FAQs

About us & locations

Stow & Go Self Storage has two Lincolnshire sites: Lincoln, at Newark Road Industrial Estate, Lincoln LN5 8RE, and Louth, at Fairfield Industrial Estate, Tattershall Way, Louth LN11 0YZ. Both Stow & Go sites offer brand-new drive-up container storage units with PIN-code access from 7am to 8pm, 365 days a year.

Stow & Go Lincoln is on Newark Road Industrial Estate, Lincoln LN5 8RE – an industrial estate on Newark Road, close to the A46 bypass. The Lincoln site has ample parking, nearby bus routes and level vehicle access right up to every container.

Stow & Go Louth is at Fairfield Industrial Estate, Tattershall Way, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0YZ, with easy access from the A16 and A157. The Louth site has secure perimeter fencing, ample parking and drive-up access to every unit.

Stow & Go Self Storage is run by a small team. The Lincoln site on Newark Road opened in April 2025 and the Louth site at Fairfield Industrial Estate opened in December 2025.

We do not typically allow viewings of the units. If you contact the team they will be able to provide you with detailed photos of the site. Call Stow & Go on 01522 275220 to arrange a visit, with no pressure to book.

Stow & Go Self Storage has a 5.0 rating on Google from 40 five-star reviews, with customers praising the clean, brand-new containers, easy booking and helpful, quick communication. You can read the reviews on Stow & Go's Google listing.

You can reach Stow & Go Self Storage on 01522 275220 or by email at hello@stowandgostorage.co.uk for both the Lincoln and Louth sites. You can also book and get an instant quote online at stowandgostorage.co.uk at any time.

Stow & Go mainly offers 150 sq ft units, these are 20ft containers measuring 20ft long, 8ft wide and 8.6ft high, approximately the size of a standard lock-up garage – at both Lincoln and Louth. Stow & Go also has a small number of 80 sq ft (10ft) containers at both sites, but availability is very limited, so call 01522 275220 or email hello@stowandgostorage.co.uk to check. You can upsize or downsize at any time, subject to availability.

A Stow & Go 150 sq ft (20ft) container is approximately the size of a standard lock-up garage, so as a rule of thumb it will hold whatever you could fit into a lock-up garage – furniture, white goods, boxes, tools or business stock. If you are unsure what size you need, the Stow & Go team can advise by phone on 01522 275220.

No. Every Stow & Go unit in Lincoln and Louth is virtually brand-new well ventilated container, purpose-built for storage rather than a retired shipping container. They are clean, watertight and fitted with a secure lock box to protect your padlock.

Yes. Both Stow & Go sites offer drive-up access, so you can park at your container door to load and unload. Lincoln and Louth site is newly surfaced and level throughout, with room for vans and removal lorries to pull up and turn round.

Stow & Go units have no power or lighting inside, but both the Lincoln and Louth sites have CCTV and floodlighting across the container rows. If you plan to visit after dark, bring a torch for inside your unit.

Stow & Go prices depend on how long you need storage, your move-in date and which site you choose, so the best way to see your exact price is the instant online quote: choose Lincoln or Louth at stowandgostorage.co.uk and tap 'Get Prices'. You can also call Stow & Go on 01522 275220 for a quote.

Stow & Go's offers change frequently, so please contact Stow & Go on 01522 275220 or hello@stowandgostorage.co.uk to confirm whether any promotions are currently running at Lincoln or Louth. Your instant online quote at stowandgostorage.co.uk will also show any current deal.

Stow & Go takes a £50 refundable deposit at the point of booking, which covers the padlock Stow & Go provides for your unit. The deposit is returned when you hand the unit back in good condition with the padlock in place, and Stow & Go has no cancellation fees or long-term tie-ins.

Booking with Stow & Go takes three steps online: choose your unit size, pick your move-in date, then set up payment to confirm. You can book Lincoln or Louth storage instantly at stowandgostorage.co.uk and cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your move-in date.

Most Stow & Go customers can move in within 1 hours of booking online, subject to availability and completion of paperwork. Call 01522 275220 if you need storage in Lincoln or Louth urgently.

Stow & Go storage has a minimum term of just one month, then runs on a flexible monthly rolling contract with no long-term tie-in. You can cancel your Stow & Go storage at any time before your next month's payment becomes due, so you only pay for the months you need.

There's no long notice period at Stow & Go – you can cancel at any time before your next month's payment becomes due. When you leave, simply empty your unit, leave the Stow & Go padlock in place and your £50 refundable deposit is returned if the unit is in good condition.

Stow & Go storage payments are processed monthly in advance, and you set up payment online when you book, then manage your account from your phone or computer. Payments can be made by debit or credit card. 

Stow & Go asks for photo ID (such as a passport or driving licence) and proof of address when you rent a unit at Lincoln or Louth. Contact 01522 275220 if you have any questions before your move-in day.

Access & security

Stow & Go customers can access their unit 7am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, 365 days a year, at both the Lincoln and Louth sites. Entry is by your own personal PIN code at the electric gate.

Stow & Go sites are protected by actively monitored CCTV. There is a security gate and the perimeter fencing and PIR floodlighting. Every customer has a unique PIN, every entry and exit is logged, and only customers with active units can get on site.

At Stow & Go you hold the only key to your unit, and you don't need to bring your own padlock: Stow & Go supplies one, covered by the £50 refundable deposit taken at booking. Each container also has a lock box that guards the padlock against bolt croppers.

Stow & Go uses brand-new containers whose ventilation gives up to excellent airflow compared to standard containes, reducing condensation, damp, mould and mildew. They also have a PU-coated 'Damp Defence' floor that stops moisture soaking into the wood, so belongings stay clean and dry year-round.

Stow & Go containers are suitable for household contents, furniture, white goods, business stock, tools, equipment, archives and student belongings such as luggage, books, bikes and small furniture. If you're unsure whether something is suitable, call Stow & Go on 01522 275220.

For safety and legal reasons, the following items can't be stored at Stow & Go Self Storage in Lincoln or Louth:

·       Flammable and combustible materials – petrol, diesel, paint, paint thinners, oil, cleaning solvents and compressed gas cylinders (e.g. propane)

·       Explosives and fireworks – dynamite, gunpowder, pyrotechnics and fireworks

·       Firearms, weapons and ammunition – these need specialist certification and secure storage under UK law, not standard self storage

·       Hazardous, toxic or corrosive substances – asbestos, industrial chemicals, toxic waste, acids, chlorine bleach and biological agents

·       Radioactive materials – anything that emits radiation

·       Living creatures and plants – live animals, pets or living plants

·       Perishable food and drink – unsealed or fresh food that can spoil, attract vermin or cause odours

·       Illegal and stolen goods – controlled drugs, counterfeit or smuggled items, and stolen property

·       Batteries, e-bikes and scooters – lithium-ion batteries, e-bikes and e-scooters, unless specifically approved by Stow & Go or with the batteries removed

·       Motorised vehicles and equipment – motorbikes or petrol-driven garden equipment, unless completely drained of all fuel and oil

·       Cash, securities and high-value documents – cash, deeds, bonds or irreplaceable sentimental items (a bank or safe deposit box is a better choice)

·       Fume- or odour-emitting items – anything that gives off strong smells, dampness or hazardous fumes, including microwaveable wheat or heat bags

If you're not sure whether something can be stored, ask Stow & Go on 01522 275220 or hello@stowandgostorage.co.uk before you move in.

Yes. insurance is compulsory for all goods stored at Stow & Go Lincoln and Louth. You can take Stow & Go's protection cover, provided by Basil Fry, or arrange your own insurance, as long as you give Stow & Go a copy of your policy.

Yes. Stow & Go provides secure business storage in Lincoln and Louth for stock, tools, equipment and archives, with drive-up van access, logged PIN entry and 7am–8pm access every day. Flexible monthly terms and the option to scale up or down make it ideal for tradespeople, e-commerce sellers and small businesses.

Stow & Go doesn't have a drop-off or delivery acceptance facility, so business customers need to be on site at Lincoln or Louth to receive deliveries themselves. Stow & Go is VAT registered and provides VAT invoices for business customers.

Yes. Stow & Go Lincoln on Newark Road is a short drive from the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University, and is popular with students storing belongings over the summer, between flats or after graduation. Stow & Go offers flexible monthly rolling contracts with no long-term tie-in, so students only pay for the time they need.

No. Stow & Go Self Storage doesn't offer caravan, motorhome or campervan storage at its Lincoln or Louth sites. Stow & Go's 20ft and 10ft containers can, however, be used for smaller vehicles and equipment that fit inside, such as motorbikes, cars and small boats, subject to Stow & Go's vehicle rules.

Yes. a Stow & Go 20ft container can be used to store a car, classic car, motorbike, small boat, trailer or small machinery, keeping it out of the weather and dust and away from vandalism. Under Stow & Go's rules, motorbikes and petrol-driven vehicles or equipment must be completely drained of all fuel and oil before storage, and e-bikes or e-scooters need approval or their batteries removed. 

Stow & Go Louth, at Fairfield Industrial Estate, Tattershall Way, Louth LN11 0YZ, is the nearest Stow & Go site for customers in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Manby, Alford, North Thoresby and the surrounding Lincolnshire Wolds and coast. Grimsby and Cleethorpes are each approx. 12–13 miles away (straight-line), and Louth is reached easily via the A16.

Stow & Go Self Storage serves towns and villages within roughly 20 miles of its two Lincolnshire sites – Stow & Go Lincoln (Newark Road Industrial Estate, LN5 8RE) and Stow & Go Louth (Fairfield Industrial Estate, LN11 0YZ). Distances below are approximate straight-line miles; driving distances will be longer:

·       Stow & Go Lincoln – towns (approx. straight-line miles): Lincoln (2), North Hykeham (2), Wragby (12), Newark on Trent (14), Woodhall Spa (14), Tuxford (15), Market Rasen (15), Sleaford (15), Gainsborough (16), Coningsby (17), Horncastle (18), Retford (18), Kirton in Lindsey (19), Southwell (19), Ollerton (20)

·       Stow & Go Lincoln – villages and suburbs to the north: Boultham, Ermine, Burton Waters, Nettleham, Sudbrooke, Scampton, Scothern, Welton, Dunholme, Sturton by Stow, Wickenby, Faldingworth, Normanby-by-Spital, Kexby, Hemswell Cliff, Glentham, Middle Rasen, Corringham, Blyton, Tealby, South Kelsey

·       Stow & Go Lincoln – villages and suburbs to the east: Canwick, Washingborough, Branston, Heighington, Cherry Willingham, Reepham, Fiskerton, Potterhanworth, Nocton, Dunston, Langworth, Metheringham, Bardney, Timberland, Walcott, Billinghay, Tattershall Thorpe, Tattershall, Dogdyke, Kirkby on Bain, Donington on Bain, Mareham le Fen

·       Stow & Go Lincoln – villages and suburbs to the south: Bracebridge, Bracebridge Heath, Waddington, South Hykeham, Harmston, Coleby, Bassingham, Navenby, Wellingore, Scopwick, Welbourn, Brant Broughton, Leadenham, Digby, Fulbeck, Coddington, Cranwell, Caythorpe, Ruskington, Leasingham, Balderton, Ancaster, Long Bennington, Heckington

·       Stow & Go Lincoln – villages and suburbs to the west: Birchwood, Skellingthorpe, Doddington, Thorpe on the Hill, Harby, Witham St Hughs, Saxilby, Swinderby, North Scarle, Collingham, Torksey, Sutton on Trent, Farndon, Upton, Walesby, New Ollerton

·       Stow & Go Louth – towns (approx. straight-line miles): Louth (1), Alford (11), Mablethorpe (12), Cleethorpes (12), Horncastle (13), Sutton-on-Sea (13), Grimsby (13), Market Rasen (14), Wragby (14), Caistor (15), Spilsby (15), Woodhall Spa (18), Chapel St Leonards (18), Burgh Le Marsh (18), Immingham (18)

·       Stow & Go Louth – villages and suburbs to the north: Fotherby, Utterby, Fulstow, North Thoresby, Grainthorpe, Marshchapel, North Cotes, Tetney, Ashby cum Fenby, Holton le Clay, Waltham, New Waltham, Humberston, Scartho, Laceby, Aylesby, Healing, Stallingborough, Keelby

·       Stow & Go Louth – villages and suburbs to the east: Alvingham, Grimoldby, Manby, North Somercotes, Saltfleet, Theddlethorpe All Saints, Trusthorpe, Hogsthorpe, Ingoldmells

·       Stow & Go Louth – villages and suburbs to the south: Legbourne, Tetford, Partney, Kirkby on Bain, Mareham le Fen, Tattershall Thorpe

·       Stow & Go Louth – villages and suburbs to the west: Donington on Bain, Binbrook, Brookenby, Tealby, Middle Rasen, Nettleton, Wickenby, Faldingworth, Bardney, Grasby, Langworth, South Kelsey, North Kelsey, Scothern, Sudbrooke, Dunholme, Fiskerton, Reepham, Normanby-by-Spital, Glentham

If you live in Lincoln, North Hykeham, Gainsborough, Newark, Sleaford or the villages around them, Stow & Go Lincoln (LN5 8RE) is your nearest site; for Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Immingham, Mablethorpe, Alford, Spilsby and Caistor, it's Stow & Go Louth (LN11 0YZ). For places within about 20 miles of both Stow & Go sites (approx. straight-line miles):

·       Nearer Stow & Go Lincoln: Reepham (5 miles to Lincoln, 20 to Louth), Fiskerton (5 miles to Lincoln, 20 to Louth), Sudbrooke (6 miles to Lincoln, 20 to Louth), Scothern (7 miles to Lincoln, 19 to Louth), Dunholme (7 miles to Lincoln, 20 to Louth), Langworth (8 miles to Lincoln, 18 to Louth), Bardney (9 miles to Lincoln, 17 to Louth), Wickenby (11 miles to Lincoln, 15 to Louth), Wragby (12 miles to Lincoln, 14 to Louth), Faldingworth (12 miles to Lincoln, 16 to Louth), Normanby-by-Spital (12 miles to Lincoln, 20 to Louth), Glentham (14 miles to Lincoln, 20 to Louth), Woodhall Spa (14 miles to Lincoln, 18 to Louth), Tattershall Thorpe (16 miles to Lincoln, 19 to Louth)

·       Nearer Stow & Go Louth: Donington on Bain (19 miles to Lincoln, 6 to Louth), Tealby (18 miles to Lincoln, 10 to Louth), Horncastle (18 miles to Lincoln, 13 to Louth), Market Rasen (15 miles to Lincoln, 14 to Louth), Mareham le Fen (20 miles to Lincoln, 17 to Louth)

·       About the same distance from both: Middle Rasen (15 miles to Lincoln, 14 to Louth), Kirkby on Bain (17 miles to Lincoln, 17 to Louth), South Kelsey (19 miles to Lincoln, 18 to Louth)

Both sites offer the same brand-new XL-Vent containers and 7am–8pm access, so you can also choose whichever is easier for your route.

Yes – Stow & Go Lincoln, on Newark Road Industrial Estate, Lincoln LN5 8RE, is the nearest Stow & Go site for Boultham, Bracebridge, the University of Lincoln and the rest of Lincoln. It's close to the A46 bypass with bus routes nearby.