Filming

Trafalgar Square, one of the world’s most famous landmarks, may be just what you need for your next film location. Since the GLA became responsible for the management of Trafalgar Square in 2000 it has been increasingly used as a location for filming. Recent shoots have included 28 Weeks Later, Bollywood production Salaam-E-Ishq and the revival of the classic comedy St Trinian’s, proving the versatility of the square for film-making. The pages below provide guidance for film-makers:

Alternatively you can download this guidance in one document:

Filming guidance PDF
Filming guidance RTF (text only)

The Mayor’s partnership with Film London

The GLA has worked hard to make the square a film-friendly location as part of his overall strategy to support Film London and film makers working in the capital. London is a global centre for film and the filming that takes place on the square provides world-wide audiences with enduring and powerful images of the capital.

As part of this support the GLA works closely with Film London and has signed up to the Location Filming in London Code of Practice.

Squares Management Team

All film requests are dealt with through a one-stop point of contact in the GLA's Squares Management Team. As well as high profile and complex film shoots there are also many smaller film shoots for drama, documentaries and commercials and we are happy to discuss all applications to see what can be achieved.

Greater London Authority
City Hall
London SE1 2AA
Tel: 0207 983 4750
Fax: 0207 983 4137
Email: trafalgar.square@london.gov.uk


Trafalgar Square	Home > Managing Trafalgar Square > Booking > Filming
Visiting the square In and around Events Managing the square Bookings Annual Report Byelaws Contractors Transformation History	Filming Trafalgar Square, one of the world’s most famous landmarks, may be just what you need for your next film location. Since the GLA became responsible for the management of Trafalgar Square in 2000 it has been increasingly used as a location for filming. Recent shoots have included 28 Weeks Later, Bollywood production Salaam-E-Ishq and the revival of the classic comedy St Trinian’s, proving the versatility of the square for film-making. The pages below provide guidance for film-makers: Application process Filming facilities Practical guidance Some past film successes Alternatively you can download this guidance in one document: Filming guidance PDF Filming guidance RTF (text only) The Mayor’s partnership with Film London The GLA has worked hard to make the square a film-friendly location as part of his overall strategy to support Film London and film makers working in the capital. London is a global centre for film and the filming that takes place on the square provides world-wide audiences with enduring and powerful images of the capital. As part of this support the GLA works closely with Film London and has signed up to the Location Filming in London Code of Practice. Squares Management Team All film requests are dealt with through a one-stop point of contact in the GLA's Squares Management Team. As well as high profile and complex film shoots there are also many smaller film shoots for drama, documentaries and commercials and we are happy to discuss all applications to see what can be achieved. Greater London Authority City Hall London SE1 2AA Tel: 0207 983 4750 Fax: 0207 983 4137 Email: trafalgar.square@london.gov.uk	Westminster Council Westminster City Council is responsible for the North Terrace (outside the National Gallery) and the surrounding area in Trafalgar Square. Westminster Council can be reached on 020 7641 2390 or at filming@ westminster.gov.uk.