Filming in Greenwich: permits and fees
Greenwich covers the historic maritime town, Woolwich, Blackheath, and Eltham with a mix of heritage and suburban settings.
Who issues permits
Greenwich Council’s filming team issues street and public space permits. Greenwich Park is managed by The Royal Parks. The Old Royal Naval College is managed by the Greenwich Foundation and handles its own location bookings independently.
Process
Apply to Greenwich’s filming team for streets and council land. Allow five working days for standard applications. Old Royal Naval College enquiries go directly to the Foundation’s location hire team.
Fees
Standard London borough rates for council-controlled land. Old Royal Naval College has its own published location hire rates. Greenwich Park fees are set by The Royal Parks.
What’s covered
Streets in Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Blackheath, and Charlton. Blackheath Common public open space. Council civic buildings. Council parks excluding Greenwich Park.
Typical restrictions
Greenwich Park requires Royal Parks permission. The Old Royal Naval College is entirely separate. Woolwich Arsenal area has a mix of council and private management.
Contact
Apply on the Greenwich Council website → royalgreenwich.gov.uk