Filming fees and charges for the North Dorset, West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland area

Production type Production size Cost for up to 2 hours Cost per day (or part day)

Commercial (includes stills)

Small crew (up to 5 people) £110 + VAT £365 + VAT

Commercial (includes stills)

Medium crew (6 to 9 people) £195 + VAT £550 + VAT
Commercial (includes stills) Large crew (10 or more people) By negotiation By negotiation

Other fees

Production type Cost
Students Free of charge
Charity 50% reduction
News/educational Free of charge
Drone filming Additional £60 + VAT
Date changes First change is free, £35 + VAT per subsequent change
Advice Free of charge
Late notice applications No additional charge

Please note that:

  • the same charges apply across all Dorset Council land and assets with the exception of country parks and car parking which will be negotiated on a case by case basis 
  • standard charges assume the land or asset remain open and that normal services are not disrupted and where this is not the case, charges will be negotiated on a case by case basis to account for any loss of income, costs incurred and service disruption 
  • filming activity taking place in interior locations (internal use of assets) will be negotiated on a case by case basis and may incur additional charges 
  • bespoke requests may incur additional charges 
  • all fees and charges are subject to review and may change  

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