Filming in Nottingham: permits and fees
Nottingham City Council covers the Lace Market, Castle Quarter, and civic spaces — note the city's tram network requires early coordination for road closures.
Who issues permits
Nottingham City Council’s filming team handles applications. Nottingham Castle is managed by the Castle Trust and has its own independent filming permit process.
Process
Apply to Nottingham’s filming service with at least five working days notice. Road closures near the tram routes require coordination with Nottingham Express Transit — allow four weeks for those.
Fees
Admin fees apply for standard street permits. Nottingham Castle location hire is managed separately by the Castle Trust.
What’s covered
Streets in the city centre, the Lace Market, Hockley, and The Meadows. Council-owned parks. Public squares including the Old Market Square. Civic buildings.
Typical restrictions
Nottingham’s tram network through the city centre makes road closures considerably more complex than most UK cities — early coordination with Nottingham Express Transit is essential. Nottingham Castle is an independent venue.
Contact
Apply on the Nottingham City Council website → nottinghamcity.gov.uk