Granada Studios

Granada Studios is an architectural ensemble in Manchester, England, composed of several interconnected buildings with geometric facades from the 1950s. The complex was designed by Ralph Tubbs and includes six studio areas, each conceived for different production requirements.

The facility opened in the early 1960s as the headquarters of Granada Television and served as a centre for British television production for over 50 years. Following closure as a broadcasting hub in 2013, the studios reopened in 2018 after extensive renovation work.

The name of the studio comes from the British media company Granada, which produced television programmes here for decades. The building with its distinctive facade reminds visitors today of the time when Manchester was an important centre for television entertainment.

The complex is used for production purposes and is not regularly open to public visits, although occasional events may take place. The nearest public transport stops are in central Manchester, from where the facility is within walking distance.

A historical canal runs beneath the studio complex, which required special engineering work during the building's renovation. This underground waterway is part of Manchester's old canal system and remains invisible to most visitors.

Location: Manchester

Inception: 1962

Architects: Ralph Tubbs

GPS coordinates: 53.47890,-2.25581

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23