Leeds Library — The New Room
Leeds · LS1
Amenities
Summary
Leeds Library on Commercial Street — the oldest surviving subscription library in the UK, founded in 1768. The New Room at 90-person capacity. £345/hr. A Georgian literary society interior in Leeds city centre.
About this location
Leeds Library is the oldest surviving subscription library in the United Kingdom, founded in 1768 and continuously operating since then. The library occupies its original Commercial Street building and retains the character of an 18th-century literary society space. The New Room at 90-person capacity is the library’s main hire space. At £345/hr the rate is at the premium end of the Leeds civic hire market, reflecting the building’s heritage status. The interior character of an 18th-century subscription library — period bookshelves, the proportions of a Georgian reading room, original fittings — provides a specific historical and intellectual atmosphere that the wider commercial studio market cannot replicate. Commercial Street is in the heart of Leeds city centre, accessible from Leeds Station.
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
- 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 Leeds Library — The New Room?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Leeds Library — The New Room 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 Leeds Library — The New Room?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Leeds Library — The New Room. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Leeds you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Leeds Library — The New Room?
- Indicative day rate is around £345/hr. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for Leeds Library — The New Room?
- Leeds Library — The New Room 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 Leeds Library — The New Room before?
- Leeds Library — The New Room 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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