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Filming in Dacorum

Aldbury village and pondDacorum is a fantastic place for filming. With world-class film studios nearby, we boast many great locations for filming on any scale, and can cater for anything from global blockbusters to small-scale filming.

Productions filmed in Dacorum include:

  • Harry Potter
  • Fury
  • Off Their Rockers
  • Pie in the Sky
  • Mr Stink
  • Grantchester
  • Les Miserables

We can provide the help and support that is needed to help you find the best location for your production.

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Apply to film in Dacorum

Fees and charges

There is a £95 administration fee for all filming applications.

Where filming takes place on council property (for example, parks), or areas managed by Dacorum Borough Council (for example, shopping areas) the charges are:

  • up to one hour - £205
  • between one and four hours - £470
  • half day (four to six hours) - £800
  • seven hours or more - £1,200

Exceptions are made for student productions.