Booking the square
Parliament Square may be used for filming, photo-shoots and photo-calls, subject to approval in advance. Organisations must submit an application and, if permission is granted, follow the GLA's guidelines and observe the terms and conditions.
Commercial fees for filming, photo shoots and photo calls on Parliament Square Garden are currently (since 1 April 2007) £200 + VAT per hour.
Before submitting an application form you are advised to read carefully the GLA's guidelines.
Application form for filming/photography
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Application form for filming/photography
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Note: if an application form is sent by email, a signed hard copy of the terms and conditions page must also be submitted.
You may find it helpful to read our Booking the squares FAQ (covers Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square).
Public gatherings on Parliament Square Garden
All public gatherings, static protests and marches in the close proximity of Parliament Square are subject to approval under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA). For further information regarding this Act please visit www.met.police.uk/events/protest_march.htm or contact Charing Cross Police Special Events Team on 020 7321 7524.
In order for the GLA to consider any enquiries for public gatherings, approval must be granted by the police in the first instance under SOCPA as detailed in the Metropolitan Police website above.
To make an enquiry regarding any public gatherings on the GLA managed area of Parliament Square you can email parliament.square@london.gov.uk or telephone 0207 983 4750 to discuss your proposal.
For clarification on the GLA managed areas of Parliament Square please see the site plan:
