Christmas is meant to be joyful, filled with laughter, twinkling lights and the smell of something roasting in the oven. But let’s be honest, by mid-December, your home can feel like a festive obstacle course. Between decorations, presents and last-minute purchases, there never seems to be enough space to spare.That’s why self storage is a lifesaver at Christmas. With flexible storage solutions from us at Wigwam, you can keep your home organised, stress-free and ready for friends and family without tripping over wrapping paper or knocking over the Christmas tree.

Make Space for Friends and Family

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Hosting over the festive season is exciting, but it’s much more fun when your home is clutter-free. Temporarily storing bulky furniture, clearing out spare rooms, or storing out-of-season décor in a storage unit can instantly transform your home into a space where everyone can relax.If you need packing boxes or supplies, check out our packaging deals to help make the job quick and stress-free.

Short-Term Storage for a Stress-Free Home

Short-term storage is perfect during the Christmas period when homes suddenly feel smaller than usual. Your belongings remain safe, easily accessible and out of sight, leaving you with more room for festive fun rather than furniture rearrangements.

Keep Surprises Safe Until Christmas Day

One of the best parts of Christmas is the element of surprise, but curious eyes, especially little ones, can ruin it in seconds. Self storage over the Christmas holidays gives you a secure place to hide presents until the big day.

Simplify Post-Christmas Clean-Up

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After Christmas Day, there’s the chaos of packing away decorations, your prized Christmas tree and other seasonal items. A dedicated storage service makes this task far less painful. By storing items that you only use once a year, you can keep your home organised and clutter-free. Think of it as giving your decorations their very own holiday.

A Welcoming Home for Everyone

Extra room for friends and family is a real gift. By storing non-essential items in a unit, you free up bedrooms and common areas for guests. Whether it’s setting up an airbed in the lounge or creating multipurpose spaces, a decluttered home means everyone can relax.Imagine enjoying your festive break without the stress of cramped spaces. Visit any of our locations around the UK and let us help you make your holidays more manageable.

The Benefits in a Nutshell

Using self storage during the festive season gives you:
  • Valuable space for entertaining
  • A secure place for gifts and decorations
  • Short-term, easily accessible solutions
  • A clutter-free, stress-reducing home
  • Room to welcome friends and family

FAQs

Q: How long can I rent a storage unit for Christmas?

Wigwam offers flexible short-term storage, perfect for the holiday season. You can rent a unit for as little as two weeks, with no long-term commitment. Simply give 14 days’ notice when you’re ready to move out. Payments are made every four weeks, making it easy to store your Christmas items just for the weeks you need.

Q: Is it safe to store Christmas presents or decorations?

Yes. Units are secure, monitored and easy to access whenever you need them.

Q: Can I access my storage unit on Christmas Day?

Festive season hours vary by location, so it’s always best to check ahead. At Wigwam Self Storage, our team will be on adjusted hours, but you can still access your unit as usual.

Wigwam Self Storage – Holiday Hours 2025

24 Dec: 9am-12pm 25 Dec: Closed 26 Dec: Closed 27 Dec: 9am-2pm 28 Dec: Closed 29 Dec: 9am-3pm 30 Dec: 9am-3pm 31 Dec: 9am-12pm 1 Jan: Closed

Make This Festive Season Stress-Free

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Christmas is about making memories, not worrying about space. Whether it’s gifts, decorations or furniture, Wigwam Self Storage provides storage solutions to help you enjoy a peaceful and organised Christmas period.Get in touch today to explore our storage units designed with your convenience in mind.
Simon Fothergill
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Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.

Customer Reviews

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4.9
The paperwork was quick and efficient and the customer service was top notch. The security is very thorough as well and the opening times are very user friendly. Highly recommended!
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Joseph Rooke
2 weeks ago
Team were outstanding and super helpful I highly recommend
From the very beginning they accommodated my needs to the best of their ability and took the time to try their best to help. They were very patient with me and followed up with me, when necessary. I moved some items into storage today with no difficulty. Modern facilities and excellent communication. Thank you!
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Dorinda Gale
2 weeks ago
Excellent customer service ,big shout out to Lenny for going above and beyond to assist !!
Units,clean and airy .Once set up , the App is simple to use .
Would highly recommend for anyone needing simple,no fuss storage.
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lilwill
2 weeks ago
Easy to book and very easy to access. Storage units and building are clean, well-lit and feel safe.
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D D
2 weeks ago
Perfect from start to finish! A pleasure to do business with. Thanks
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paul walker
2 weeks ago
Great service and unit is clean dry and secure. All accessed by the app, making it easy to get in and out without any problems.
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Christopher Read
2 weeks ago
With the app the storage unit was easy to access and the unit we chose was perfect for our needs,i am impressed with the wigwam facility. Lenny was helpful and professional.
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Zydrunas Gerulis
3 weeks ago
Excellent service from Wigwam Self Storage Lincoln. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional from start to finish. The storage unit was clean, secure and easy to access. Everything was explained clearly, and the whole process was quick and straightforward.

I would definitely recommend Wigwam Self Storage to anyone looking for a safe and reliable place to store their belongings. Great service!
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Paul Adams
3 weeks ago
Very clean space, app works really well. Plenty of trolleys available.
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Stephen Grey
3 weeks ago
I have dealt with both Selina and Sascha, in person and via email. The service each of them has provided has been excellent and makes me feel that I have made the right decision to use Wigwam's services.
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Colin C Harman
3 weeks ago
I have used the storage at Cheltenham for nearly two years now and have always been glad I made the change from a large facility in Kingsditch. I recall leaving a glowing review of Casey and his team when I first took on the unit. Just yesterday I left a less than complimentary review but have discovered my frustration at the time was due to misleading info I obtained over the Internet and nothing to do with Wigwam. So that review is withdrawn and I continue to recommend Wigwam as a convenient town centre facility, well run and utilising a high tech, easy to use entry system.