Space Studios Manchester
Film and television studio complex in Manchester
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Space Studios Manchester (formerly known as The Space Project) is an English purpose built film and television studio situated in Gorton, Manchester, with 6 acoustically treated stages.
Former namesThe Space Project
Alternative namesSpace Studios
TypeFilm and television studios
LocationSpace Studios Manchester, Vaughan Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5FQ, United Kingdom
| Space Studios Manchester | |
|---|---|
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| Former names | The Space Project |
| Alternative names | Space Studios |
| General information | |
| Type | Film and television studios |
| Location | Space Studios Manchester, Vaughan Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5FQ, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53.469154°N 2.2008608°W |
| Completed | May 2014 |
| Owner | Manchester City Council |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 85,000 sq. ft. |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | VINCI Construction |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| References | |
| [1] | |
Construction began in 2013 and it opened in October 2014 as a spin off to The Sharp Project. It is currently 360,000 square feet in size, which includes 85,000 square feet of studio space, with plans to expand the site further.[2][3] Productions filmed at the facility include The A Word, Houdini and Doyle and stunt scenes used in Coronation Street.[4][5][6] It is also now the home for the BBC's Dragons' Den.[3][needs update]
