LOCK Warehouse
London · E3
Amenities
Summary
A large warehouse venue in Tower Hamlets, East London. 500-person capacity. £4,800/day. A substantial East London industrial space near the Regent’s Canal — suited to feature film and high-budget commercial productions needing a large London warehouse interior.
About this location
LOCK Warehouse is in Tower Hamlets, E3 — the area between Mile End and Bow near the Regent’s Canal lock system. At 500-person capacity this is one of the larger single industrial spaces in the London hire market. The canal-adjacent location gives a industrial context — lock gates, towpath, the Victorian dock and canal infrastructure of East London — available for exterior work alongside the warehouse interior. At £4,800/day the rate positions LOCK for feature film and high-budget commercial productions. The E3 postcode is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines (Bow Road, Mile End) and accessible from the A12 and the A11 Whitechapel Road corridor.
The Regent’s Canal between Mile End and the Olympic Park contains some of the most photogenic industrial waterway environments in London — lock structures, towpath vegetation, the contrast between Victorian brick and the new Olympic development to the north-east. For productions that need a large interior base alongside an East London canal exterior, LOCK Warehouse is the only venue in this part of E3 that combines both at scale. The name references the canal lock infrastructure directly. Loading and access infrastructure suits feature film production logistics. Booking direct with the venue management rather than exclusively through Tagvenue for production use at this scale.
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
- London 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 LOCK Warehouse?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at LOCK Warehouse 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 LOCK Warehouse?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for LOCK Warehouse. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in London you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at LOCK Warehouse?
- Indicative day rate is around £4,800/day. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for LOCK Warehouse?
- LOCK Warehouse can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at LOCK Warehouse before?
- LOCK Warehouse 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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