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Submerged Spaces

Photo / Film Studio

#5 of 108 Filming Location venues in Manchester
#1 of 104 Blank Canvas venues in Manchester
  26 reviews  – 
15 Pollard Street East, Manchester, M40 7FS –
Bradford, Manchester
From £65
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Located in Manchester, Submerged Spaces features a 260m² studio with an XL cove, blackout room, industrial warehouse, and drive-in access for vehicles in shot. Ideal for photo/video shoots, it offers soundproofing, versatile props, and a supportive team praised for enhancing creative projects.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Submerged Spaces

Coved Studio at Submerged Spaces

Coved Studio
Photo Studio
·
Private space
70 seats
50 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
A broad white curved cyclorama creates a seamless infinity background against a surrounding concrete floor, and the studio has a high exposed-beam ceiling fitted with overhead strip lighting that provides even artificial illumination. Room features: A PA system and speakers enable in-room audio playback, and the soundproofed interior supports cont...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner
from £65 hire fee
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The Blackout Room at Submerged Spaces

The Blackout Room
Photo Studio
·
Private space
20 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Blackout Room is a perfect studio for all kinds of photoshoots! Our pricing includes one backdrop, plinths, rails, speakers, steamers, fans, kitchen, changing room & phase 3 electrics. We've thought of everything to ensure that your photography session runs seamlessly, from the high-quality equipment to the amenities provided. If you require...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner
from £65 hire fee
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The Industrial Space at Submerged Spaces

The Industrial Space
Photo / Film Studio
·
Private space
70 seats
80 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The room is an industrial warehouse bay with high ceilings, exposed services and a raw concrete floor. Weathered brick walls and large arched industrial windows provide a textured, neutral backdrop and diffuse daylight for shoots. Room features: On-site lighting equipment and a range of backdrops enable controlled stills and motion lighting setups...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner
from £65 hire fee
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XL Studio Experience at Submerged Spaces

XL Studio Experience
Photo / Film Studio
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The venue is a large, open 260 square metre studio with high industrial ceilings, a white curved cove for seamless shooting, polished concrete floors and a separate blackout room; natural daylight is available where required. Room features: The venue supports set and lighting-heavy shoots by providing backdrops and photographic equipment, a stock ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Air conditioner
from £160 hire fee
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Hollywood Space at Submerged Spaces

Hollywood Space
Photo Studio
·
Semi-private area
5 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our Hollywood space is 3 cubicles 2m wide x 2.5m high which have overhead crane to mount lights and detached windows to allow other lights to be mounted on the other side or camera, best known for single shoot studio. All the props are included. Colours can be changed as clients request, but this comes with extra cost * Not part of the XL studio...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner
from £65 hire fee
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MP
Mark P.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 5 guests · January 2024 · The Blackout Room

Was great space, will definitely use again

5.0
B
Beth
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 1 guest · January 2024 · The Blackout Room

The lighting was great Helpful Ravy Space great

5.0
NG
Nash G.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 5 guests · January 2024 · Hollywood Space

Incredible studio and even better hospitality. I’ve already recommended to a few people. Ravvy was amazing with handling any issues to ensure that the studio was to what we needed

5.0
JP
Jasmine P.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 2 guests · April 2023 · Coved Studio

amazing space and run by lovely people! would recommend best space in manchester !!

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £65–£160 hire fee per hour
XL Studio Experience
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
The Blackout Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Coved Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Hollywood Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
The Industrial Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £65 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Submerged Spaces

Submerged Spaces is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Submerged Spaces is a 260 SQM Photo, and Video space. The venue consists of:
Natural Light Studio
Blackout Room
Warehouse Setting
Coved Studio

All spaces feature drive-in car access. Perfect for photoshoots with vehicles.

Set Design & Creatives available.

The studio is based in Manchester's iconic Wellington House - Ancoats.

FAQ

Yes, fog machines are allowed in the studio.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Submerged Spaces, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 2 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Submerged Spaces:

  • Coved Studio hosting 2 guests: £108
  • The Industrial Space hosting 10 guests: £63
  • The Blackout Room hosting 2 guests: £96
  • XL Studio Experience hosting 3 guests: £144
  • Hollywood Space hosting 5 guests: £120

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Submerged Spaces is located at 15 Pollard Street East, in Bradford, Manchester.

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