Front view of Windsor Farm Shop.

Severe weather closures

With a yellow weather warning now issued by the Met Office, and following our severe weather plan, we have taken the decision to close all access to Windsor Great Park on Saturday 7 December.

This decision includes the closure of all car parks, visitor centres, attractions and the Christmas Tree Shop.

For a full list of closures see our visitor updates.

View of trees and grassland in The Deer Park.

Commercial filming

With approximately 6,400 hectares (15,800 acres) of varied scenic locations, and a film-friendly approach, Windsor Great Park and Forest has become a popular location for commercial filming and photo shoots. 

We offer a variety of external locations across the Windsor Estate, including Windsor Great Park, Swinley Forest and Buttersteep Forest. Our team has worked on a variety of projects over the years – ranging from photo shoots and commercials to television dramas and motion pictures. 

Location benefits

Just an hour’s drive from central London, Windsor Great Park also offers:

  • A choice of landscapes, including lakes, formal gardens, ancient deciduous woodland and wild evergreen forests 
  • Access to dramatic interior spaces within Windsor Great Park, including classic drawing rooms and grand staircases 
  • A network of private roads and bridges 
  • Convenient access to the film studios at Pinewood, Shepperton, Leavesden and Longcross 
  • Good unit base options included with the location fees 
  • Large public car parks available for partial private hire as unit bases 
  • Hire of rural equipment 
  • Established relationships with local farmers 
  • Private and discreet locations with good access control 
Cluster of trees, Swinley Forest.

Filmography 

Productions that have filmed in the Park include: 

Location fees will depend on your specific requirements, but we take care to quote fairly and competitively.

Rob Marshall looks back at his film locations in Windsor Great Park.

Getting started

How do I contact Windsor Great Park to discuss my location brief?

Please complete the commercial filming application form

What are your location fees?

Location fees vary depending on your specific requirements. Please be assured that we constantly monitor industry rates to enable us to quote fairly and competitively.

Can I use a drone to film in Windsor Great Park? 

Filming and photography with a drone/s is not permitted in Windsor Great Park and on the wider Estate unless permission has been granted. If the use of drones is required please highlight this when you submit your initial enquiry.

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