We’re committed to making our fairs as safe as possible for our visitors, exhibitors and staff. We aim to deliver a fun and inspiring, art-filled experience, while maintaining safety measures in line with the latest guidance on COVID-19 and indoor gatherings.
Please be aware these policies may be subject to change in line with UK government restrictions, so please make sure to check back before your visit.
Our safe fair policies
To make our fairs a safe event for everyone, we’re implementing the following safety measures:
1. Timed tickets
Visitors, including children under 16, need a timed ticket to enter the fair, which must be booked online in advance. Bookable time-slots help us to manage the flow of visitors through the fair to allow ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone. Check out our opening hours here. If you want to avoid the crowds, our quietest times are Thursday and Friday daytime.
2. Health and Safety measures
To help keep visitors, exhibitors and staff safe:
○ We recommend visitors wear a face covering during busy times
○ Keep a respectful distance from other visitors
○ Use our hand sanitising stations, located frequently throughout the fair
○ We have enhanced cleaning in place for the restrooms, cafés and bar and other high use areas
3. Card only payments
To minimise contact, we will only be accepting card and contactless payments throughout the fair.
4. More space for everyone
We’ve implemented wider aisles to give everyone more space. These measures are in place to help with safe distancing, while allowing visitors to enjoy the fair and all the stunning artworks at their own pace.
COVID-19 Checklist
To keep our visitors, staff and exhibitors safe, we ask that you consider the below questions, and please do not attend the fair if the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’.
○ Have you tested positive for COVID-19 less than 5 days prior to your visit to the fair and have not subsequently obtained a negative lateral flow test result?
○ Are you displaying symptoms of COVID-19?
○ Do you live with somebody, or have been in close contact with somebody who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 5 days, and have not obtained a negative lateral flow test result prior to your visit to the Fair?
Please consider these questions before arrival as should the answer to any of these be ‘Yes’, we would kindly ask you not to enter the fair.
For more information, please find some useful links below:
○ Click here for the NHS symptom checker
○ Click here for the Government COVID-19 guidelines
○ Click here for a list of high-risk countries (as deemed by UK FCO)