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The Royal Toby Hotel
A 7-minute drive is all that separates you from the studio and the Royal Toby Hotel in Castleton. In a very convenient location for the local Castleton train station and to reach us. Castleton train station welcomes trains from both Manchester and Leeds. Most clients opt for this hotel as an option when filming with us.
Not only does it offer ample free parking this is a restaurant and room service available on-site. It’s also worth noting that directly next to the hotel is Cenetta, a moderately priced Italian restaurant. This offers a bit of diversity in your diet than constantly eating at the hotel restaurant.
The Royal Toby Hotel
Address details: Manchester Rd, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3HF
Contact details: 01706 861861
Prices from: £77 per night
Breakfast: 7am-9am
Travelodge Birch East & West
We all know a Travelodge. If you’re on a budget it’s an affordable place to rest your head before the next days filming. Locally to Galleon Studios, there are 2 Travelodges, both located on the M62. Birch East and Birch West both offer cheap rooms from £30 per night. As it’s located on a Motorway Services there are many places to grab quick food from at any time of the day or night. These include; Burger King, Costa, Greggs, Krispy Kreme, and M&S Simply Food.
Both East and Wesbpoud services are around 10 minutes from the studio (with Eastbound being closer!).
Travelodge Birch Eastbound
Address details: Moto Service Area, Birch, M62 Motorway, OL10 2QH, United Kingdom. Sat nav postcode: OL10 2RB
Contact details: 08719 846262
Prices from: £30 per night
Breakfast: SnackBox Available
The Village Hotel Bury
Replete with bar, restaurant, coffee shop, gym and pool. The Village Hotel in Bury is the “posh” place to send talent, clients and crews. It’s located in Bury which is 13 minutes from the studio in good traffic. Rooms are from £77 per night and breakfast is served weekdays between 6.30 to 9:30am (so enough time to eat before you get to the studios. Nearby to The Village is The Waterfold Pub which has a carvery and pub grub.
Bury itself is the end of the Metrolink line linking us to Manchester Picadilly.
The Village Hotel Bury
Address details: Waterfold Business Park, Rochdale Road Bury, BL9 7BQ
Contact details: 0161 674 0136
Prices from: £77 per night
Breakfast: 6.30am-9.30am
Client Testimonials
Discover what our clients have to say about their experiences
Galleon Studios 110 Google reviewsPosted on Lee Baxter9 December 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great facilities and excellent green screen setup with an array of additional equipment available to hire (very useful if you have a last minute sound equipment problem!). Kris and his team were so friendly and really made us feel welcome using the space. Would highly recommend!!Posted on Jessica Elton28 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic studio with everything you need!!! Kris and Les are super helpful and on the day we're always on hand. Would 100% recommend!!Posted on Marcella Woodcock25 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Galleon is a fantastic studio with multiple spaces to choose from, that you can use for shoots, podcasts etc. Kris and Les are brilliant, very professional , they make sure you have everything you could possibly need, are so helpful and even make a cracking brew (might get told off for divulging that bit as now everyone will want one !) Fab facilities and would highly recommend them to anyonePosted on York Atkinson24 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a fantastic day shooting at Galleon Studios today! Fantastic facilities and assistance from both Kris and Les. Their knowledge and assistance was boundless. Thanks for a great day, guys!Posted on Lilias Ahmeira18 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Utterly brilliant, totally professional would not get my filming done anywhere else. Years of experience whether in the sound proof studio or the infinity cove. Fast and efficient edits and fun to work with.Posted on Smeets Amina18 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, super professional and sharp eye for detail 💥Posted on Rachel Cross23 May 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a pleasure to be at Galleon Studios yesterday shooting in green screen with their fantastic virtual production! Kris and Les are the masters of making everyone feel comfortable, having a laugh whilst ensuring you get exactly the result you need. I've worked with them on various videos since 2011 (we reminisced yesterday!), and they just get better and better with the best kit and brilliant studio facilities... for any project. Thanks guys xxPosted on Sarah James26 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic studio, Kris is really helpful with all aspects of organisation. Would definitely recommend.Posted on James Rees13 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent studios. It's always a pleasure to use these facilities! Really good guys to work with, so accommodating and welcoming. Lots of kit and equipment ready to hire too. Makes shooting here a joy!
“How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Film Studio?”
Our soundproof filming studios start at £545+vat for a 10-hour day including lighting. Our larger Infinity Cove studio is £570+vat per 10-hour day including lighting, make up room & client lounge. We offer free parking, free EV Charging and the most complete kit and crew hire in Manchester.