If you’re carrying out commercial filming or photography activity (for broadcast/public viewing) in locations managed by Bristol City Council, you will require a filming permit.
You can apply using our online permitting system. Filming fees may apply – find out more on our charges and payments page.
Filming for a public service news item does not require a permit, with the exception of drone filming.
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Code of Practice
Please note that all crews working on location in Bristol – and contractors working for a production – are expected to adhere to the Filming in Bristol Code of Practice, which forms part of the terms and conditions of applying for permission to film.
This Code of Practice is in place to ensure smooth, efficient, and responsible filming while minimising disruption to residents, businesses, and the public.
Crews found to be in breach of the Code of Practice may be subject to penalty charges, so please make sure you read it thoroughly before filming.
Our jurisdiction
Bristol Film Office can arrange permission for locations in the Bristol city boundary only. Take a look at our boundary map.
Locations managed by Bristol City Council fall under the following categories:
External
City Docks & Harbourside
Redcliffe Caves
Parks (including The Downs)
General Highways
Centre Spaces
Car Parks
Internal
Markets
(including St Nicholas Market)
Museums
Estates
Libraries
Council Buildings
Crematoria and cemeteries
Including: Canford
South Bristol
Greenbank
Avonview
Henbury
Brislington
Further afield
To enquire about filming in our neighbouring authorities, please contact their relevant Film Offices, linked to here.
