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MediaCity Studios (formerly dock10)
North West, England. Studio guide for crew: contacts, stages, parking and travel.
| Address | Dock House, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2EQ |
|---|---|
| Postcode | M50 2EQ |
| Phone | 0161 886 5321 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | https://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/mediacity-studios/ |
About
Ten purpose-built TV studios (about 43,400 sq ft in total) at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, including HQ1, the UK's largest TV studio. Formerly branded dock10, now MediaCity Studios. Studio bookings: 0161 886 5111 / [email protected]. Post production bookings: 0161 886 5333 / [email protected].
Stages
| Stage | Size | Height |
|---|---|---|
| HQ1 | 12,540 | 15m |
| HQ2 | 7,642 | 11.5m |
| HQ3 | 4,757 | 11.5m |
| HQ4 | 6,275 | 10.73m |
| HQ5 | 982 sq ft | 5.4m |
| HQ6 | 982 sq ft | 5.4m |
| HQ7 | 1,614 | 5.4m |
| HQ8 | 713 sq ft | 3.99m |
| HQ9 | 6,382 | 11.2m |
| HQ10 | 1,508 | 5.45m |
Facilities
- Turnaround team, dedicated audience team and waiting area, client/talent facilities, remote galleries, high-speed fibre connectivity, post production. MediaCity Studios Deli on site (Mon–Fri 10am–3pm).
Parking & getting there
| Crew parking | No dedicated crew parking published; use The Garage multi-storey (Broadway, M50 2TG, 24/7, cashless) or Quayside car park (M50 3AH). Check with the production/studio bookings team (0161 886 5111). |
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| Visitor parking | No venue parking for audiences (BBC); use The Garage or Lowry Outlet car park (7am–1am). |
| Parking cost | Weekday: £2.50 1h, £5 2h, £7 3h, £15 up to 15h, £30 24h. |
| Security | MediaCity security control: 0161 855 6400. |
| Stations | MediaCityUK Metrolink (Eccles line, ~every 12 min from city centre) on the plaza; IWM North (Trafford Park line) across the water. |
| Food on site | MediaCity Studios Deli, Mon–Fri 10am–3pm (£5.75 meal deal). |
| Food nearby | Wagamama, Prezzo, Pret, Greggs, The Alchemist and more around the MediaCityUK plaza. |
Sources: mediacityuk.co.uk · mediacityuk.co.uk · mediacityuk.co.uk · mediacityuk.co.uk · bbc.co.uk · openstreetmap.org
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