Bristol Vaults
About Bristol Vaults
Safe deposit box facility on Colston Avenue in central Bristol, operated by Shavo (Bristol) Limited. The operator describes it as the first privately owned facility of its kind in Bristol. It is part of The Vaults Group (formerly Merrion Vaults), a privately owned group not linked to any bank, and access is via personal identification, a biometric scanner, a customer code and digital photo recognition.
Key facts
| Type | Private safe deposit boxes |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 Colston Avenue, BS1 4UA |
| Phone | 0117 209 0200 |
| Website | bristolvaults.co.uk |
| Storage options | safe deposit box |
| Access | Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm; public and bank holidays 10am to 3pm; last entry 15 minutes before closing |
| Prices | From £215 per year (Box AA) to £3,265 per year (Box F); refundable £100 key deposit; 10% discount on rentals of 3 years+, 20% on 5 years+ (as of 9 October 2026) |
| Contract term | 3 months |
| VAT | All prices include VAT. |
| Accreditations | Safe Deposit Federation (member) |
Score: 5 out of 6
- Address with postcode
- Insurance amount stated
- Prices published
- Access hours stated
- Contract term stated
- No bank account needed
The six criteria
- Address with postcode: The vault has a published address with postcode.
- Insurance amount stated: An insurance amount or full-value cover is stated.
- Prices published: Actual prices are published on the website.
- Access hours stated: Access or opening hours are stated.
- Contract term stated: The minimum term or notice period is stated.
- No bank account needed: No bank account needed. Banks get no point here because they usually rent boxes to customers only.
Sources (4)
Checked: October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so please confirm them with the provider.
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Bristol Vaults: questions
What storage does Bristol Vaults offer?
According to Bristol Vaults: Safe deposit box.
How much does storage with Bristol Vaults cost?
Published prices: From £215 per year (Box AA) to £3,265 per year (Box F); refundable £100 key deposit; 10% discount on rentals of 3 years+, 20% on 5 years+ (as of 9 October 2026) Prices can change, so ask the provider for the current price.
When can I access my box or metal at Bristol Vaults?
According to Bristol Vaults: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm; public and bank holidays 10am to 3pm; last entry 15 minutes before closing.