256 Wilmslow Road
Manchester · M14
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Summary
A community hall on Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield, Manchester. From £10/hr — among the lowest hire rates in Greater Manchester. Suitable for student and micro-budget productions based near Manchester’s university district.
About this location
256 Wilmslow Road is a community hall in Fallowfield, the student district south of Manchester city centre. At £10/hr it is the most affordable community hall option visible in the Greater Manchester Tagvenue market, and its Fallowfield location puts it within the orbit of Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester. For student productions, indie shorts, and micro-budget projects that need a real interior space rather than a garden or kitchen, this kind of community hall rate makes production possible without venue-hire becoming the largest line item. The Wilmslow Road corridor is one of the most recognisable streets in South Manchester, offering a specific urban visual signature for exterior shots between interior setups.
Fallowfield’s density of student housing and independent businesses gives a social texture that works for productions set in student-community or working-class Manchester contexts. The M14 postcode is on the A34 Wilmslow Road, served by multiple bus routes from Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. Community halls typically offer more flexibility on pre-rig timing and access arrangements than commercial studios. On-street parking on surrounding residential streets. Booking via Tagvenue in hourly increments from £10/hr.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Manchester has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at 256 Wilmslow Road?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at 256 Wilmslow Road itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at 256 Wilmslow Road?
- On-site parking is available at 256 Wilmslow Road. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at 256 Wilmslow Road?
- Indicative day rate is around from £10/hr. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for 256 Wilmslow Road?
- 256 Wilmslow Road can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at 256 Wilmslow Road before?
- 256 Wilmslow Road appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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