New Craven Hall
Leeds · LS2
Amenities
Summary
A civic hall in Leeds’ Cultural Quarter. Main Hall from £600/day, partial hire from £500/evening. A large civic interior in the arts district — suited to drama, performance-adjacent productions, and large-crew Leeds shoots.
About this location
New Craven Hall is in Leeds’ Cultural Quarter, the area around the West Yorkshire Playhouse (now Leeds Playhouse), Leeds Kirkgate Market, and the cluster of arts and cultural institutions north-east of the city centre. The Cultural Quarter location gives productions proximity to one of the densest concentrations of arts infrastructure outside London. The Main Hall at £600/day is accessible for production companies working with mid-range budgets, and the £500/evening partial hire option suits productions that need afternoon and evening shoot slots within a single day budget. Leeds’ position as the production hub for calendar dramas (Emmerdale, Peaky Blinders Yorkshire sequences) means the city has established crew supply chains and equipment providers nearby.
The Cultural Quarter exterior provides Leeds Playhouse’s modern civic architecture, the arched Victorian ironwork of Kirkgate Market, and the Quarry Hill open space — all within walking distance. For productions that need Leeds as a specific setting with recognisable civic character, this is the right postcode and the right environment. LS2 postcode is served by Leeds station (15 minutes on foot) and by city bus from across the metropolitan area. On-site parking. The evening hire option at £500 is useful for drama and music video productions that prefer night or low-light shooting conditions with controlled interior lighting. Booking via Tagvenue with separate rate listings for day and evening hire.
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
- 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 New Craven Hall?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at New Craven Hall 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 New Craven Hall?
- On-site parking is available at New Craven Hall. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at New Craven Hall?
- Indicative day rate is around from £600/day. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for New Craven Hall?
- New Craven Hall can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at New Craven Hall before?
- New Craven Hall 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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