The venue began as a rehearsal in 2009, however soon after when the Flex inquired into whether they could perform there, leading to multiple stages and performance areas being built on the premises. The venue was also the filming location of an episode of DCI Banks.
Initially, the venue served as a practice session in 2009, but it wasn't long before the Flex expressed interest in performing there, which led to the creation of multiple stages and performance spaces on the grounds. The venue also doubled as the filming location for an episode of DCI Banks.