Barclays has been appointed as the new corporate banking partner for Linen Mill Studios, the foremost location for the filming of the award-winning TV series, Game of Thrones.
Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Game of Thrones, the new tourist attraction, which is being developed under licence with Warner Media, will transform the 10,000sq m film studio into an interactive visitor attraction which will house iconic and authentic set pieces, props and costumes from the multi-award winning TV series. The official tour will also highlight and promote the creative industries behind Game of Thrones including design, art, make-up, prosthetics and CGI technology.
Barclays has agreed a £10m Term Loan to part fund the £36.5m development – the official Game of Throne Studio Tour – at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
Due to complete in summer, the attraction will provide a significant boost to the local economy.
“Just the prospect of a Game of Thrones Studio Tour has already generated huge excitement and interest among fans around the world and we expect our opening to play a significant part in underpinning Northern Ireland’s economy and rejuvenating the tourism sector on the island of Ireland in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic,” said Andrew Webb, director of Linen Mill Studios.
