Filming in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park: permits and fees
Eryri National Park Authority manages filming on NPA land in Snowdonia; most upland and mountain terrain is on private agricultural or Natural Resources Wales land requiring separate permissions.
Who issues permits
Eryri National Park Authority — the legal name of the Snowdonia National Park Authority since 2022 — manages filming on NPA-controlled land in north-west Wales. The authority’s website operates bilingually in Welsh and English. Most of the mountain and moorland landscape within the park is on private agricultural land or Natural Resources Wales estate land, and those permissions must come from the relevant landowner.
Key locations and their managers:
- Snowdonia National Park — Eryri NPA for NPA-managed areas
- Private upland farmland — individual landowner agreement required
- Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) — partly Gwynedd Council, partly NPA area
Process
Contact Eryri NPA at the start of planning. They can help identify land managers for specific locations and facilitate introductions where appropriate. Allow four to six weeks. Bilingual communication is standard.
Fees
NPA filming fees on application. Private landowner fees are negotiated directly.
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
Snowdon is Wales’s highest peak and has significant conservation protections. Filming on the summit plateau, upper ridges, or immediately around the mountain railway requires specific NPA permission and safety planning. Winter access adds a further layer of complexity with mountain rescue considerations.
Contact
- Email: parc@eryri.llyw.cymru
- Web: eryri.gov.wales
Apply via Eryri National Park Authority → eryri.gov.wales
FAQ
- Who issues this filming permit?
- This permit is issued by Eryri National Park Authority, a national body covering wales. Applications go direct to them rather than the local council.
- How long is the lead time?
- Allow at least 28 working days. Complex applications involving road closures, drone use, or multiple locations need more — plan 2–4 weeks ahead where possible.
- What's the typical cost?
- Eryri National Park Authority quotes filming fees case-by-case based on scale, duration, and public-realm impact. Small documentary crews are often charged an admin fee only; feature-film shoots involving road closures cost meaningfully more.
- What does this permit cover?
- The permit typically covers streets, parks. Private property and other national-body land (e.g. Crown Estate, National Trust, Royal Parks) may need separate consent.
- How do I apply?
- Apply via Eryri National Park Authority's filming page at https://eryri.gov.wales. Submit your dates, locations, crew numbers, and equipment list. Expect a risk-assessment request and, for larger shoots, a pre-filming meeting.