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If you need a filming location to take your breath away, then look no further!

The Brecon Beacons National Park contains some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in Europe. 

The National Park is home to Pen y Fan, with its distinctive red table top summit - the highest Old Red Sandstone summit in Britain - as well as some of the UK’s most spectacular waterfalls, caves and wooded gorges. The landscape is scattered with prehistoric monuments, Roman remains, and medieval castles. 

They said....

  • A big thank you to your staff - the filming has gone like clockwork. The location was less than a half day’s drive from London, which was a huge advantage. Everyone we’ve met has been charming, the location was stunning and we would definitely come back again to film in the future". Production manager, blockbuster motion picture, King Arthur).

  • "The Brecon Beacons National Park is a hidden gem. It was a fantastic location for Stardust. It's dramatic landscape and sweeping views are perfect for filming, It was a pleasure to shoot there." Matthew Vaughn - Producer and Director of Stardust.


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Expert advice

Save yourself countless hours of research and negotiation. Our expert area managers know the National Park well and are able to deal with all your practical location issues as well as offer advice, guidance and smooth out any problems.

Fees (per day)

Please contact the press office on 01874 620420.  For a general guide see below:-


  • Feature film - from £1,000
  • Fee for Warden Service - £500 per day
  • Television: Drama/feature/mini series/comedy - £500-£1000
  • Documentary/Children’s/ Education/School - £350-£500
  • News item - free (with permission)
  • Advertising/Promotional Film - from £1000
  • Pop Video - £500-£2000
  • Video production - £250-£1000
  • Photo shoot - £100-£1000
  • National Park staff time - £50 per hour

Please note that ALL revenue earned from filming will be reinvested into Park environmental projects, such as upland erosion repair. In choosing to film in the National Park, you are helping to secure it for future generations.


Never film on National Park land without permission.

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