| Shinfield Studios | |
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 Shinfield Studios entrance | |
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| General information | |
| Location | South Avenue, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9LH,Shinfield, Berkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51°24′56″N0°56′19″W / 51.415496°N 0.938695°W /51.415496; -0.938695 |
| Opening | 2021 (fully completed by 2024) |
| Owner | Shadowbox Studios |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Scott Brownrigg |
| Website | |
| Shinfield Studios | |
Shinfield Studios is afilm and television studio located inShinfield,Berkshire, England. Located approximately 35 miles (56 km) fromCentral London, the studio is owned byShadowbox Studios and finished construction in spring 2024. It is part of the newly emerging British film studios that have worked with major Hollywood studios, includingNetflix,Lucasfilm andSony.
Shinfield Studios is located on the rapidly expandingUniversity of Reading owned site,Thames Valley Science Park,[1] near the village of Shinfield. This area is a growing hub, currently hosting of theBritish Museum,[2] with aNatural History Museum laboratory and storehouse under construction.[3][4] The studio complex is easily accessible as it is located just off theM4 motorway. Therefore, the journey time fromHeathrow Airport is 30 minutes by car or an hour by train. The studios are also served by theReading Buses Leopard 3 bus which stops at the Thames Valley Science Park (TVSP).[5]
In February 2020, theUniversity of Reading announced their agreement withBlackhall Studios to construct a large-scale film production complex on the university-owned land at Thames Valley Science Park,[1] adjacent to theM4 motorway near Junction 11. The Studios were originally meant to be called Cine Valley Studios, however following public consultation they decided on the name Shinfield Studios.[6]
In January 2021, a 'Screening Opinion' was submitted toWokingham Borough Council and planning permission was granted for four temporary soundstages, similar toArborfield Studios, in March that year. However, on 28 May 2021, full planning permission was submitted to replace the temporary ones. This was approved by the council on the 13th of October 2021, a unanimous vote.[6]
Phase 1 began with the 4 temporary stages were constructed in 2021, however the joint managing director of Shinfield Studios, Nick Smith, announced that they are permanent and have been used for filming.[6] Curo Construction oversaw the construction of the Studios.[7] Construction occurred over multiple phases allowing productions to be made during construction. Phase 2 began construction in December 2021 and completed in spring 2023.[8] The whole site was fully completed and handed over by spring 2024.[9]
The studios have worked alongside the University of Reading and theBritish Film Institute to help develop the Screen Berkshire training programme.[10]
The studio was shortlisted for the Studio of the Year for the 2025 Global Production Awards.[11] On the 26 June 2025, Shinfield Studios successfully secured a £250 million refinancing package withApollo Global Management as the new lender.[12][13]
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Occupying a site of nearly 1,800,000 sq ft,[14] and costing approximately £250 million, Shinfield Studios showcases 18 climate-controlled soundproofed soundstages covering a total area of 433,649 sq ft. Additionally, there is a large circa 9 acre large backlot for filming, as well as workshops and an office environment spanning 130,000 sq ft.[15] With two of the biggest soundstages in the UK at 41,000 sq ft each with a height of 35 metres. On site, there are 38 workshops which can accommodate many different trades including set production,sfx and action vehicles.[16]
