DUNGENESS ESTATE FAQ

Does everyone have to pay to film / photograph on the Estate?

If you are simply taking photographs as a hobby or as a holiday snap, you do not have to pay. Otherwise, if the result of your filming/photography is for commercial purposes, as part of a college/university course and/or if it involves a crew or a model, you do need to pay. This applies to fashion and film shoots for private portfolios.

How much does it cost?

The cost of filming or photography is £1500 per day.
Core hours are 8.30am - 6pm. Bookings for sessions between 6pm and 8.30am to be charged a higher fee (payable before the session takes place).
Crew size is currently limited to 20. When restrictions are fully lifted, bookings for crew of 20+ will be charged a higher fee.

The landowner has the absolute discretion to charge a higher fee for unusually large or time consuming shoots.

Insurance Requirements?

1. Self-employed persons
• You need to provide a copy of your Third Party (Public) Liability policy
• If you are conducting interviews / acting scenes from a film or play (or similar), please provide evidence of insurance showing a sum insured of no less than GBP 5m per occurrence
• If you are simply filming library/stock footage, please provide evidence of insurance showing a sum insured of no less than GBP 2m per occurrence
• If you would like to bring motor vehicles on site, please provide evidence of insurance for such vehicles
2. Company employees
• You need to provide a copy of your Company Third Party (Public) Liability policy or provide an Evidence of Cover letter from your insurance broker showing a sum insured of no less than GBP 5m per occurrence
• If you would like to bring motor vehicles on site, please provide evidence of insurance for such vehicles
• Please also provide a certificate, or evidence of cover showing that your company purchases insurance which is in compliance with UK Employers’ Liability law (please note that if your company has less than five employees, this is not required)


Students

A lower charge of £300 per day is made to students who are carrying out the filming or photography as part of a college/university course. Please note the £300 student day rate will only apply to the first two days of a booking. If students make a booking for three days or more, the full rate will apply from the third day for the remainder of the booking.
• Any event seeking to benefit from the student discount will only qualify for the discount if it is comprised of no more than five attendees and at least one of them is the holder of a Student Union card / provides proof of being in full time education.
• The £300 student rate applies to each group of 6 students. If several student groups from the same education provider are on the estate at the same time, each group will be required to pay £300.
• Students will need to provide a letter of confirmation from their college/university and details of the public liability insurance policy covering their activities.
• You need to provide a copy of your school/college/university’s Third Party (Public) Liability policy
• If you are conducting interviews / acting scenes from a film or play (or similar), please provide evidence of insurance showing a sum insured of no less than GBP 5m per occurrence
• If you are simply filming library/stock footage, please provide evidence of insurance showing a sum insured of no less than GBP 2m per occurrence
• If you would like to bring motor vehicles on site, please provide evidence of insurance for such vehicles


Do you do part days?

No, the charge is always made on the basis of a full day.

What happens if the weather makes it impossible to film/photograph?

We will give you a replacement day free of charge.

Why is a charge necessary?

The estate is a National Nature Reserve and the owners have to ensure that all the conservation regulations are complied with. The costs of administering the control of filming operations are substantial, as are the costs of maintaining the estate for the benefit of the public.

Is filming/photography allowed at weekends / Bank holidays?

No. Permissions are given for weekdays only.

Is filming or photography allowed at night?

No. Permissions are given for daylight hours only.

How can I find out which dates are available?

Use the calendar section of this website.

Is filming / photography permissible anywhere on the Estate?

No. The estate is a National Nature Reserve and the owners have to ensure that all the conservation regulations are complied with. Filming will only be possible within the areas shown on the Filming Zones Plan attached to the Film Licence. The Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership wardens on site can advise on what is possible.

Applicants should also bear in mind that the estate ownership does not include many of the houses, gardens and businesses, such as the Lighthouse, the Britannia Pub, the Light Railway and the fishing boats. Applicants wanting to film or shoot up close to any of these properties will need to obtain permission from the owner / occupier of these, in addition to getting permission from the owners of the estate. You are strongly advised to check on this matter before booking.

In addition filming or photographing security features of the power station such as security fences, CCTV, gates/barriers or the security staff is not permitted.

Are there any prohibitions on what can be done as part of the filming/photography?

The National Nature Reserve was created to protect the shingle banks and the local flora and fauna. As a result there must be no driving of vehicles on the shingle and no disturbance of the shingle through digging. There is also a prohibition on fires and pyrotechnics.

Failure to observe these restrictions can result in prosecution under the Dungeness National Nature Reserve Special Nature Conservation Order and fines of up to £25,000.

Where can I park?

The tarmac road verges are shingle, very soft and if you attempt to park on them you will get stuck.
Organising where to park needs to be agreed with the Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership on the day. Car parking locations are indicated on the Filming Zones Plan attached to the Film Licence.

The main Dungeness Road is a private road and cannot be closed or traffic stopped for filming / photography.

Do not use the car park of the Britannia pub unless with prior agreement with that business.

What postcode should I use for my SatNav?

TN29 9ND

Is there somewhere to eat / go to the toilet?

You will have to make your own arrangements with one of the businesses on the estate.

Are there hotels nearby?

The nearest places to stay are in Lydd, Camber, Rye, New Romney.

What if I need to cancel or contact someone about my booking?

Send an email to info@dungenessestate.co.uk

How can I find out more about the Estate?

The website for the National Nature Reserve is http://www.dungeness-nnr.co.uk
The Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership website is http://www.rmcp.co.uk