love storing at Armadillo Canterbury
25 years of experience in offering safe and secure storage

Protective security gates and perimeter fencing

CCTV monitoring our stores 24/7, with staff onsite daily

Unique PIN code access to the building
Our Canterbury Store
Just a five minute drive from our world famous Cathedral and the cobbled streets of our medieval city centre, Armadillo Canterbury has it’s own history to speak of. Originally a pasta factory, we now boast 3 floors of storage space, 18 flexi offices, and external drive up storage units. Not only can we accommodate all your domestic and business needs, we are also perfectly located to serve the students of University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. Come and visit our friendly, knowledgeable team who will be happy to provide expert self storage advice for whatever situation life brings.
The Canterbury Team
Find your perfect storage room size
Unsure what size unit you need? Call us on 01227 470700 and let us help.
You can also upsize or downsize on your move in day.
9 sq ft
bedding, laptops, a suitcase, clothes and a few boxes, luggage
Approximate size:
- W:
- 3 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 3 ft
- W:
- 0.9 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 0.9 m
10 sq ft
storing large picture frames and mirrors, or golf clubs
Approximate size:
- W:
- 2.5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 0.75 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
15 sq ft
storing a bicycle, spare furniture, out of season clothing, golf clubs or skis
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
20 sq ft
storing a single mattress or small furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
25 sq ft
storing kitchen appliances, single mattress, chairs, stools
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
30 sq ft
a bicycle, wardrobe, book shelf, tub chair,small tables, double bed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 6 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.8 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
35 sq ft
a double bed, kitchen appliances, small furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 7 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.1 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
40 sq ft
contents of a small studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 8 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.4 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
50 sq ft
contents of a standard studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
75 sq ft
contents of a large 1 bedroom house or a small 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 7.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.25 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
100 sq ft
contents of a standard 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
125 sq ft
contents of a large 2 bedroom or small 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.75 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
150 sq ft
contents of a large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
175 sq ft
contents of a small 4 bedroom, large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12 ft
- D:
- 15 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.6 m
- D:
- 4.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
200 sq ft
contents of a large 4 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
300 sq ft
contents of a large 5 bedroom house, garage and shed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
9 sq ft
3ft high locker
10 sq ft
Telephone box size
15 sq ft
Double wardrobe size
20 sq ft
Large walk in wardrobe size
25 sq ft
Small garden shed size
30 sq ft
Garden shed size
35 sq ft
Standard garden shed size
40 sq ft
Large garden shed size
50 sq ft
Transit van size
75 sq ft
Luton van size
100 sq ft
Standard single garage size
125 sq ft
Large single garage or 7 tonne lorry
150 sq ft
One and half garages or 2 luton van loads
175 sq ft
7.5 tonne lorry size
200 sq ft
Standard double garage size
300 sq ft
3 single garages or a 40ft container
9 sq ft
bedding, laptops, a suitcase, clothes and a few boxes, luggage
Approximate size:
- W:
- 3 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 3 ft
- W:
- 0.9 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 0.9 m
10 sq ft
storing large picture frames and mirrors, or golf clubs
Approximate size:
- W:
- 2.5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 0.75 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
15 sq ft
storing a bicycle, spare furniture, out of season clothing, golf clubs or skis
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
20 sq ft
storing a single mattress or small furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
25 sq ft
storing kitchen appliances, single mattress, chairs, stools
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
30 sq ft
a bicycle, wardrobe, book shelf, tub chair,small tables, double bed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 6 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.8 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
35 sq ft
a double bed, kitchen appliances, small furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 7 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.1 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
40 sq ft
contents of a small studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 8 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.4 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
50 sq ft
contents of a standard studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
75 sq ft
contents of a large 1 bedroom house or a small 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 7.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.25 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
100 sq ft
contents of a standard 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
125 sq ft
contents of a large 2 bedroom or small 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.75 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
150 sq ft
contents of a large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
175 sq ft
contents of a small 4 bedroom, large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12 ft
- D:
- 15 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.6 m
- D:
- 4.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
200 sq ft
contents of a large 4 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
300 sq ft
contents of a large 5 bedroom house, garage and shed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
9 sq ft
10 sq ft
Telephone box size
15 sq ft
Double wardrobe size
20 sq ft
Large walk in wardrobe size
25 sq ft
Small garden shed size
30 sq ft
Garden shed size
35 sq ft
Standard garden shed size
40 sq ft
Large garden shed size
50 sq ft
Transit van size
75 sq ft
Luton van size
100 sq ft
Standard single garage size
125 sq ft
Large single garage or a 7 tonne lorry
150 sq ft
2 luton van loads or a 20ft container
175 sq ft
7.5 tonne lorry
200 sq ft
Standard double garage
300 sq ft
40ft container or articulated lorry
200 sq ft
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
200 sq ft
Standard double garage
Offers & discounts
Looking for a great deal on storage at Canterbury?
At Armadillo Canterbury, we believe in giving our customers great value. That's why you'll find a variety of discounts and offers, including a special introductory deal for new customers, student storage, long-term prepayment discounts, and exclusive savings for key workers.
Terms & conditions apply- Canterbury storage from £5.25 per week for a 9 ft² locker (includes discount)
- 50% off for up to 8 weeks
- Price match promise
- Key worker discounts
- Prepayment discounts for long term storage
Store Location
Address
Marshwood Close, Canterbury, CT1 1DXwhat3words: ///author.fats.lift
What our customers are saying
100% genuine reviews from our Canterbury customers
I was attentded by Maria such a lovely lady to talk with. I am so happy with service
Maria was lovely & very helpful! All clear & easy
Frequently asked questions
We're just 15 minutes from the city centre, behind Asda on Marshwood Close in Canterbury . Or a 10 minute drive from University of Kent.
Our reception opening hours are:
Monday - Friday 8:30am and 5:30pm
Saturday 9am and 5:30pm
Sunday 10am and 4pm
During these hours you can come and go to your storage room as many times as you need. If you need access beyond these hours come and have a chat with us and we'll see what we can arrange. We may be able to organise extended hours access for an additional fee. However this is subject to store discretion.
Our extended access hours are:
Monday - Sunday 5am and 11pm
Yes we are. Armadillo Self Storage joined the Big Yellow Group in 2009 when we were managed by Big Yellow Self Storage. Then in 2014 we were aquired by Big Yellow. We're now firmly part of the Big Yellow family. Which is why you will find us on the Big Yellow Website and you will see Big Yellow branded packing materials sold in our reception.
Yes, we have two here at Armadillo Canterbury. One is a passenger and goods lift that fits you and around two trolleys. The other is a goods-only lift with nearby stair access. Both are fully automated for your convenience.
Yes, we do sell boxes. At Big Yellow, we offer a wide range of high-quality moving and storage boxes, along with all the packing materials you might need.
You can browse and purchase them online through our Box Shop, with the option for home delivery or click & collect from the store. Or, if you prefer, you can buy them directly from reception.
Whether you're moving home or just getting organised, we've got you covered.










