Trecco Bay Holiday Park
porthcawl
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Summary
Large Welsh seaside holiday park used in Doctor Who Series 11 filming.
About this location
Trecco Bay is a large holiday park at Porthcawl on the south Wales coast in Bridgend County Borough. The park is one of the largest in Europe and offers a visual language of caravans, amusements, and seaside leisure architecture that is distinctive and hard to find at scale elsewhere in Britain. Doctor Who production teams have used the Trecco Bay area during filming in the south Wales region, with the caravan park environment providing a specific kind of working-class British seaside backdrop. The nearby beach and sand dunes add further outdoor options. Production enquiries are typically handled through the park management.
The location offers broad scope for both wide landscape shooting and intimate coastal scenes. Natural light conditions vary significantly with the season and prevailing weather, giving location managers flexibility across different production requirements. Access and filming rights should be confirmed with the local authority or land manager before scheduling production days. The area has attracted increasing interest from location scouts working on features and series set along the British coastline.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- porthcawl has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Trecco Bay Holiday Park?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Trecco Bay Holiday Park itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at Trecco Bay Holiday Park?
- On-site parking is available at Trecco Bay Holiday Park. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Trecco Bay Holiday Park?
- Trecco Bay Holiday Park sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Trecco Bay Holiday Park?
- Trecco Bay Holiday Park can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
- Has anything been filmed at Trecco Bay Holiday Park before?
- Trecco Bay Holiday Park appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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