Hire our studio
Hire Our Upminster Space
A beautiful, versatile studio for your next event — right in the heart of Upminster.
A Fine Balance is a light-filled yoga, Pilates, and barre studio available for hire on the East London / Essex border. With exposed brick, clean white walls, and warm wood floors, our contemporary space is perfect for a wide range of uses.
Whether you're hosting a wellness workshop, pop-up shop, supper club, photoshoot, talk, therapy session, or something totally unique — our adaptable studio offers a calm, welcoming backdrop to bring your vision to life.
What We Offer:
🧘♀️ A 16-mat studio equipped with yoga + Pilates props
🎵 Plug-in speaker system
🪞 Bright, open space with modern design
🚌 Easy access to central London & plenty of on-street parking
Studio Capacity:
Movement-Based Classes: Up to 16 participants
Seated (on floor): Up to 20 people
Standing Events: Up to 25 people
Our self-service space is available to hire by the hour, outside of regular class times — 7 days a week.
💌 Get in touch to check availability and chat through your ideas:
📧 upminster@afinebalance.me
Studio Availability
Our beautiful studio is available to hire outside of our regular class schedule — if it’s not listed on the timetable, it’s free to book!
Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
🕒 06:30 – 09:00
🕒 10:30 – 18:00
Weekends
Saturdays
🕒 06:30 – 08:30
🕒 11:15 – 21:00
Sundays
🕒 07:00 – 08:45
🕒 13:00 – 16:30
🕒 18:30 onwards
If you’re unsure or would like to check a specific time, just drop us a message — we’d love to help!
Studio Equipment
Our studio is fully equipped for Yoga, Pilates, and Barre, offering everything you need for group classes, workshops, and private sessions:
Yoga equipment:
16 Yoga Mats
15 Bolsters
30 Yoga Bricks
15 Yoga Blocks
15 Straps
15 Blankets
Pilates equipment:
Light Hand Weights
Pilates Resistance Bands
Pilates Balls
Pilates Rings
13 Wrist/Ankle Weights
Pilates Sliders
Thigh Bands
Other Features:
Plug-in Sound System
If you have specific equipment needs, just let us know — we’re happy to help!
Rates
Our studio is available for hire on an ad-hoc or regular basis — hourly, weekly, monthly, or annually.
Standard Hire Rates:
From £25 to £100 per hour, depending on the nature of use
Minimum hire: 2 hours
For ongoing or long-term hires, we offer custom package deals — please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Deposit & Cancellation:
A one-month pay-up-front is required to secure bookings for recurring hires
One month’s notice is needed to cancel or reschedule bookings
Security Deposit (for events & parties):
For larger bookings such as private events, parties or gatherings, a Holding/Security Deposit of £100–£200 will apply (amount agreed in advance based on size and nature of the booking). This will be refunded after the booking, minus any costs for damage, additional cleaning, or overtime use.
HOW TO BOOK
Our self service studio is available to hire by the hour outside of our regular class schedule, 7 days a week.
Email upminster@afinebalance.me with the dates and duration you require
Terms & Conditions apply.
- Full payment is required at the time of booking
- A Fine Balance hires the studio after an assessment has been made and the hire contract has been signed
- You are required to clean the studio floor fully and remove rubbish after use.
PAST EVENTS + USES
MASSAGE + HOLISTIC THERAPIES
POP-UP SHOPS
WORKSHOPS + EVENTS
PHOTO + VIDEO SHOOTS
FAQs Studio Hire
Can I view the studio before booking?
Absolutely! You’re welcome to pop in and take a look. As the studio is only open during class times, you can swing by just before or after a scheduled class — our teachers are usually around 5 minutes either side. Prefer a digital preview? We’re happy to send over photos or videos. View our class timetable here.
What’s your cancellation policy?
We require advance payment to confirm your booking. If you need to cancel, we ask for at least 30 days' notice to receive a refund or reschedule. We’re a small business, and this notice gives us a fair chance to refill the slot. No refunds or discounts will be offered for no-shows, it is your responsibility to fill your bookings, just as we have to do with our classes in the main studio and pay all our overheads.
Do I need to clean the space after my booking?
Yes, we kindly ask all hirers to leave the studio as they found it. This includes:
🧹 Hoovering and mopping the floor
🗑️ Removing all rubbish
🧽 Cleaning any used equipment or surfaces
Is there parking available?
We don’t have on-site parking, but there is free on-street and public parking nearby. We recommend allowing extra time to find a space, especially during peak hours.
Can I arrive early to set up or leave late?
Your booking time must include all setup, pack-down, and cleaning.
Please book enough time — any overtime will be charged at the next full hourly rate. We have a busy schedule, so entering before your allocated time may disrupt other sessions. We have a security camera in studio that monitors arrival and leave times.
Will you promote my event?
All event promotion is your responsibility. While we can’t guarantee marketing support, if you tag us and it aligns with our messaging, we may occasionally reshare when we can.
Do you provide photography equipment?
No, we don’t supply photography equipment such as lights or backdrops. If you're hosting a photoshoot, please bring your own gear.
Can I serve alcohol at my event?
Only if you have the relevant licences and permissions. You’re responsible for ensuring all laws are followed, that guests behave respectfully, and the studio is vacated on time. Any damages or disturbances are your responsibility.
Is there Wi-Fi in the studio?
We have access to a 4G dongle, which you’re welcome to use if needed. Just ask for the details on arrival.
Can I use candles or incense?
Open flames are not permitted. However, flameless/electric candles are fine.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Of course! Just please be sure to:
🥤 Clean up any spills
🍽️ Wash any used items
🗑️ Take all rubbish with you.
What is the security deposit for?
For larger bookings (e.g. events or parties), a Security Deposit of £100–£200 may be required (based on the nature and size of the booking). This is returned after your event, minus any deductions for:
Damages
Extra cleaning
Overstaying your booking time - we have a security camera that will monitor arrival and leave times. Full terms will be agreed before booking. If any terms are breached, the deposit may be withheld in full.