Filming in Winchester

Discover Winchester's unique assets and growing film industry

Filming of The Crown from Kingsgate arch c Steve Favell

We welcome filmmakers and production companies to make the most of the district’s beauty spots and historic elegance for film and television.

This page offers you some insights to popular locations, signposts useful resources for filmmakers and guidance for filming in Winchester.

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Useful resources

The BFI - The British Film Institute support filmmakers and the screen industry in the UK and abroad. They can signpost support and funding as well as training and career progression resources.

Sustainable Production Practices - Creative England works with the BFI and its partners to embrace best practice and take seriously responsibility to co-ordinate a UK-wide environmental sustainability strategy for all parts of the sector.

ScreenSkills - ScreenSkills offer training, events, opportunities, case studies and mentoring for those working in the screen sector, particularly those new to the sector.

Permissions, licences, fees and charges

Winchester City Council will need to know about your filming requirements as far in advance as possible, so they can coordinate and ensure minimal disruption to residents and businesses. Visit the city council filming pages to find out what information you need to provide and secure the permissions and licences required.

SDNP A View from St Catherines Hill 2 lpr

Images © Steve Favell (Cover image), South Downs National Park (Footer image)

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