Filming and Photography during COVID-19
Current processing time – 10 working days
The Royal Parks is now accepting enquiries for filming and photography shoots across all Royal Parks, subject to following Government guidance on coronavirus and social distancing regulations, which is currently a minimum of 2 metres. Please be aware that it may not be possible to film in some locations under these circumstances. We will continue to review our guidelines in accordance with the Government advice.
The Royal Parks has a duty of care to the public and will not agree to any filming or photography request that does not contain realistic proposals to protect the public, each application will be assessed on a case by case basis. Please find The Royal Parks COVID-19 filming guidance here. This is in line with the Film London COVID-19 Guidance for Location Filming in London, the full version of which is available at http://core.filmlondon.org.uk/library/documents/COVID-19GuidanceforLocationFilming.pdf.
Please submit your online application for filming/photography via the form below. The following documents must be uploaded during submission of The Royal Parks online filming and photography application form:
- Risk Assessment/Method Statement in accordance with the TRP Covid-19 Filming Guidance, specifically addressing the mitigation measures taken to reduce Covid-19 related risks
- Public Liability Insurance to a minimum of £5 million
- A signed copy of the TRP COVID-19 Filming Guidance.
Receipt of your application will be acknowledged in 24 hours, and no later than 48 hours.
Fees are determined dependent on the nature and purpose of the shoot, cast/crew size and length of time on site. For more information, download and view our rate card. Please note that payment is required prior to the shoot date.
Once the detail of the shoot is agreed, a formal Location Filming Agreement will be sent to you for signature containing all the details of your shoot.
For avoidance of doubt, material intended for news programmes should be discussed in the first instance with The Royal Parks' Press Office. Please click here for more information. Contact: press@royalparks.org.uk.
Filming restrictions at The Royal Parks, May – July 2022
St James’s Park is central to the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with events taking place between 2 – 5 June 2022.
In the lead up to the event weekend, there are preparations and major works taking place within the St James’s Park area, as well as several rehearsals and ceremonial events. Please click here to view the following filming related restrictions will be in place during May and June.
