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Factory building

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The Factory Building provides flexible indoor space for workshops, meetings, creative projects and community learning throughout the year.

Home to a variety of activities, organisations and events, it complements the outdoor spaces of Meanwhile Gardens by offering somewhere people can meet, make, learn and collaborate whatever the weather.

![DSC9568 2](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/DSC9568-2.png?w=1280&h=876)

Together with the Gardens, it forms part of a shared community space where ideas, creativity and connections continue to grow.

![DSC9685](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/DSC9685.jpg?w=1280&h=854)

## FAQs

Yes. The Factory Building is home to Meanwhile Gardens Community Association and is used for workshops, activities and community events. Some activities need to be booked or registered for in advance, so please check What's On for details.

You don't need to book simply to visit us, but workshops, activities and events taking place in the Factory Building may require advance booking or registration.

Yes, dogs are welcome in the Factory Building but must be kept on a lead.

The Factory Building has toilets and a small kitchenette, alongside flexible indoor spaces used for workshops, meetings and community activities.

## Explore our spaces

- [Playhut](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/the-playhut)![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- [Skate bowl](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/skate-bowl)![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- ![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)
- [Festival site](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/festival-site)![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)
- [Factory building](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/factory-building)![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

A purpose-built space for children under six and their families to play, learn and grow together.

![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)

![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)

![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)

![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)

![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

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