Filming in London’s parks made simple

London’s parks are welcoming to film crews when the brief is clear and the paperwork is tidy. Most Royal Parks follow one streamlined application, while City of London and the boroughs have their own processes. Allow lead time for drones, unit base parking, traffic management and any wildlife restrictions.

Crew Studio has practical experience filming in London’s parks and in international locations. If a production company is needed to manage permits, neighbours, traffic plans and on-site liaison, our production services team handles the whole journey from enquiry to wrap.

Key contacts and at-a-glance fees

All contact details below are retained exactly for quick reference.

Hyde Park

Cost
Permit fees start at £1,000 per hour.
Process and procedure
Apply for a permit through The Royal Parks. Provide crew size, equipment list and the intended use of the footage. For more guidance, see our blog on how to film in Hyde Park.
Contact details
Email: filming@royalparks.org.uk
Phone: +44 300 061 2000
Website: Hyde Park

Regent’s Park

Cost
Fees start at £1,000 per hour.
Process and procedure
Apply through The Royal Parks with full project details.
Contact details
Email: filming@royalparks.org.uk
Phone: +44 300 061 2000
Website: Regent’s Park

Richmond Park

Cost
Permit fees start at £1,000 per hour.
Process and procedure
Permits are issued through The Royal Parks.
Contact details
Email: filming@royalparks.org.uk
Phone: +44 300 061 2000
Website: Richmond Park

Greenwich Park

Cost
Permit fees start at £730 per hour.
Process and procedure
Apply via The Royal Parks.
Contact details
Email: filming@royalparks.org.uk
Phone: +44 300 061 2000
Website: Greenwich Park

Kensington Gardens

Cost
Permit fees start at £1,000 per hour.
Process and procedure
Permits are obtained through The Royal Parks.
Contact details
Email: filming@royalparks.org.uk
Phone: +44 300 061 2000
Website: Kensington Gardens

St James’s Park

Cost
Permit fees start at £1,000 per hour.
Process and procedure
Apply through The Royal Parks.
Contact details
Email: filming@royalparks.org.uk
Phone: +44 300 061 2000
Website: St James’s Park

Hampstead Heath

Cost
Permit fees are available on request and start at £400 per day.
Process and procedure
Apply through the City of London Corporation.
Contact details
Email: hampstead.heath@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Phone: +44 20 7332 3322
Website: Hampstead Heath Official Site

Victoria Park

Cost
Fees start at £350 per day.
Process and procedure
Permits are obtained through Tower Hamlets Council.
Contact details
Email: filming@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Phone: +44 20 7364 5020
Website: Victoria Park

Battersea Park

Cost
Permit fees start at £152 per hour.
Process and procedure
Apply through Wandsworth Council.
Contact details
Email: events@enablelc.org
Phone: +44 20 3959 0015
Website: Battersea Park

Holland Park

Cost
Fees start at £218 per hour for a small crew.
Process and procedure
Permits are obtained through the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Contact details
Email: filming@rbkc.gov.uk
Phone: +44 20 7361 3000
Website: Holland Park

Practical tips producers often miss

Budget for vehicles and parking
Many parks restrict vehicle access. Unit base and tech parking usually carry separate fees and may require traffic management.

Bring the right paperwork
Risk assessments, method statements and proof of public liability insurance are standard. Five to ten million pounds of cover is typical for public spaces.

Plan for events and seasons
Parks host public events and have wildlife considerations. Peak visitor times, ceremonial routes and deer seasons can affect filming windows.

Be clear on drones
Landowner consent is required for take off and landing, and the correct CAA category and documents are essential. Submit flight plans with enough lead time, especially near sensitive habitats or busy paths.

Think like a neighbour
Add stewards for crowd management, keep cable runs tidy, and communicate clearly with park teams. A considerate approach keeps the day moving.

Final thoughts

With the right plan, London’s parks are fantastic places to film. Use the contacts above to start the conversation, allow enough time for approvals, and set aside budget for parking, stewardship and any drone work.

Crew Studio films regularly in London’s parks and across international locations. If a partner is needed to manage the logistics of filming in public spaces, our production services team can run permits, neighbours, traffic management, drones and on-site liaison, so the crew can focus on the story.