The Midlands’ Fastest Growing Destination
Purpose built and first used as the home of Barton Transport Limited (Bartons) from 1913, The Garage was the official base of a family firm that went on to become, for a time, the largest independent bus operator in Western Europe.
After bus operations were sold in 1989, The Garage was used in a number of different ways. It was in 2008 that Bartons plc hosted an innovative stage-show to celebrate the Centenury of the company, and from then the firm experimented with artistic uses of the garage buildings.
In the years following, The Garage has delivered an impressive range of events, including Club Nights, Beer Festivals, Indoor and Drive in Cinemas, Modern Art Exhibitions, Food Festivals, Stand-Up Comedy, Silent Discos, Music Festivals, and artisan Markets.
In 2026, the events are run by Barton Bros. Limited, the fifth generation of the Barton family to have worked at the site.
WHAT’S ON
A 21st Century revival. The Garage Chilwell has become one of the fast growing destinations in the Midlands, entertaining tens of thousands of visitors and hosting hundreds of local business every year.
From Nottinghamshire’s biggest weekly market to beer festivals, live music, sports screenings, club nights, pop-up cinema, street food and more
EAT & DRINK
Hosting some of the best Street Food
Chefs and mobile bars, and working
with the finest independent breweries
and small batch producers
SHOPPING
Our weekend market showcases up to
800 different independents every year.
From fresh produce to artwork, vintage
clothing, jewellery and more
EXPERIENCES
From brunches and beer festivals to stand-up
comedy, live bands, sports screenings, social clubs,
parties and more. Experience a dynamiccalendar of events at The Garage Chilwell
