AirFreedom Dock House
Cardiff · CF24
Amenities
Summary
A dockside residential filming space near Cardiff Bay. 8-person capacity. £120/hr. Waterfront location gives access to Cardiff Bay’s docklands exterior alongside a residential interior — useful for productions combining interior and exterior setups.
About this location
AirFreedom’s Dock House property sits near Cardiff’s East Dock, the docklands area adjacent to Cardiff Bay. The dockside location gives a exterior context — the historic working dock infrastructure, the bay, and the mix of industrial heritage and new-build residential characteristic of the Cardiff Bay regeneration area. At 8-person capacity Dock House is larger than the city centre AirFreedom properties, allowing a modestly larger crew. Cardiff Bay provides a specific Welsh setting — different in character from Liverpool docks or London’s Docklands — that suits productions needing a distinctive coastal urban environment with managed interior access. BBC Wales’ Roath Lock Studios are also in the Bay area, which means the surrounding infrastructure (crew, facilities houses, equipment suppliers) is familiar with production activity.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Cardiff 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 AirFreedom Dock House?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at AirFreedom Dock House 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 AirFreedom Dock House?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for AirFreedom Dock House. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Cardiff you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at AirFreedom Dock House?
- Indicative day rate is around £120/hr. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for AirFreedom Dock House?
- AirFreedom Dock House suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at AirFreedom Dock House before?
- AirFreedom Dock House 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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