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Filming in Coventry: permits and fees

Coventry offers distinctive post-war modernist architecture and wide public squares, managed through the council's filming service.

Who issues permits

Coventry’s filming team handles public street and council land applications. Coventry Cathedral is managed by the Cathedral and requires its own permission.

Process

Apply to Coventry’s filming service. Standard five working days for permits. The city centre ring road creates access constraints — discuss early with the council.

Fees

Competitive Midlands rates. Commercial permit admin fees apply. Cathedral filming fees are set separately.

What’s covered

City centre streets and the pedestrianised Broadgate, council parks including the War Memorial Park, civic buildings including the Council House. Coventry Cathedral — both modern and ruined shell — requires Cathedral permission separately.

Typical restrictions

The ring road limits drive-on access to the city centre — large vehicle productions must plan carefully. Coventry and Warwick university campuses manage their own locations independently.

Contact

Apply on the Coventry City Council website → coventry.gov.uk