Filming in South Gloucestershire
We are a member of the Filming in England partnership and welcome production teams from across the country to make the most of the unique surroundings of South Gloucestershire.
In recent years, we have hosted and supported filming for many high-profile film and TV productions including:
- Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
- Bridgerton
- Rivals
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
- The Other Bennet Sister
- The Winter King
- 28 Days Later
- The Gentlemen
- Poldark
- Casualty
- Springwatch
Why you should film in South Gloucestershire
From countryside settings with historical landmarks dating back to the 13th century to modern towns and urban sites, South Gloucestershire offers a fantastic range of filming locations. The area is easily accessible via the M4 and M5 motorways.
One of our most popular locations is the road to nowhere in Yate. This empty stretch of dual carriageway is a great location for filming road scenes and has space for a unit base.
We are also proud to be the home of Patchway Studios. With over 100,000 sq ft of flexible production space, the studios provide an ideal base for film, TV and commercial shoots.
Permission to film
Before you start filming you must get permission from us. You should also contact the police, property owners, and the landowners of the locations you wish to use.
Our code of practice outlines best practice for filming in South Gloucestershire. It offers guidance on insurance, health and safety issues and how to reduce potential disruption to the public.
Public roads
If you wish to film on public roads you should include this information and associated traffic management details on your application form. There is an additional fee.
Drones
If you wish to film using a drone, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), you should refer to our guidance for filming with UAV and drones before completing the application form.
We only allow drones to be used for commercial filming.
Public rights of way
If you wish to film on a public right of way you should refer to our guidance.
How to apply for filming permission
After you have read the code of practice, complete the application to film form and return it to us on at film@southglos.gov.uk.
We require a minimum of 15 working days to process your application. It helps us to process your application more quickly if you include all the necessary information.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on crew size and location of filming.
Check our fees and charges information sheet and contact us using the details below if you need any further information.
If filming activities result in any damage, we reserve the right to charge for site reinstatement.
Contact us
For more information or advice on film locations in South Gloucestershire you can contact us by email on film@southglos.gov.uk or call 01454 865859.