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Filming in Richmond upon Thames: permits and fees

Richmond upon Thames covers Twickenham, Richmond town, and the Thames riverside — popular for period productions in well-maintained green environments.

Who issues permits

Richmond’s filming team manages permits for council-controlled streets and open spaces. Richmond Park is managed by The Royal Parks and requires a separate permit from that organisation. Kew Gardens is managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

Process

Contact Richmond’s filming service. Standard five working days minimum. Road closures along Richmond’s historic tight streets require at least three weeks and careful traffic management planning.

Fees

Standard London borough rates for streets and council parks. Richmond Park and Kew Gardens fees are set by their respective managing bodies.

What’s covered

Streets in Richmond, Twickenham, Kew, and Ham. Council parks and open spaces. The Terrace at Richmond overlooking the Thames. Council civic buildings.

Typical restrictions

Richmond Park (Royal Parks) and Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew) each have fully independent permit regimes. Thames riverside filming at many points requires Port of London Authority consent.

Contact

Apply on the Richmond Council website → richmond.gov.uk