London’s 3 Mills Studios completes £6m renovation

A major expansion of 3 Mills Studios in East London has been completed.

The £6m redevelopment includes upgrades to several historic buildings and the creation of more than 10,000 square feet of creative workspace.

The overhaul also included boosting the site’s environmental sustainability and climate resilience and ensuring the economic viability of its heritage assets.

The project was funded by a £3m grant from City Hall, with a further £1.9m provided by the London Legacy Development Corporation. It is intended to support more than 1,000 local jobs.

The studio has historically provided staging for numerous well-known TV series and films. The renovations will allow it to expand its offering to film, TV and theatre.

“London is a global hub for film and television and 3 Mills has been pivotal in the success of the industry,” said Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

“The restoration of these historic buildings not only offers much needed space for more industry production to take place in the capital, but also supports over a thousand jobs in the heart of east London. 

“It will enable the studios to play a major role as the capital’s film and TV industries support our economy and we build a better London for everyone.”

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, added: “London and the UK’s film and TV industry continues to drive significant economic growth, supporting thousands of new jobs each year through production hubs in the capital and across the UK regions and nation”. 

“It is because of first class facilities like 3 Mills Studios, as well as our world class talent and crew, that the UK is a leading global centre for production.’

“Upgrading our studio facilities is essential to maintaining the UK’s attractiveness to domestic and international productions, helping to future-proof our creative industries in the process.’’