storage brand
Big Yellow
Big Yellow is one of the larger UK self-storage chains, positioned around individually alarmed units and PIN-code access at each store. It is generally found in and around major towns and cities, and is used by both households moving or decluttering and small businesses needing stock or archive space.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
United Kingdom
Manufacturing since
1998
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
111 facilities across the UK, including 23 branded Armadillo Self Storage, per its own website in 2026; FTSE 250-listed operator.
What Big Yellow offers
Big Yellow services and options
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| Personal storage units | Range of unit sizes for household and personal use, sized via the site's online size guide; exact dimensions not published on the about-us page, per its website in 2026. |
| Business storage units | Units marketed for stock, distribution and flexible workspace use, per its website in 2026. |
| Armadillo Self Storage | 23 of the group's 111 facilities trade under the Armadillo brand rather than Big Yellow, per its website in 2026. |
How Big Yellow compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Big Yellow.
Big Yellow vs Safestore
Safestore describes itself as the UK's largest self-storage group by store count, with a heavy concentration inside the M25. It is used across the same personal-and-business mix as its main rivals, and also trades in several other European countries.
Big Yellow vs Shurgard
Shurgard is a pan-European self-storage operator with a sizeable UK network, aimed at the same mix of personal and business storage customers as its listed UK rivals. Its 2024 acquisition of Lok'nStore makes it one of the larger groups by combined UK site count.
Big Yellow vs Access Self Storage
Access Self Storage is a mid-sized UK chain concentrated in and around London, with additional sites reaching cities such as Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. It is aimed at the same personal and small-business storage market as the larger chains, with vehicle parking as a notable extra service.
Big Yellow vs Loknstore
Loknstore was a UK-founded self-storage chain built from a single Horsham store, historically positioned as a smaller, regionally-focused alternative to Big Yellow and Safestore. It is now owned by Shurgard, though its stores may continue to trade under the original name.
Big Yellow vs Storage King
Storage King operates a network of UK self-storage sites alongside a third-party management business for other facility owners. It targets the same personal and business storage market as the larger chains, with a wider range of unit sizes than some rivals.
Big Yellow vs Cinch Self Storage
Cinch Self Storage is a newer, expanding UK chain concentrated in southern and eastern England, aimed at households and small businesses looking for flexible-term storage. It is smaller than the listed operators but has been adding sites steadily since 2010.
Big Yellow branches listed on GetBrent
14 Big Yellow branches listed.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
Big Yellow near you
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Other makes
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