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The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
Deansgate, Manchester, England20 guests
The Spirit of Manchester Distillery. Set beneath the railway arches in the heart of Manchester city centre, our bar offers a striking, atmospheric backdrop ideal for photography, filming, and content creation. The space combines industrial charm with refined finishes – think exposed brick, polished concrete, dramatic lighting, and a full working
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£70
/hr
1 hr min
Smolensky Gallery
Deansgate, Manchester, England5.0 (1)
300 guests
Smolensky Gallery. Unique gallery space with high ceilings and polished concrete floors. The gallery displays Urban and Contemporary art and has lots of character and atmosphere.
The space is perfect for gallery exhibitions, product launches, art shows previous use has been from Fashion campaigns to elaborate concepts for
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£125
/hr
2 hr min
Corner HQ
Manchester, England20 guests
Corner HQ. A minimal and modern boxing gym. Fully equipped with boxing ring, heavy bags and squat rack with adjustable lighting throughout the space from warm/cold/colour. Space is complimented with kitchen, female and male changing rooms/make up rooms and casual sitting areas which are super useful
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£125
/hr
2 hr min
Empowered Studios
Manchester, England5.0 (3)
30 guests
Empowered Studios. 1. Extensive Equipment and Amenities:
* Professional Lighting: Multiple lighting setups for every mood and style.
* Backdrops: A wide variety of colors and textures to suit your project's aesthetic.
* Props and Accessories: From classic to contemporary, we have an array of props to enhance your shots.
2. Natural
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£40
/hr
4 hr min
Stoop Creative Studio
Manchester, England5.0 (7)
100 guests
Stoop Creative Studio. 1500sqft of high spec studio space flooded with controllable natural light. The venue boasts a mix of pure white and polished concrete, all while maintaining the original industrial feel of the mill it’s situated in.
Available for film, photo and workshops.
6 x 4m white cove
Concrete floor
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£60
/hr
4 hr min
Boutique Penthouse In Manchester City Center
Northern Quarter, Manchester, England20 guests
Perfect for all of your residential production needs. Great for Photo shoots Video shoots Social media shoots commercial shoots Adverts TV Filming.
Experience life in Manchester’s trendiest neighbourhood with this stunning penthouse apartment located in the heart
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From
£90
/hr
2 hr min
Large and Bright Manchester Bar | Production
Manchester, England5.0 (3)
100 guests
A great bar space for production filming and photography based in the city centre of Manchester. The space comes with all tables and chairs and also a small performance space. This venue would be perfect for larger and independent filming companies to use. We are more
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£150
/hr
4 hr min
Clean Physical Fitness Gym with Natural Light | Great for Fitness Photo & Video Shoots
Manchester, England4.7 (3)
10 guests
Book our Clean Physical Fitness Gym with Natural Light conveniently located in Manchester. We’d love to host you for your next creative project. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested.
Features:
• 2700 sq. ft
• WiFi
• Existing Gym Equipment
• Kitchen
•
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£90
/hr
2 hr min
City Centre Gym near piccadilly
Manchester, England5.0 (1)
100 guests
Fitness events and photoshoots can take place at the gym on weekends and off peak weekday times. Our gym is bright and spacious. It makes for a great space for anyone looking to host an event/workshop and for photoshoots. Fitness apparel companies often hire out the
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£100
/hr
3 hr min
Production Home in Central Manchester
Manchester, England10 guests
work well in our space.
*Living Room: film and photo shot, podcasts
*Kitchen: Meetings, Vlog, cooking Classes, Film and Photo shot
*Hallway: Modelling, film, photo shoot
Moreover, all the areas in the space can be used.
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£100
/hr
5 hr min
Industrial Open Plan Photography Studio With Optional Natural Light
Ancoats, Manchester, England5.0 (3)
100 guests
the shoot.
All studios have access to the kitchen and W/C facilities as well as high speed wifi.
Great for a variety of photo shoots, film shoots, commercial shots, product shoots, filmin, TV production and more!
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£80
/hr
2 hr min
Private Gym In The Heart Of Ancoats
Ancoats Urban Village Regeneration Area, Manchester, England5.0 (1)
20 guests
A fully equipped, private gym in the industrial area of Ancoats!
Perfect for gym equipment or sportswear brands to shoot. Also a great space for client photoshoots.
Black on black interior and very little branding makes this space perfect for your brand shoot.
Changing room, toilet and shower fitted
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£65
/hr
2 hr min
Versatile City Centre Studio with Huge Cove: Your Creative Hub in Manchester
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England5.0 (1)
50 guests
Located in Manchester City Centre, Honey Street Studio is a multifunctional creative space set up to empower Manchester’s local creatives. Combining the functionality of a studio and the versatility of an event space, Honey Street mirrors the flexibility and adaptability of the vibrant creative community it
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£45
/hr
4 hr min
Modern boutique home
Manchester, England5.0 (1)
6 guests
presented bathroom.
Located in New islington, Manchester, a short walk from the local met stop into town / Manchester city fc.
Suitable for:
Photo shoots
Filming
Interviews
Youtube Content Creation
Podcast Filming
Product Shoots
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£50
/hr
1 hr min
Inner City Urban Apartment
Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, England10 guests
15 minutes walk to the lively student population areas in Rusholme, Fallowfield and Withington in the opposite direction.
Great for small scale photo shoots, film shoots, production, interviews and more.
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£35
/hr
4 hr min
High Ceiling Photo/video Studio
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England15 guests
or hold a small event, this versatile studio has you covered.
Key Features:
490sqft of open, flexible space
Modern, outstanding condition
Ideal for content creation, Photo shoots, podcasts, and small events
Convenient location 0.6 miles from Victoria station, 0.7 miles to Queens road
Close to local amenities
Basic facilities included
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£27
/hr
2 hr min
Urban Warehouse Basement Studio | Manchester | Production
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England15 guests
Underground recording studio complex of recording areas and control rooms. The arrangement is for one control room and one recording area including a kitchen and toilet facility.
Each recording area is well lit and has laminated flooring and a rug
For larger projects both studios can be
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£30
/hr
3 hr min
Manchester, Beswick, 3-bed semidetached house, maximalism, luxury
Manchester, England6 guests
>Newly refurbished property to the highest standards!!
Ideal for filming, photo sessions, interviewing, boudoir photo shoot. podcast
>Each room in the property (even the bathrooms, staircase and landing) has different wallpaper, mural inspired by nature, ideal to use backgrounds for different purposes, topics, themes.
>All rooms are accessible during
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£250
/hr
2 hr min
Large Stylish Home for Photo and Film Shoots
Manchester, England5.0 (1)
15 guests
Book our Entire 5 bed Huge Space Perfect Family Retreat conveniently located in Manchester.
The space consists of a huge hosting space open living area, 5 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms and another huge living space.
Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any
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£95
/hr
4 hr min
Stylish Family Home With A Mix Of Contemporary & Traditional Styles | Manchester | Production
Old Trafford, Manchester, England5.0 (7)
20 guests
for two cars on the driveway and there is access to the rear garden via a side gate.
Location is perfect for photo shoots, video, filming, interviews, youtube, tv adverts
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£125
/hr
4 hr min
Manchester Suburb Victorian House with Architectural redesign
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England30 guests
patio. There is side access to the house and outside electrical plugs.
The location house is ideal for production shoots, photo shoots, filming, content creation, product shoots and more!
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£115
/hr
1 hr min
Scandi, Parisian NYC inspired Extended Victorian Villa & Large Garden space
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England5.0 (1)
25 guests
Scandi, Parisian NYC inspired Extended Victorian Villa in leafy suburb & Large Garden and patio kitchen.
Set over four floors this grand Victorian house has been modernised and elongated to provide ideal shoot space for photo film and tv.
Previously divided rooms have been combined to
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£150
/hr
6 hr min
Scandi/Japandi Family Home Perfect For Production
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England4.9 (12)
30 guests
plenty of subtle style which could be utilised for any type of shoot.
The house has been used for production shoots, photo shoots, filming, content creation, product shoots and more!
You can see more images on Instagram @Tiffanytruly_
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£100
/hr
3 hr min
New York Loft Style Open Plan House
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England5.0 (10)
20 guests
space. South west facing garden with treehouse. The well kept garden is around 120 m2
Great for a variety of productions, from photo shoots, editorials and content creation, through to filming, adverts and interviews.
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£70
/hr
2 hr min
Double Fronted Victorian Villa. Plant filled, boho space with Mediterranean terrace
Manchester, England5.0 (3)
20 guests
Open plan living, dining, garden and terrace. Great for photo shoots or filming. High ceilings and grand proportions. Open south facing private garden with no overlooking properties in view. Separate lounge with a gentleman’s club vibe. Hot tub in garden. Lots of light and plants
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£140
/hr
1 hr min
Unique open plan Victorian property with a modern touch
West Didsbury, Manchester, England5.0 (2)
8 guests
LOCATION HISTORY
This victorian property was built in 1985 and eventually split into flats in the late 90's. We brought it back to its glory, a full renovation to bring it back to one residence, full of period features and added a 2 storey extension to
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£130
/hr
4 hr min
Light airy studio space
Prestwich, Manchester, England25 guests
Large matted (750sq ft) Pilates studio suitable for yoga, Pilates, gymnastics, dance, performance and photo shoots. Lovely large windows on 2 sides flood the room with lots of natural light. There is a smaller adjoining studio with coat/shoes storage and 3 Pilates Reformers. Toilet and
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£25
/hr
5 hr min
Cosy Style Bar In Manchester, great for production or photoshoot
Swinton, Manchester, England40 guests
A cosy and stylish bar in Manchester with a seating capacity of around 30 people or around 50 standing.
This family run bar is perfect for photoshoots, filming production, a product launch.
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£150
/hr
3 hr min
Photo and Video studio with Infinity Cove
Central Retail District, Manchester, England20 guests
Our large 1,500 sqft studio space features an open floor plan with modern wood style flooring and a sleek black ceiling. This space is perfect for photography, videography, workshops, and events, with flexible setups to suit your project’s unique needs.
Includes a makeup area, fully fitted kitchen
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£60
/hr
3 hr min
Classic Victorian Home in Manchester for Photography & Film
Worsley, Manchester, England15 guests
Book our home conveniently located in Manchester.
Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested.
Features:
• Kitchen
• Natural Light
• Game area
• Patio/ Garden
• Living Area
Available for:
• Photo/Film Shoot
• Content Creation/Blogging/Youtube Videos
• Podcasts/Interviews
• Movies/Films
• Tik Tok Videos/Social Media
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£80
/hr
4 hr min
Living Room Set
Central Retail District, Manchester, England10 guests
A living room for filming and taking photos, suitable for modern styles. Can be used for fashion shoots, podcasts, product photography.
A desk set up on the other side of the room for podcast gear and equipment.
Included are a fitted kitchen, changing room and make up area
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£50
/hr
3 hr min
Modern Living Room & Kitchen Available in Manchester for Production
Cadishead, Manchester, England15 guests
Book our Beautiful & Modern Home conveniently located in Manchester.
Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested.
Features:
• Kitchen
• Natural Light
Available for:
• Photo/Film Shoot
• Content Creation/Blogging/Youtube Videos
• Podcasts/Interviews
• Movies/Films
• Tik Tok Videos/Social Media
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From
£50
/hr
3 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a photo shoot location cost to rent in Manchester?
Photo shoot locations in Manchester average £88 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
photo shoot locations Pricing Range in Manchester, England
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo shoot locations venues in Manchester, ranging between $99.44 and $129.29.
£88/hr average
How popular are photo shoot locations in Manchester?
Our local hosts have welcomed 2394 people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent photo shoot locations in Manchester?
Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 8 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Shoots starting between 11:00 and 12:00.
photo shoot locations Booking Times in Manchester, England
Image representing average rental time for photo shoot locations in Manchester, emphasizing most start between 11:00 to 12:00.
11:00 - 12:00
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Explore professional photography locations in Manchester
There are many reasons to hold a photo shoot. They are a chance to celebrate a birthday in a memorable way. Weddings, being once in a lifetime events, must have a photographer involved. Photoshoots are also a way to portray the elegance and beauty of a maternity.
When working with a professional photographer you should have a few ideas beforehand on where you want to shoot. Most photographers have a list of their favorite places to shoot. But having a few of your own ideas will ensure the final images are exactly what you're looking for. Manchester has hundreds of suitable outdoor and indoor locations for professional photography to choose from, and for all occasions!
Find indoor photography locations in Manchester
Indoor photo shoots are a good idea if you want a comfortable setting for the session. There won't be any wind, rain, or humidity to struggle through and you'll have ideal lighting inside of a studio, restaurant, or other space. Manchester photographers typically work in photo studios, where they have total control over the lighting environment. An indoor studio rental also includes backgrounds that can be tailored to create any mood. Off camera flash provides ideal lighting and you'll have extras like furniture, vintage props, and makeup stations.
If you want to convey more of a lifestyle element in the photo shoot, consider a restaurant, lounge, or pub. Many are photo-friendly and have a wonderful atmosphere for family or birthday photos. You may need to reserve a private room but the dining halls and banquet halls of local hospitality venues are perfect for this purpose.
Natural light photography locations in Manchester
Natural light offers a different experience from camera flash or light stands. The romantic quality of Golden Hour or Blue Hour tones is unmistakable. But you aren't forced to work outside for natural light. Many Manchester photo and video studios provide it through large factory windows facing the right directions. Natural light photo shoots are ideal for everything from portraits to food photography. Just be sure to inquire with the facility owners beforehand on the best times of day for natural light. Otherwise, you may book the studio, only to find there's little to none available. Natural light photography locations will also include light modifiers like curtains and reflectors to channel that light for a specific theme.
Reviews for photo shoot locations
Holly W.
Large central Manchester studio space
Great space for our shoot.
Charan S.
Large central Manchester studio space
Host was super helpful and crew were pleased with the filming space.
Charlotte K.
Natural Light Studio with White Cove & Concrete Feature Wall
Perfect studio, with amazing light, clean, and the team very friendly - will definitely be using again!
Mcgill P.
New York loft style space perfect for filming and production
Thoroughly enjoyed shooting in this space! It had everything we needed and the end result was exactly what we had envisioned. Jakub was lovely and very attentive....
Rosie L.
Northern Quarter Industrial Apartment
The space was amazing! Sam was lovely and was very accommodating. It was exactly what we needed for the shoot and just a beautiful space in general! Would definitely recommend :) ...
Max S.
Spacious Ground-floor Photo Studio with Natural Light
Great host! They were very accommodating to our needs. The studio was perfect for us and the light was amazing. The content we got could not have come out any better. Would 100% recommend this space and the team we will most definitely be booking it...
Max S.
Spacious Ground-floor Photo Studio with Natural Light
Great host! They were very accommodating to our needs. The studio was perfect for us and the light was amazing. The content we got could not have come out any better. Would 100% recommend this space and the team we will most definitely be booking it...
Sarah G.
Spacious Ground-floor Photo Studio with Natural Light
This is a great space, a lot bigger than what I expected. We managed to get over 1000 great images!
Angel F.
Spacious Studio With Natural Light in Manchester
Super bright and spacious studio that was perfect for our shoot! Sam was a helpful and considerate host and we would be more than happy to return to this studio again. ...
Liam P.
Spacious Studio With Natural Light in Manchester
I hired this space to film a little showreel scene without previously viewing the property so I took a gamble and it payed off. The space was perfect for what I needed & we had the scene wrapped up really quickly with no issues. ...
Mcgill P.
Stylish Family Home With A Mix Of Contemporary & Traditional Styles | Manchester | Production
Kate's home is absolutely beautiful and was exactly what we needed for our shoot. It is a wonderfully light and airy space, with thoughtful design details. The perfect lifestyle location. Kate was so helpful and happy to answer any questions. We also got the chance to...
Hannah C.
Stylish Family Home With A Mix Of Contemporary & Traditional Styles | Manchester | Production
Kates home is beautiful. Stylish, clean and very well kept. She was most accommodating with our numerous requests and nothing was a problem. She made our shoot day hassle free and was a pleasure to deal with. ...
Mcgill P.
Stylish Family Home With A Mix Of Contemporary & Traditional Styles | Manchester | Production
Just as the last time we worked with Kate, everything was pristine and ready for a production crew to set up. Kate was responsive and accommodated our needs, even though it was very close to the shoot date.
We primarily used the kitchen/living spaces but did shoot...
Helja A.
Unique meeting space in New York loft style space
We filmed an interview here, lovely space and really helpful host.
Callum W.
Versatile City Centre Studio with Huge Cove: Your Creative Hub in Manchester
Incredible space with the host, Ben, being really helpful and accommodating. Would highly recommend this for music video shoots or photography ...
Ben H.
Versatile Warehouse in Salford
Fantastic place with lot's of varying spaces for shooting a variety of different feels and looks when looking for diversity from a photo/ video shoot.
Would 100% recommend and use again!!
Fast comms and great owners. ...
Jackson T.
Versatile Warehouse in Salford
Amazing space for filming , very polite people
Scott W.
Versatile Warehouse in Salford
Just wanted to say thank you for your assistance yesterday. The facilities were exactly as we’d expected for the shoot we’d planned. It was certainly one of the hottest days of the year, and thankfully there was a big fan on hand for us to use...
Chris R.
pixdora.com - Wide and curved photo studio + Green Screen
The space is bigger than it seems, very clean, tidy and well laid out. Abid was helpful, kind and responsive. An all round great experience and we’ll be back for more shoots. ...
Emma T.
pixdora.com - Wide and curved photo studio + Green Screen
Good size studio ! I have been mentioned that they will be adding more colours as background drops can’t wait to see them! Overall Good experience ...