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Filming in Wiltshire: permits and fees

Wiltshire Council manages filming on county highways and land; Stonehenge, Lacock, Avebury, and Longleat all require separate permissions from English Heritage, the National Trust, or private owners.

Who issues permits

Wiltshire Council is the unitary authority for the county outside Swindon. It manages filming on county highways and council-managed land. Most of Wiltshire’s internationally recognised filming destinations sit under independent management:

  • Stonehenge — English Heritage
  • Avebury — National Trust and English Heritage (jointly managed)
  • Lacock Abbey — National Trust
  • Longleat — privately owned by the Thynne family estate
  • Wilton House — privately owned
  • Corsham Court — privately owned

Process

Contact Wiltshire Council for county highway and public land applications. Allow four weeks minimum. For Stonehenge, contact English Heritage’s events and filming team separately — Midsummer and equinox dates are heavily restricted. For Lacock, route your enquiry through the National Trust’s national media team.

Fees

County highway filming fees are set by the council. Location hire for council assets is on application. Heritage and private estate fees are negotiated individually — Stonehenge commercial agreements are substantial.

World Heritage Site considerations

Both Stonehenge and Avebury sit within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Any filming that could affect the setting of either monument requires careful consultation. English Heritage will advise on restricted zones and seasonal protocols.

Contact

Apply via Wiltshire Council → wiltshire.gov.uk