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Filming location fees

We charge location hire fees for commercial filming and photography on our canals, rivers, lake and docks. All the income generated from shoots goes towards caring for our waterways.

The fees provided below are a guideline, you will receive a fee quote once you've completed your FilmApp application.

  • VAT (20%) will be added to the fee
  • Fees for employee time, parking, engineer’s assessments, towpath closures etc. aren’t included in the hourly location fee
  • Late notice admin fees may be charged if you submit or amend your application less than 48 hours before the shoot date
  • Extra-large film crews (100+ people) may incur higher fees, contact us for a quote
  • For longer shoots and low budget productions, day rates are available on request

Type of production

General views£94 per hour
Factual TV£153 per hour
Photography and online video (brands)From £196 per hour
TV AdvertFrom £228 per hour
TV dramaFrom £228 per hour
Feature film From £294 per hour
Charity film£379 per day
Student film£151 per day
Commercial drone filming £179 per hour

Last Edited: 7 April 2026

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