Princess Street Manchester
Manchester · M2
Amenities
Summary
A major commercial street in central Manchester running parallel to Deansgate, lined with Victorian warehouses and offices, confirmed as an active filming location by Manchester Reddit users who spotted a production there in 2025.
About this location
Princess Street runs through the heart of Manchester’s commercial centre, parallel to Deansgate and connecting the Oxford Road corridor with the city core. The street is characterised by large Victorian and Edwardian warehouse buildings — the cotton trade legacy of industrial Manchester — with substantial stone and brick facades, loading bay entrances, and tall windows. This architectural fabric makes it one of Manchester’s most reliable period urban streets for production work. Reddit posts from Manchester users confirmed filming on Princess Street in 2025, with threads asking about what production was present. Manchester Film Office manages street filming permits, and Princess Street has been used across numerous drama productions set in historical Manchester and for contemporary urban sequences. The street’s connection to the Northern Quarter at its eastern end and the Castlefield/Deansgate area at its western end allows a production to cover a range of Manchester’s different urban characters within a short distance.
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
- Manchester 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 Princess Street Manchester?
- Yes — filming on or around Princess Street Manchester typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Princess Street Manchester?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Princess Street Manchester. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Manchester you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Princess Street Manchester?
- Princess Street Manchester sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Princess Street Manchester?
- Princess Street Manchester can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at Princess Street Manchester before?
- Princess Street Manchester 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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