Filming in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire is already proving itself to be a desirable and cost-effective destination for advertising campaigns for TV, digital and print with a notable USP being created in the car and motorbike industries for both national and international productions – in particular the 8-mile beaches and long roads through the western Brecon Beacons and Cambrian mountains. And the county is enjoying a growing reputation as a filming location for major television dramas and movies, with several award-winning productions finding their home in Carmarthenshire.

We are widely known as one of the most welcoming, engaging and memorable locations in Wales. A destination with a wealth of experiences - warm and vibrant market towns, modern retail centres, clean beaches, rolling countryside and dramatic landscapes.

Why choose Carmarthenshire...

The third-largest county in Wales covering some 2,371 square kilometres - 11% of the total landmass of Wales. Located on the M4 corridor within easy reach of Cardiff, London and all parts of the UK and Ireland. It offers everything you would expect at a fraction of the cost.

We are one of the top tourism destinations not just in Wales but the UK. 

A number of media production companies, including Tinopolis, already call Carmarthenshire home. Our status in the creative industries sector has been strengthened by S4C’s decision to relocate to Carmarthen at Canolfan S4C Yr Egin.

Our portfolio

Recent productions we have assisted to make their filming experience in Carmarthenshire a success include:

Feature Films:

• Six Minutes to Midnight
• Save our Cinema
• Loneliest Boy in the World
• Jungle Cry

TV Productions:

• Keeping Faith
• Discovery of Witches
• Decline and Fall
• Lucas Films
• Top Gear
• Countryfile
• The Light in the Hall

Various TV presenters including:

• Mary Berry
• Anita Rani
• Gordon Ramsey
• Robson Green
• Susan Calman

Advertising, commercials, and photoshoots

• Bentley Cars
• McLaren

Testimonials

Need more persuasion..... Look at what some of the production cast and crew of recent productions have to say about working in Carmarthenshire.

Usage of drones

From beach adverts to civil engineering in town centres, we receive many aerial filming requests. All must fly legally and not impact the natural environment (it is important drones do not disturb our wildlife, livestock and great variety of birds especially during Spring nesting or mating seasons). Disturbing protected wildlife is a crime under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. 

Pembrey airport as well as military sites at Pembrey Sands and Pendine are in the County, and the whole of Carmarthenshire sees regular low flying from aircraft and helicopters. You should not fly near these without prior permission. 

You should not fly over or near crowds of people and if you are filming or taking photographs with your drone, be mindful of privacy and data protection laws. 

If you would like to use a drone on Country Council owned or managed land, fill in the application form. You must have the correct insurances and have the appropriate qualifications and licenses for the type of drone you wish to use and the way you intend to fly it (A2Cofc, GVC, Operational Authorisation etc). We will require your Flyer / Operator IDs, a risk assessment/method statement and a diagram of the area you wish to operate in. 

How we can help...

We are one of the largest public sector organisations in Wales. As well as being the statutory body for highways, parking and licensing, we manage a diverse portfolio of facilities – from lighthouses to Victorian police cells, housing estates to castles. 

We fully understand the pressures and requirements of each production, and are committed to the belief that the best way to enable filming is to ensure it does not place unreasonable demands on the locale in which it happens. Key to this is adequate planning, preparation and effective consultation - we need a minimum of 10 working days notice for all requests to film in Carmarthenshire.

Our services include:

• Sounding board for initial enquiries, providing information about local conditions and logistics
• Liaison with local supply chain, other public authorities, and the County Safety Advisory Group
• Assist in securing permission to film
• Traffic management and parking
• Community engagement
• Assistance in arranging accommodation and hospitality

If you've got any questions about filming in Carmarthenshire, e-mail us.  If you're ready to make an application we need to know where and when you will be filming, size of the crew, information on drones / specialist equipment, any parking requirements or additional services that you may require such as hospitality, community engagement etc.

Apply for filming permission

Explore Carmarthenshire...

Visit Discover Carmarthenshire to see some of the inspirational locations you could film at.

• Beaches
• Gardens and green spaces
• Celtic routes