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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
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Galleon Studios 8 Google reviewsPosted on Ocean S1 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys did some professional shots for me and I can't thank them enough for their profesionallism and advice. It has made such a positive difference to the quality of my site. Thank you.Posted on Rob Reed29 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best and most enjoyable filming I’ve ever done in a studio. Kris and Les couldn’t have been more welcoming and helped us out so much with setup and advice on our shoot. Great kit and facilities and just so friendly. Looking forward to returning in the future. A pleasure.Posted on Alex Carter29 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best studio I've ever been to. Shame about the biltong.Posted on Aya Suliman (Aya)29 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous! Great staff, so kind and supportive will definitely be back!Posted on NBailsey1029 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic facilities and Chris and Les were brilliant!Posted on JP Rochebouet28 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome service, strong recommendationPosted on Amanda Johnson28 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic images, very professional and a really lovely team!Posted on Amer Online28 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing work created by Kris on a business opportunity we are working on, if you want Professional creative solutions then Kris is the man to see. Thanks again Kris, highly recommend.
“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.