The Old Rectory Sheffield
Sheffield · S13
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Summary
A period rectory building in Handsworth, Sheffield. Main Hall 200-person capacity. From £1,400/day. A Victorian-era rectory with on-site parking — suited to drama and commercial work requiring a formal ecclesiastical period interior in South Yorkshire.
About this location
The Old Rectory in Handsworth, Sheffield is a period building with a 200-person main hall available for day hire from £1,400. Handsworth is a residential suburb of east Sheffield — separate from the urban industrial character of Kelham Island or the city centre, and providing the specific visual context of a Victorian church rectory: formal architecture, period proportions, and the institutional weight associated with ecclesiastical buildings. For drama requiring a vicarage, parsonage, or similar formal period domestic-institutional setting, a real rectory building delivers authenticity that a set or hotel cannot replicate.
The on-site parking is significant for production logistics — Sheffield’s east end location means crew can arrive and park without the city centre restrictions that affect other period venues. At £1,400/day the rate is comparable to other Sheffield period venue hires. The four user reviews at the time of listing suggest a modestly used hire space with straightforward booking — smaller management overhead than a large hospitality venue. For period drama requiring South Yorkshire ecclesiastical settings, this is one of the more specific available options.
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
- Sheffield 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 Rectory Sheffield?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at The Old Rectory Sheffield 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 Rectory Sheffield?
- On-site parking is available at The Old Rectory Sheffield. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at The Old Rectory Sheffield?
- Indicative day rate is around from £1,400/day. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for The Old Rectory Sheffield?
- The Old Rectory Sheffield can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at The Old Rectory Sheffield before?
- The Old Rectory Sheffield 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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