Events and filming

Whether you are looking for a promotional space, a place to host an event or a location for filming, our events team can help. 

Promotions

There is a range of exhibiting options across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole if you are looking to promote your product to your audience. Previous promotions include Hovis, Aero, Little Chef, Starburst, Magna Mazda and Bluebird coaches.

Events

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is the perfect place to hold your event.

The first step is to fill in an application form (below) to give the Events Team a better idea of your plans. All event organisers must provide a risk assessment and a copy of their public liability insurance - although this doesn’t have to be provided at the time of application).

Please read through the event guidelines prior to filling out an event application form, Applications will take up to 10 working days to be processed. A member of the events team will be in contact with you if your application is successful.

You can also visit Business Events Bournemouth for help finding venues, accommodation and other facilities for your business event.

There are a number of application forms available depending on the type of event you are hoping to run.

Public events on council land

The BCP Events team processes events taking place on BCP council land. To organise an event on council land please read the guidance and complete the application form below. You will also be required to submit a risk assessment and a copy of your public liability insurance. For larger events, additional documentation may be required, the events team will be able to advise on this upon submission of the application form.

• Event application form
• Bandstand application form
• Street party application form
• Temporary Traffic Regulations Order

Promotional events

Promotional activity can take place across various town centre sites within Bournemouth and Poole. Previous promotions include Samsung, Ford, Nuii, Lidl and Virgin Media

Please read through our promotional packs and use the town centre promotion application form to apply.

Beach cleans

The BCP Events Team supports groups looking to organise a beach clean. Please start by filling out the beach clean application form and providing your public liability insurance and risk assessment.

Barbecues

To apply to have a BBQ on the seafront, please apply with the BBQ application form. Please ensure you read through the guidelines (attached at the top of the application form) before submitting your application form.

Filming

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are perfect locations for filming. The towns have crews on location throughout the year filming for commercials, documentaries, films and news items. If you are interested in filming on BCP Council land, simply contact our team with your requirements and we will be happy to help. You can also visit the BCP Film Office website for more information.

The application process is simple. All we require is that you fill in an application form and provide a risk assessment form and a copy of your public liability insurance document.

• Student Filming Application
• Filming Application Form

Students of Bournemouth University should read the filming guidelines below.

Contact the team at events@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for more information.