Filming on the DLR

DLR train DLR provides a popular location for filming and photography due to the stunning modern architecture, dockside settings, elevated track and modern trains.

It has been the location for many different projects ranging from TV commercials and documentaries to pop videos and world wide distributed movies.

Contact details
Permission
Costs
When you can film
Insurance required
Notice period
Supervision
Restrictions

Contact details

To make a formal application contact the Film Office:

Post:            Film Office
                    Serco Ltd, trading as Serco Docklands
                    Castor Lane
                    London
                    E14 0DS
Telephone: 020 7363 9503
Email:          dcox@dlr.co.uk

For general information please contact DLR customer services:

Telephone: 020 7363 9700
Email: cservice@dlr.co.uk

Permission

You can only conduct commercial filming or photography with prior permission from the operator Serco Docklands. This is regardless of subject matter, equipment to be used or size of crew.

Costs

Our filming/photography location fee is £250, plus VAT, per hour. You must pay us in full before you can start filming.

A minimum booking of 2 hours for each session is required. After that, charges will be made on a sliding scale basis dependent on the number of crew and cast involved.

When you can film

We can usually arrange filming and photography for any day of the week dependent on the size of your crew and the facilities required.

Some busier stations may not be available during peak periods. However weekends are more flexible and filming can usually be done at any time of the day.

Insurance required

All bookings must be supported by a copy of your:

Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million
Method Statement
Risk Assessment

Bookings are not confirmed until a contract has been agreed and signed by all parties.

Notice period

We require a minimum of four weeks notice to agree and set up an average sized filming or photography shoot. In many circumstances this time can be reduced depending on your requirements.

Supervision

Supervision from Serco Docklands staff will be necessary in most circumstances. We can also provide additional crowd control staff.

All members of your party will be required to receive a safety briefing before commencing work on DLR.

Restrictions

Serco Docklands may refuse any filming or photography which involves:

Vandalism or graffiti
Ticket touting Assaults on passengers or staff
Fare evasion
Use of Firearms or other weapons
Any unsafe behaviour
Unlicensed busking
Begging Smoking or use of illegal drugs