Our event spaces have played host to an eclectic mix of events on numerous occasions, from conferences and tradeshows, exhibitions, product launches, fashion shows, photo shoots and filming, through to ground breaking ambient and experiential marketing.
Activation - Ely's Yard
Ely’s Yard — East London's Open-Air Activation Engine
  • 5,000 sq ft
ABOUT

Ely’s Yard — East London's Open-Air Activation Engine If you’re looking for maximum visibility, cultural energy, and creative freedom, look no further than Ely’s Yard. Situated at the heart of Truman Brewery’s buzzing campus, Ely’s Yard isn’t just a pass-through — it’s a destination. A built-in audience magnet with the infrastructure and scale to deliver meaningful brand engagement — at street level. Whether you’re activating for one day or twenty, this space delivers footfall, flexibility, and full creative potential.

💥 Why Ely’s Yard Delivers

  • Unrivalled daily foot traffic from Truman Brewery tenants, events, tourists and creatives
  • Surrounded by iconic Truman spaces — F Block, T Block, Juju's and Dray Walk — creating natural multi-zone flow
  • Known for hosting major brand activations, cultural markets, street food festivals, and music moments
  • Highly Instagrammable with an industrial-meets-creative backdrop that elevates every build
  • Accessible access for vehicles and large-format builds with roller doors, loading bays and high clearances nearby

🎯 Best For:

  • Lifestyle & Fashion Drops – Set up a street-ready runway or retail moment with natural crowd traffic
  • Automotive & Mobility Brands – The scale and layout support full vehicle roll-ins, display areas, and branded test zones
  • Content-Led Marketing – Campaigns designed to generate reels, stories, and earned media
  • Experiential Builds – Think immersive structures, hybrid showroom concepts, or fully branded playgrounds

📊 Estimated Footfall at Ely’s Yard

Located in the heart of the Truman Brewery estate, Ely’s Yard benefits from consistent daily traffic and elevated weekend footfall thanks to its position between Brick Lane and Hanbury Street. On average, the space sees approximately 2,000–4,000 visitors per weekday, rising to 5,000–10,000+ on weekends, particularly when aligned with local markets, exhibitions, or seasonal programming. During headline events or brand-led activations, Ely’s Yard has accommodated audiences upwards of 15,000+ across a weekend. These figures are based on historical event data and comparative analysis of similar high-footfall, urban cultural venues in East London. Actual numbers will vary depending on seasonality, promotion, and programming.

Turn Up in the Yard. Stay in the Feed.
Ely’s Yard is a plug-and-play arena for brands who don’t just want to show up — they want to show off with purpose. It’s activation gold for creative agencies, experience-led marketers, and brands who speak fluent street.
📍 Ely's Yard, London E1
📩 Let’s build something unforgettable — and let London watch it happen.

Previous Clients
  • Burberry
  • Gucci
  • Nike
  • Stella Artois
  • Malibu
  • Coca Cola
  • Irn Bru
  • Madri
  • VodaFone
TRANSPORT

The Truman Brewery has probably the most central Spitalfields and Brick Lane location, and is easily reached by bus, rail, tube or on foot.

The venue benefits from close access to all forms of public transport. Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations are a short distance away, with Aldgate East within easy reach, offering fast connections across London and beyond.

Liverpool Street Station
Walking distance:
10 mins
Central
Circle
H&C
Metropolitan
National Rail
Overground
Shoreditch High Street Station
Walking distance:
5 mins
Overground
Aldgate East Station
Walking distance:
10 mins
District
H&C
Whitechapel Station
Walking distance:
15 mins
District
H&C
Overground
Contact us to arrange a viewing:
Phone
+44(0)20 7770 6001

Email
events@trumanbrewery.com

Drop in
Truman Events Reception
1 Ely's Yard
Off Hanbury Street
London E1 6QR
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