Commercial Filming & Photography
Set in the heart of our city’s Harbourside, our historic site offers some of the most striking and versatile backdrops in the region.
Bristol Dockyards welcomes enquiries for filming, photography, and location hire. From major film and TV productions to documentaries and commercial shoots, our spaces have hosted it all.
Filming Credits
We've welcomed some incredible productions to our site over the past few years including: BBC Songs of Praise, Gardeners’ Question Time, The Gadget Show, Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out, Who Do You Think You Are?, Antiques Road Trip, Brunel: The Man Who…, Monkman and Seagull, DNA Journey, Absolute Genius, Bargain Hunt, This Morning.
To discuss your commercial filming project, please contact:
0117 462 3136
Why bristol?
Winner of the City of Film Award 2024, Bristol is home to worldclass production companies including Aardman Animations, Bottle Yard studios and the BBC Natural History Unit. The city has featured in numerous high-profile productions such as Skins, The Outlaws, and Doctor Who.
For any PR filming, please contact our Marketing team at marketing@bristoldockyards.org.
Locations Available for Hire
Our site offers an exceptional range of authentic settings.
A characterful industrial landscape offering maritime history including our Dry Dock.
A landmark 19th‑century ship with multiple period interiors: First Class Dining Saloon, Galley kitchen, Engine room and Upper and lower‑class cabins.
Historically rich architecture that adds period depth and visual gravitas to any production.
Flexible, contemporary interiors that can be styled to suit a wide range of commercial filming needs including acting as green rooms.
Expansive public areas, including galleries and a library with spiral staircase.
Bright, professional environments suited to corporate, commercial, or documentary‑style shoots with harbourside backdrops.
INDUSTRIAL SPACES
A working shipyard featuring a Grade II‑listed dock and industrial warehouses.
Sheltered industrial space featuring the original SS Great Britain mast.
More of the spaces
Facilities & Support
Access
See our full list of access and facilities accommodations including a car park with approximately 150 spaces.
Utilities
Easy access to full utilities, including power, running water, and Wi‑Fi.
Theatrical Props
Available for hire as well as a range of Victorian props ready to go on site.
Green Rooms
A range of green rooms in varying sizes can be made available upon request.
Catering
We can provide on-site catering with hospitality available for out-of-hours filming.
Filming in England Partnership
We are proud members of the Filming in England Partnership, working closely with Creative England to provide a film friendly environment and support productions filming outside London.
Support Our Charity
Income generated through location hire directly cares for the SS Great Britain, helping to bring ideas and stories to life.