Filming at Camber Sands – further information

Further information about using Camber Sands as a film location.

Parking

  • A filming permit includes parking for one vehicle in the car parks.
  • Charges start at £1 per hour to a maximum of £11 per day.
  • The Camber car parks close at 8pm, 1 April – 30 September.

Beach

  • Animals may be taken on to the beach with permission from the Coast Control Officer.
  • Props such as fake firearms and weapons may taken on to the beach, but must be reported to the Coast Control officer and Sussex Police before filming.
  • Fires and barbecues are permitted with permission from the Coast Control Officer and by notifying Sussex Police. Please make sure you leave the beach clean and tidy.
  • A beach cleaning service can be arranged. Please contact the Coast Control Office.
  • There are no beach lifeguards at Camber. The nearest local authorities to employ lifeguards are Hastings Borough Council and Shepway District Council.

Facilities

  • For information about accommodation in the area, see our places to stay page.
  • Toilets and cafes are located in the car parks.
  • Fishing boat hire can be arranged – phone: 01797 223895. Inflatable boats can be be hired by contacting Rye Harbour Marine – phone: 01797 227667.
  • For hire of commercial vehicles, including flat-bed trailers to transport equpiment on to the beach, contact Mick Gould Commercials, phone: 01580 879333.

Filming in nearby locations

For information about filming in the following locations:

Camber village and surrounding roads
East Area Highways office (ESCC) – phone: 01424 220022
Sussex Police – phone: 0845 607 0999

Dungeness
Press Officer for Shepway District Council – phone: 01303 852447

Rye town
Town Clerk – phone: 01727 223902

Rye Harbour and estuary
Rye Harbour Station Masters – phone: 01797 225225

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Warden – phone: 01797 223862

River Rother and surrounding area
Environment Agency – phone: 01797 223256

Useful contacts