We receive many requests to allow filming on Oxfordshire's highways or to park vehicles on the highway while filming takes place. 

We recognise the positive contribution that film production can make by generating economic benefits and tourist interest.

General information

For advice on filming in the area, locations, local services and Oxfordshire film trails contact Location Oxfordshire. Location Oxfordshire provides information and support for companies, crews and creatives filming in Oxfordshire.  

Geron Swann
Location Oxfordshire
54 Catherine Street
Oxford OX4 3AU

Tel: 01865 244274
Email: info@locationoxfordshire.co.uk

Highway

Filming on or next to the highway requires Oxfordshire County Council agreement. A filming policy has been developed and an application form is available:

• Filming application form (doc format, 34 KB)
• Filming application form (pdf format, 20 KB)
• Filming policy (pdf format, 48 KB)
• Filming risk assessment form (doc format, 51 KB)

Costs

The following charges will be made when filming on the highway:

• Small production (1 - 5 crew) - £50 per day
• Medium production (6 - 11 crew) - £100 per day
• Large production (11 - 29 crew) - £300 per day
• Major features (30 + crew) - £1000 per day

Contacts

Filming on the public highway, footway and public footpaths

Steve Phillips - Filming Liaison Officer
Oxfordshire County Council
Tel: 01865 810421 or 07786 027244
Email: stevej.phillips@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Parking

Oxford City and residents' bays in Abingdon and Henley:

On Street Civil Enforcement Team
Speedwell House
Speedwell Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1NE

Tel: 01865 815700
Email: parking@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Car parks

Oxford City Council
Car Parks Team
Ramsay House
10 St. Ebbe's Street
Oxford
OX1 1PT

Tel: 01865 252489
Web: Car parks in Oxford

To use car park spaces in the rest of Oxfordshire please contact the appropriate district council.

University of Oxford

For filming within the colleges or buildings of the University of Oxford please contact:

Charlie Beesley, Film and Television Coordinator
Media Production Unit
University of Oxford
5 Worcester Street
Oxford
OX1 2BX

Tel: 01865 289985 or 270528
Email: oxford-filming@ox.ac.uk
Web: Filming at the University of Oxford