- Where can you film or take photos?
- Where filming is not allowed
- Recommended filming locations
- What you need to do
- Permissions and safety
- Important information
- Need help?
Where can you film or take photos?
- Outside (open-air spaces)
No booking needed.
You must:
- Complete a risk assessment and method statement
- Inform Campus Services campusservices@herts.ac.uk
- Creative Arts spaces
- Book through your Creative Arts tutor
- These spaces are already risk assessed
- Other indoor spaces
- Contact the Estates help desk to request a space estates@herts.ac.uk
- You can also request a recommended space
You must allow at least 5 working days for approval.
Where filming is not allowed
- Learning Resources Centres (LRCs), except in a booked group study room
- Restricted areas (e.g. some labs, Exams Office)
This is to protect privacy, reduce disruption, and follow copyright rules.
Find out more: Group Study rooms
Recommended filming locations
College Lane
- Lecture theatres
- Lindop Foyer
- Oval
- Forum
- Creative Arts Gallery
De Havilland
- Lecture theatres
- Atrium
- Law Court Building
- The Street
- Refectory/Restaurant
You can request a different space, but:
- It is not guaranteed
- It may take longer to process
- Your tutor must confirm it is suitable and risk assessed
- Please allow a minimum of 5 working days’ notice to process your request prior to filming.
What you need to do
- Check your device downloads folder for the form
- Complete the form and send it to your tutor
- Your tutor will review it and you can send it to estates@herts.ac.uk
- Wait for confirmation before using the space
Do not access the space until your booking is confirmed.
Permissions and safety
- Tell Security once permission is approved: 01707 281010 (ext. 1010)
- Get consent from anyone who appears in your filming (including security staff, other staff and students)
- Do not film University branding without Marketing Team approval
- You must not film in any restricted area (for example some labs, exams office, etc).
- Do not use prohibited props (e.g. fake weapons, pyrotechnics). Contact Estates for full list estates@herts.ac.uk.
Important
- Be considerate when using shared spaces (e.g. meeting rooms, study spaces, corridors)
- Estates, Security, or Health and Safety teams may add extra conditions
- Terms and conditions apply
Need help?
- Speak to your tutor for advice
- Contact Estates help desk for space requests