DARE Studios
Leeds · LS
Summary
A 4,000 sq ft production studio in Leeds with drive-in facilities, on-site set building, lighting and grip hire, three-phase electricity, kitchen, WiFi, and gated HGV-accessible car park. Day hire £780 for up to 20 people.
About this location
DARE Studios is a well-equipped production facility in Leeds with a specification list that covers most of what a commercial or drama production needs from a studio base. The 4,000-square-foot floor plan with drive-in access handles large props and set pieces. On-site set building removes the dependency on outside contractors for dressed-set shoots. Lighting and grip hire on-site reduces the logistics of arranging separate equipment deliveries. Three-phase electrical supply is the one that matters most for productions with substantial lighting rigs — standard single-phase limits many studio setups. The gated car park with HGV access keeps production vehicles secure and near-to-hand. At £780/day this is a premium-tier facility for Leeds but priced well below equivalent London studios.
The on-site set building capability is a significant differentiator: productions that need a dressed set built to brief can run design, build, and shoot from the same location without the transport risk of moving constructed pieces between a set-build workshop and a studio space. Leeds city location also gives the production access to the Holbeck creative cluster, the canal-side locations, and the city centre commercial streets as exterior shooting environments between studio sessions. Booking direct with DARE Studios; the Tagvenue listing is the discovery route but longer-term engagements and multi-day rates should be discussed directly with the studio management.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access available — dedicated entry for kit and set dressing.
- Public transit
- Leeds 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 DARE Studios?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at DARE Studios 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 DARE Studios?
- On-site parking is available at DARE Studios. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at DARE Studios?
- Indicative day rate is around £780/day. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for DARE Studios?
- DARE Studios suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at DARE Studios before?
- DARE Studios 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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