The Old Library
Birmingham · B9
Amenities
Summary
A period library building in Digbeth, Birmingham. Main Space 130-250 guests. From £950/session. A civic/period interior in the heart of Birmingham’s most filmed district — suited to period drama, institutional scenes, and productions needing a historical civic building in Digbeth.
About this location
The Old Library is a period building in Digbeth — the Victorian factory and warehouse district east of Birmingham city centre. Within Digbeth’s concentration of industrial and creative spaces, the Old Library offers a different architectural character: a civic library building’s proportions, fittings, and period interior rather than the raw factory aesthetic of the surrounding warehouses. At 130-250 guests the variable capacity suggests a flexible space that can be configured for different production setups. The £950/session rate is mid-range for the Digbeth period-building market. Being in Digbeth means the exterior environment — brick factories, canal infrastructure, the Custard Factory — is immediately available for additional location work.
A civic library building within Digbeth’s industrial zone offers a visual contrast that can be useful for productions that need to shift between period civic interior and industrial exterior within the same shooting day. The library proportions — tall ceilings, arched windows, reading-room scale — are distinct from both the raw warehouse floor and the ornate civic hall formats available elsewhere in Birmingham. B5 postcode is close to the Digbeth Coach Station and accessible from Birmingham Moor Street station on foot. Booking via Tagvenue at the session rate; confirm the exact capacity configuration required at the time of booking as the 130-250 range suggests a flexible layout.
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
- Birmingham 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 The Old Library?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at The Old Library 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 The Old Library?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for The Old Library. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Birmingham you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at The Old Library?
- Indicative day rate is around from £950/session. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for The Old Library?
- The Old Library can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at The Old Library before?
- The Old Library 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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