The Royal Parks — filming and photography
London, United Kingdom · Park or protected area
Last checked against the authority's own published material on September 18, 2026, and approved before going live. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly with the authority before filming.
Contact
- film@royalparks.org.uk
- Phone
- Not listed
- Official website
- https://www.royalparks.org.uk/commercial-licences/filming-photography
- Apply online
- https://www.royalparks.org.uk/commercial-licences/filming-photography/commercial-filming-photography
Key facts
- Processing time
- From 10 days
- Fees
- Commercial rate card (feature, TV, photography, commercial), plus VAT, by cast and crew and hours on site. Central parks — St James’s, The Green Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent’s Park, Victoria Tower Gardens, Primrose Hill, Brompton Cemetery: 1-10 people £1,160 up to 4 hours, £1,740 up to 8, £2,530 up to 12; 11-20 £1,580 / £2,320 / £3,480; 21-40 £2,010 / £2,950 / £4,120; 41-60 £2,950 / £4,430 / £6,230; 61+ by negotiation. Greenwich, Richmond and Bushy Park: 1-10 £790 / £1,270 / £1,900; 11-20 £1,160 / £1,690 / £2,530; 21-40 £1,480 / £2,220 / £3,060; 41-60 £2,110 / £3,170 / £4,330. Documentaries, factual, charity and portfolio work on a cheaper scale, from £340 (central) or £250 (outer parks) for up to 4 hours with 1-5 people. Rate card updated January 2026
- Insurance minimum
- Not listed
Requirements
- No local sponsor required
- No content pre-approval
- No separate drone clearance
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