Royal Parks
The Royal Parks are unique. Situated in and around Central London, the 5,000
acres that form the Royal Parks contain everything from palaces and memorials
to a pet cemetery; open meadow and grassland to dense woodland; historic vistas
and tree-lined avenues to views over today's London. People walk dogs, ride bikes
and horses, go jogging or boating - and many simply enjoy time out from the bustle
of the city.
The Royal Parks are Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's
Park, Greenwich Park, Bushy Park, Richmond Park and Kensington Gardens. In addition,
The Royal Parks cares for Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens and Grosvenor
Square Gardens - not only the parkland but the internal buildings (including Park
Lodges), lakes, rivers, statues, fountains and roads (including Regent's Park
Inner Circle, North, South and West Carriage Drives and Horseguards Parade). It
doesn't, however, include areas managed by concessionaires such as The Serpentine
Gallery and the respective parks cafés.
Filming in The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks actively supports and encourages filming. The type of filming
is generally unrestricted, with the exception being projects that might be deemed
socially irresponsible or disrespectful. The Royal Parks' filming contacts endeavour
to acknowledge receipt of applications within 24 hours (no later than 48 hours).
A set of Filming and Photography Guidelines is available online, with full details of The Royal Parks filming policy, application procedure
and filming contacts.
Parking can often be made available and film-makers should discuss their requirements
with the relevant filming contact. Vehicular access within the Parks depends on
factors such as time of year, weather/ground conditions, precise location etc.
Crew cars are discouraged.
Fees are flexible and are based on the size of the production, the number of
cast and crew, the number and size of vehicles, the amount of time required, the
level of disruption to the public and wildlife, the PR or profile benefit to The
Royal Parks.
Wherever possible, the following credit should be used: 'We are grateful to The
Royal Parks, London for some of the locations used'.
Projects Which Have Filmed in The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks have been host to much filming in the past. Recent examples include
Children of Men, Mrs Henderson Presents, Match Point, Wimbledon, Die Another Day, Absolutely Fabulous, In Deep, Bridget Jones II, Longitude, Blue Peter and Inside Out. The Royal Parks are very keen to continue working on film, TV and stills to
help productions achieve their objectives.
Filming Contacts
For filming in St. James's Park, The Green Park, The Regent's Park, Primrose Hill, Greenwich
Park, Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Victoria Tower Gardens:
Niki Duignan, Filming Manager
The Royal Parks Agency
Rangers Lodge
Hyde Park
London W2 2UH
Tel: 020 7298 2089
Mob: 07980 013 322
Fax: 020 7402 3298
Email: nduignan@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
For filming in Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Brompton Cemetery and Grosvenor Square:
Rebecca Issac
The Royal Parks Agency
Rangers Lodge
Hyde Park
London W2 2UH
Tel: 0207 298 2110
Fax: 020 7402 3298
Email: risaac@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
Details for the parks listed above can also be found on the Orgs&Agencies list. General information can be found on the Royal Parks website: www.royalparks.gov.uk.
Images of all Royal Parks are available in the Directory. A detailed Visual Locations Guide to Regent's Park and Primrose Hill can be
downloaded below.
Photographer: ©Jamie Lumley
