Location filming

With our beautiful architecture and incredible collection of art, the National Gallery has long been a popular filming location.

Our spaces have witnessed the likes of James Bond meeting Q in front of one of Turner's masterpieces, as well as Netflix’s acclaimed production Heartstoppers, among many others. Find out who else has filmed at the Gallery, in Starring the National Gallery.

From shorts to feature-length films, the Gallery is available for filming outside of opening hours. Please fill in the filming and photography form below and send to the team to find out availability.

Download the lighting guidelines (PDF 0.04 MB)

Contact us

For all News filming and photography please and complete and return the Q&A form below to press.external@nationalgallery.org.uk

Form: Download the filming in the National Gallery Q&A (RTF 0.49 MB)

For all other private, location and commercial filming and photography please email venue.hire@nationalgallery.org.uk