Filming in Lincolnshire: permits and fees
Lincolnshire County Council manages filming on county highways and directly operates Lincoln Castle; Lincoln Cathedral and Stamford town centre require separate permissions.
Who issues permits
Lincolnshire County Council covers filming on the county highway network and council-managed land. Unusually, the county council directly owns and operates Lincoln Castle — making it one authority contact for both castle and highway applications. Lincoln’s city streets are managed by City of Lincoln Council, not the county. Stamford townscape falls under South Kesteven District Council.
Process
For county highway filming, submit an application with traffic management plans and public liability insurance documents. Allow at least four weeks. For Lincoln Castle, contact the heritage team directly. Lincoln Cathedral is managed independently by the Dean and Chapter, separate from both city and county councils. Lincoln High Street requires City of Lincoln Council approval.
Fees
County highway filming carries permit and processing fees. Lincoln Castle location hire is set by the county council’s heritage team. Other council land is priced on application.
What’s covered
County highways and rural road network. Lincoln Castle and county heritage assets. County parks and open spaces. County civic buildings in Lincoln.
Notable separately managed locations
- Lincoln Cathedral — Dean and Chapter, independent
- Lincoln High Street — City of Lincoln Council
- Stamford townscape — South Kesteven District Council
- Grimsby Dock Tower — North East Lincolnshire Council
- Grantham House — National Trust
Contact
Apply via Lincolnshire County Council → lincolnshire.gov.uk