Granada Studios, Manchester

Name: Granada Studios
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#326 among attractions in Manchester

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Old Granada Studios is a television studio complex and events venue on Quay Street in Manchester with the facility to broadcast live and recorded television programmes. The studios were formerly the headquarters of Granada Television and later ITV Granada from 1956 to 2013. After a period of closure, five of the six studio spaces were reopened under the All Studios banner in 2018. The studios are the oldest operating purpose-built television studios in the United Kingdom pre-dating BBC Television Centre by five years. ()

Completed: 1962 (62 years ago)Coordinates: 53°28'44"N, 2°15'17"W

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City CentreManchester United Kingdom

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Granada Studios – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deansgate, Museum of Science and Industry, Quay Street, Mamucium.

~1220 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Deansgate, Manchester
6 min walk • Deansgate is a bustling artery in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, known for its vibrant shopping district. Cutting through the city center, Deansgate offers a mix of high-street and designer stores, making it a premier destination for both locals and tourists...
~730 ftS
History in an 1830 railway station
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
4 min walk • The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is a beacon of innovation and history, located in the heart of the city's historic Castlefield district. Housed in the former Liverpool Road railway station, the world's oldest surviving terminal railway station, the...
~540 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Quay Street, Manchester
3 min walk • Quay Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, is a vibrant shopping district that offers both locals and tourists a unique blend of retail experiences. Known for its diverse range of shops, Quay Street is a hub for those seeking fashion...
~1460 ftS
Remains of an ancient Roman fort
Mamucium, Manchester
8 min walk • Mamucium, also known as Manchester Roman Fort, stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established around AD 79, this ancient fortification was built by the Romans during their occupation of Britain.
~960 ftNE
Museum, History museum
People's History Museum, Manchester
5 min walk • The People's History Museum stands as a testament to the vibrant social history of the working people in the United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of Manchester, this national museum is dedicated to documenting, interpreting, and celebrating the lives of ordinary...
~1620 ftSE
47-floor skyscraper with a hotel
Cloud 23, Manchester
8 min walk • Beetham Tower is a 47-storey mixed use skyscraper in Manchester, England. Completed in 2006, it is named after its developers, the Beetham Organisation, and was designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners.
~1470 ftE
Synagogue
Manchester Reform Synagogue, Manchester
8 min walk • Manchester Reform Synagogue, a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism, is one of the oldest Reform Jewish communities in the United Kingdom.
~1010 ftW
Bridge
Ordsall Chord, Manchester
5 min walk • Ordsall Chord, also known as the Castlefield Curve, is a short railway line in Ordsall, Salford, England, which links Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Victoria, designed to increase capacity and reduce journey times into and through Manchester.
~1840 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Central, Manchester
9 min walk • Manchester Central Convention Complex is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England.
~1330 ftNE
Neo-gothic landmark with rare books
John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester
7 min walk • The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on Deansgate in Manchester, England. It serves as part of the University of Manchester.
~1510 ftE
Church, Bars and clubs, Dance club
Albert Hall, Manchester
8 min walk • The Albert Hall is a music venue in Manchester, England. Built as a Methodist central hall in 1908 by the architect William James Morley of Bradford and built by J. Gerrard & Sons Ltd of Swinton, it has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. The main floor was used as a nightclub from 1999 to 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Granada Studios?

Nearby attractions include Quay Street, Manchester (3 min walk), 3 Hardman Street, Manchester (3 min walk), St John's Gardens, Manchester (3 min walk), St John's Church, Manchester (3 min walk).

How to get to Granada Studios by public transport?

The nearest stations to Granada Studios:

Bus

Lower Byrom Street/Quay Street • Lines: 2 (peak) (2 min walk)
New Quay Street/Irwell Bridge • Lines: 2 (peak) (4 min walk)

Train

Salford Central (7 min walk)
Deansgate (10 min walk)

Tram

Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (9 min walk)
St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (13 min walk)