Downtex Mill is based in Manchester and falls within Manchester City Council.
This expansive multi-storey warehouse offers a versatile industrial backdrop for your shoot. Combining exposed brickwork, distressed textures and raw architectural details and a number of spaces with graffiti / street art. Having recently undergone further refurbishment, Downtex Mill retains its authentic industrial character while offering flexible spaces suitable for productions of different scales.
The property features several individual areas, including the Main Room, Basement, Courtyard, Red Room and Warehouse Room, each offering its own atmosphere and visual character. From large open-plan warehouse interiors to more intimate industrial settings, the combination of spaces allows productions to achieve multiple looks without relocating. The Courtyard provides an additional exterior setting. The location is perfect for warehouse club style backdrops.
With a whole-venue standing capacity of up to 1,200 people, individual capacities include 500 in the Main Room, 350 in the Basement, 450 in the Courtyard and 120 each in the Red Room and Warehouse Room. The Warehouse Room has previously been used for crew and catering facilities, while a kitchenette is available in the Loft. The venue has previously hosted projects involving the BBC, Diesel, Myprotein and Carlsberg, demonstrating its suitability for a variety of commercial and creative productions.
Parking is available on site for approximately six to eight vehicles, with a driveway providing additional access. Further off-site parking arrangements can be discussed with the venue team for individual productions. The nearest public transport is Manchester Victoria Station, approximately a five to ten-minute walk from the property, providing both rail and Metrolink connections.
Power is available throughout the venue, including the Courtyard, although supply specifications, ratings and production capacity must be confirmed with the technical team before hire. Alternative access and loading arrangements should be discussed in advance, and productions should note that there is no service lift. The venue accommodates film and television productions, although suitability for live sound recording and any potential external or operational noise should be assessed during a recce.
Film, photography and event bookings are subject to a minimum hire period of 10 hours.
