Quick development for Ilford HP 5 120 in Winchester, UK

[Paul Thomas]

I'll be in Winchester, UK, for the month of August. I intend to shoot quite a bit of 120 Ilford HP5 and would like to have it developed promptly. The London Camera Exchange store there would send it out for processing and say it would take 2-3 weeks(!) I am aware of mail services such as Darkroom UK, but wonder if there is a local option. Does anyone have any information on this? I'd even be willing to travel to a nearby town, such as Southhampton.

 

[pentaxuser]

This one seems like a possibility: https://www.thefilmsafe.co.uk/develop-your-film

caveat: I know nothing about it other than what is on the website. It might be worth calling them to check on turnaround and dropping the films and collecting them

pentaxuser

 

[Arcadia4]

This does seem to be the nearest possibility. Pretty comprehensive list for the uk here;

Where to Develop Film Anywhere in the UK in 2023.

Whether you’re in London, Scotland, Wales, or anywhere in between, we’ve found all of the best photo labs that still develop film all across the UK.

lenslurker.com

Theres also a lab locator tool on the ilfordphoto website.