The Bottle Yard Studios is the largest film and TV production facility in the West of England. Two hours from London and 15 mins from Bristol city centre, it attracts UK and international productions of all sizes.
11 stages are available; eight at the main site and three at TBY2, the Studios' premium facility which opened in 2022 offering fully soundproofed shooting space.
TBY2’s power supply is supported by an award-winning 1MW solar array funded by Bristol Energy Cooperative, believed to be the largest community-owned PV rooftop in the UK.
- 11 stages ranging from 7,000 to 22,000 sq ft
- Ceiling heights up to 34 ft
- 5,000 sq ft green screen studio
- 35,000 sq ft of furnished production offices
- Ample ancillary spaces including dressing rooms, make up/costume, prop/set storage
- Construction workshops
- Back lot, private roadways and parking
- Up to 10GB resilient and secure connectivity
- Sophisticated IT systems and support packages
- 24/7 site security
- Café
- Creative hub of over 20 specialist companies
Both Bottle Yard sites are voluntary members of the BAFTA albert Studio Sustainability Standard. The Bottle Yard Studios' main site (TBY1) was rated Excellent in 2025, and its TBY2 facility was rated Outstanding, receiving the highest score of the cohort - making it the most sustainable film/TV studio in the world.
The Bottle Yard Studios are situated at the gateway of the South West, providing easy access to a diverse range of filming locations, including Regency Georgian, gritty industrial and picturesque coastline. The Studios have excellent links with the highly experienced crew based in and around Bristol, a UNESCO City of Film with a vivid track record in film/TV production. Bristol Film Office is also on hand to provide free, dedicated support on location.
A Bristol City Council initiative supported by West of England Combined Authority investment.
Nominee: Studio of the Year, Global Production Awards 2025
Winner: City of Film (Bristol), Global Production Awards 2024
Winner: Sustainable Initiative, Global Production Awards 2023
Winner: Innovation in Low Carbon Technology, Future Leap Sustainable Business Awards 2023
Credits: Rivals (Disney+), The Outlaws (BBC/Amazon Prime Video), Malory Towers (CBBC), Alex Rider (Amazon Freevee), The Killing Kind (Paramount+), Rain Dogs (BBC/HBO), The Flatshare (Paramount+), Am I Being Unreasonable? (BBC), Dodger (CBBC), McDonald & Dodds (ITV), Chloe (BBC/Amazon), The Girl Before (BBC/HBO), Showtrial (BBC/HBO), The Last Bus (Netflix), Becoming Elizabeth (Starz), The Pursuit of Love (BBC/Amazon).
