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Former Police Station and Law Courts with Courtrooms and Cells for Filming in Lancashire

Location 3386

10 miles from Central Manchester

About this location

This historic former police station and law courts, offering a range of original and distinctive spaces, is a period civic building filming location in Lancashire. Two original courtrooms, former police cells and custody areas, interview rooms, judges’ rooms and corridors with solid oak doors, decorative plasterwork, terrazzo and parquet floors suit crime drama, period productions, TV and photoshoots.

Key features

  • Historic former police station and law courts
  • Two original courtrooms
  • Former police cells and custody areas
  • Interview rooms, judges’ rooms and offices
  • Solid oak doors and historic joinery
  • Decorative plasterwork, terrazzo and parquet floors
  • High ceilings and large windows
  • Multiple entrances, corridors and staircases

Room breakdown

  • Two original courtrooms
  • Former police cells and custody areas
  • Interview rooms
  • Judges’ rooms
  • Offices and waiting areas
  • Corridors, staircases and ancillary spaces
  • Several entrances and circulation areas

Parking and accessibility

  • Parking and loading by arrangement, depending on production size
  • Recces welcome to assess access
  • Access limited to approved areas

Amenities

  • Toilets within the building
  • Power and production facilities discussed per production

Rules and restrictions

Access is limited to approved areas of the property. Any use of smoke, weapons, drones, animals, stunts, pyrotechnics, set alterations or other specialist production activity must be agreed in writing in advance. Productions may be required to provide appropriate insurance and risk assessments. Any specific requirements should be discussed prior to the booking.

Location details

Location
Lancashire
Within the M25
No

Price guide

Approximate hourly rate depending on the scale of the shoot. Final fees to be negotiated upon enquiry.

Minimum booking
4 hours
General hourly rate
£150.00 – £350.00 +VAT
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