Shinfield Studios
| Shinfield Studios | |
|---|---|
Shinfield Studios Phase 1 development | |
| General information | |
| Location | Shinfield, Berkshire, England |
| Address | South Avenue, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9LH |
| Coordinates | 51°24′56″N 0°56′19″W / 51.415496°N 0.938695°W |
| Opening | 2021 (fully completed by 2024) |
| Owner | Shadowbox Studios |
| Website | |
| Shinfield Studios | |
Shinfield Studios is a film and television studio located in Shinfield, Berkshire, England. Located approximately 23 miles (37 km) from Central London, the studio is owned by Shadowbox Studios and finished construction in spring 2024.[1] It is part of the newly emerging British film studios that have worked with major Hollywood studios, including Netflix, Lucasfilm and Sony.
The studio is located on University of Reading land, within the Thames Valley Science Park.[2] The studios have worked alongside the University and the British Film Institute to help develop the Screen Berkshire training programme.[3]
History
The studio was shortlisted for the Studio of the Year for the 2025 Global Production Awards.[4]
On the 26 June 2025, Shinfield Studios successfully secured a £250 million refinancing package with Apollo Global Management as the new lender.[5]
Facilities
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.[6] 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.[7]
Productions
Film
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)[8]
- Greenland: Migration (2025)
- The Magic Faraway Tree (2026)[9][10]
Television series
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
- The Acolyte (2024)[11]
- You Bet! (2024)[12]
- LOL: Last One Laughing UK (2025)[13]
- 99 to Beat (2025)[14]
References
- ^ "UK's newest TV and film studios now fully open". BBC.
- ^ "Our tenants". Thames Valley Science Park. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Shinfield Studios fully operational after work completed". University of Reading.
- ^ "Shortlist 2025". Global Production Awards.
- ^ Irving, Sarah (26 June 2025). "Operator behind Shinfield Studios secures £250m refinancing deal | News". Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Shinfield Studios". Filming in England.
- ^ "Stages & Backlot". Shinfield Studios.
- ^ "Wokingham borough film studios used for Hollywood blockbuster Ghostbusters Frozen Empire". wokingham.today.
- ^ "Exclusive: Magic Faraway Tree joins Gerard Butler thriller at Shinfield Studios". The Knowledge Online.
- ^ Vann-Wall, Silvi (8 July 2025). "The Magic Faraway Tree pegs 2026 Australian release date". www.screenhub.com.au. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Star Wars: The Acolyte made in Shinfield Studios Wokingham". The Reading Chronicle.
- ^ Gwinnett, Giles (28 November 2024). "New series of You Bet! filmed at Shinfield Studios on its way". the business magazine. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Last One Laughing premieres on Amazon Prime". Shinfield Studios.
- ^ "Star Wars: Shinfield shot 99 to Beat airs on ITV1 & ITVX". Shinfield Studios.