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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 107 Google reviewsPosted 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!Posted on Mat Johns12 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely brilliant experience. The studio facilities are professional and well maintained, making shooting a breeze. Les and Kris aren't just really helpful in regard to the studio and the equipment, they also create a welcoming atmosphere that puts crew and clients at ease. Would recommend 100%.Posted on Sandra Collins14 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic team at Galleon - couldn't be more helpful, accommodating and professional. We were really pleased with the results and the flexibility with which they responded to our requirements. Also make a great cup of tea!Posted on Jack Houghton22 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extremely good amazing placePosted on Guy Pearson4 June 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great time at Galleon Studios, we were kind of winging it shooting for an interactive game and the support given was invaluable, most importantly - there’s also sweets. Recommended.
“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.