Filming and photography on our nature reserves

Filming on our nature reserves

Our nature reserves have been used as locations by a wide range of media. The nature of requests vary widely and we are usually happy to accommodate them if possible as long as disturbance to wildlife can be kept to a minimum. 

We have 36 nature reserves across London. Currently we are only reviewing filming requests at Camley Street Natural Park, Walthamstow Wetlands and Woodberry Wetlands. If you're not sure which of our reserves would best suit your requirements, you can use the contact form below to tell us more about what you are looking for, and we can advise what might suit best. 

Commercial filming and photography

A request to use one of our nature reserves, for commercial filming or photography, usually involves a location fee. The fee structure below is based on the scale of work and number of people involved. Each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis taking into account the impact of the filming on location and visitors and the perceived benefits to the Trust for participating in the filming. We reserve the right to charge for additional staff time on top of these agreed fees, should the filming operation require significant Trust involvement or overseeing. We reserve the right to refuse filming requests.

Not-for-profit 

We receive a number of requests from film students and from charities. Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to deal with the volume of requests we receive, and are currently only dealing with commercial and relevant press requests for the foreseeable future.

In all cases, photographers and film crews wishing to use nature reserves for location shoots should always seek permission - and stick to paths, ensuring plants are not trampled and wildlife is left undisturbed.

Media enquiries

Please contact our media team via press@wildlondon.org.uk.