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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
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
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
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
Central Bar and Basement | Manchester | Production
Manchester, England200 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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£250
/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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£90
/hr
2 hr min
Cool Basement Bar | Manchester | Production
Manchester, England5.0 (1)
100 guests
A central Manchester basement bar ideal for production. The space is large enough for a production crew to set up.
This venue would be perfect for larger and independent filming companies to use. We are more than happy if you need to rearrange some of the
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£140
/hr
4 hr min
Spacious and Skyline views Japanese theme Apartment in the Heart of Manchester
Castlefield, Manchester, England5.0 (1)
6 guests
This stunning apartment has been carefully designed with detailed attention and love. It is the content creator's, videographers and photographers' dreamscape. Amazing skyline views and the "beautiful interior" will give you epic lighting and set the tone for the perfect set, you choose! Very delicate, so
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£110
/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
Industrial Open Plan Photography Studio With Optional Natural Light
Ancoats, Manchester, England5.0 (3)
100 guests
Creative film and photography studio based in the heart of Ancoats, five minute walk from the city centre. Open plan space with lots of optional light, featuring production office and separate kitchen area.
Studio One features a large infinity wall and includes a beautiful changing room and
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£80
/hr
2 hr min
Unique and versatile city studio space with multiple sets, natural light, studio lights, hot desks, video, photography and editing all available inhouse along with equipment hire, gaffer services and much more. contact for further details. perfect studio for campaign, e-commerce, still life and creative content.
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England20 guests
New for Autumn of 2024, Our 2240 sq ft open plan City Studio space is in the heart of the Manchester fashion district just a short 10 minute walk ( 3 min drive) from Manchester Victoria Railway Station and combined metrolink tram stop. Our studio is
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£75
/hr
6 hr min
Production Home in Central Manchester
Manchester, England10 guests
Introducing our Manchester LAVISH VIBING & SPACIOUS Flat.
This lovely and stylish apartment is perfect for films, photoshoots.
This apartment is in the heart of Manchester, this vibrant location is close to universities, retail parks, shopping centre, football stadiums, museums and park.
This apartment has 2 bedrooms and
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£100
/hr
5 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
Beautiful 3 bedroom house situated 5mins from city Manchester centre, Beautifully decorated with large back garden,
Living room: Tastefully decorated with a modern grey finish and rustic feature wall / fish tank coffee table to finish off this beautiful lounge.
Kitchen: Minimal, clean
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£50
/hr
1 hr min
Inner City Urban Apartment
Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, England10 guests
Inner City Modern Apartment
Prestigious New Development
Adjacent to the Oxford Road Corridor
On Site Gym
Residents lounge
Roof top communal areas
Walking distance to Oxford road train station
Full Description
`in the city's 'learning quarter'. It is centrally placed with 10 15 minutes walk to the City Centre of Manchester, including its
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£35
/hr
4 hr min
Fitness studio and Workspace in Coworking Yard with onsite Cafe
Manchester, England5 guests
The space can be used for strength training sessions of up to 3 people and 1 instructor
Equipment:
2x Olympic Barbells with full bumper plate set
A set of KBs up to 20kg and Dumbbells up to 35kg
Functional trainer with 2x 90kg weight stacks and various attachments
Hip thrust bench
Other
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£20
/hr
1 hr min
High Ceiling Photo/video Studio
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England15 guests
Located in the heart of Cheetam Hill, Unit UFK is a newly refurbished 1180 sqft warehouse/industrial unit, perfect for a range of creative projects. Whether you're looking for a space to shoot content, host a birthday or pre wedding shoot, record a podcast, or hold a
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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
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
Recently renovated 1930s semi detached property in Manchester, 3 miles from the city centre. A family home with a mix of contemporary and traditional features throughout. Two living areas with different styles so it can look like two different locations in one house.
Ground floor consists of
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£125
/hr
4 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
Manchester Suburb Victorian House with Architectural redesign
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England30 guests
In the suburbs of South Manchester in Chorlton close to Central Manchester. What looks like a traditional Victorian house has a double height architectural extension giving excess space and light great for shoots. We experience with other location shoots and often get feedback that the house
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£115
/hr
1 hr min
Scandi/Japandi Family Home Perfect For Production
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England4.9 (12)
30 guests
Close to Central Manchester but with countryside type views and decking area. We have had many advertising shoots here and have had location houses previously too. A large open plan living and kitchen area, with lots of room for lighting and to shoot from. We have
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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
The most striking feature is the open plan kitchen which has a skylight and plenty of natural light.
The venue works well for filming and photography shoots due to interesting background of exposed beams, brick wall, solid oak dining table, electric drum set, Crittal style sliding
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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
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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£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 commercial photography location cost to rent in Manchester?
Commercial photography locations in Manchester average £89 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
commercial photography locations Pricing Range in Manchester, England
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for commercial photography locations venues in Manchester, ranging between $71.88 and $129.29.
£89/hr average
£72/hr£129/hr
How popular are commercial photography locations in Manchester?
Our local hosts have welcomed 2409 people into their commercial photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent commercial photography locations in Manchester?
Most commercial photography locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 8 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Commercial Photoshoots starting between 11:00 and 12:00.
commercial photography locations Booking Times in Manchester, England
Image representing average rental time for commercial photography locations in Manchester, emphasizing most start between 11:00 to 12:00.
11:00 - 12:00
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Find photography studio rentals in Manchester
Are you a professional portrait photographer in need of a decorated space for a vintage fashion shoot? Or maybe you're a birthday celebrant looking to have an unforgettable hour with a pro photographer? What you both need is a studio space set up for photography. Unlike outdoor photo sessions, there's no wind to mess up your hair, busy backgrounds, or uncooperative natural light to fight with. A photography studio is an indoor environment where you have full control over light, sound, and more.
You'll find photography studios for rent in Manchester by the hour or day. They come with props, electronics, and other amenities to get your shoot running fast. They can also come with extra spaces beyond the studio area. Be on the lookout for kitchens, lounge areas, waiting rooms, bathrooms, makeup stations, and changing rooms. Free parking is also a big deal, especially with photo studios in downtown Manchester, where car parking is more limited.
Explore photography studios with equipment rentals in Manchester
There's more to a photo studio rental than the space itself. Consider the equipment you need for the shoot. Manchester photography studios can come with extra cameras to act as a backup or provide different angles on your model. They also have specialty lenses, flash setups, light stands, outfit changes, and mirrors. Generators help you take your shoot onto the streets, if you wish. And the largest photo studios have loading bays for you to bring in any heavy equipment or props required.
Props are also essential for many genres, including fashion, portrait, and product photography. Vintage furniture, costumes, potted plants, and other elements enhance the believability of the scene.
Natural light photography studios in Manchester
When working on a photography project, you have two main approaches to consider: electric and natural light. Electric lighting can be controlled with ease but natural light has special qualities of its own. The soft, diffused look of natural light shining through a curtain is hard to replicate using a light stand. It's also free, so long as you're in the right place at the right time.
Many Manchster photography studios were once factory warehouses or lofts. These buildings retain their original large factory windows. At the right times of day, you'll have ample natural light for a lifestyle or editorial photoshoot session. Just be sure to check with the venue beforehand so your rental coincides with the ideal times of day for natural light photography!
Reviews for commercial photography locations
Cecil D.
Contemporary Art Gallery in Manchester (Spinningfields) Perfect for events
Host was brilliant in got everything we were expecting from the booking even though we were late as we were shooting a music video but really recommend ...
Mark C.
Executive Boutique Luxury Space
The studio space, overall facilities, and the attention to detail from the owner (Jermaine) were perfect for us.
We were filming a series of interviews and would highly recommend this space for this purpose. It is well positioned in the Deansgate part of the city centre. Being...
Alice M.
New York loft style space perfect for filming and production
Great space!! Lots of natural light and depth for filming. Only issue is the warehouse next door- unfortunately a bit of noise to work around however not a deal breaker! Space is fantastic and reasonably priced, would use again as host is very accommodating and assists...
Bkay K.
New York loft style space perfect for filming and production
A 5 star rating is not enough! I would give 10 stars. We got to use this space as a function room for our hen party. It’s extremely spacious. It offered a lot of character and uniqueness to bring out the vision we had to life....
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....
Jack T.
New York loft style space perfect for filming and production
Adam and Jakub we’re both incredibly helpful, both throughout booking and during the rental. It’s a beautiful space, very versatile and lots of natural light. Very spacious. Really hope to use it again for our next shoot in Manchester....
Chris O.
New York loft style space perfect for filming and production
Great space and really helpful hosts. The space looked exactly like the pictures and all the equipment and furniture were clean and in good condition. Jake was happy to allow us to extend our time when we overran our shoot. Will definitely be back to use...
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!
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. ...
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. ...
David A.
pixdora.com - Wide and curved photo studio + Green Screen
Great studio, responsive host and amazing facilities
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 ...