01/11/2026
2026 Q&A Everything you need to know about the event
PLEASE NOTE A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS INCLUDING INFANTS
WE WILL REMOVE ANY RESALE POSTS ON OUR PLATFORMS AND YOU WILL BE REMOVED
Q. Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
YES. There will be NO TICKETS available on the night.
Q. Do I need to bring my tickets with me on the night?
YES, and we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you DOWNLOAD or PRINT your tickets before arriving at the venue.
Q. What are the timings for the Event?
We recommend that you arrive early. We expect large crowds and delays are possible. The car parks open at 5.30. Gates Open at 5.45 and the entertainment starts at 6.15pm. Fireworks are scheduled to being shortly after 8.10
Q What is included in the VIP Package?
Watch the fireworks from a dedicated area with seating available. There are event toilets and a spacious area away from the main viewing area with the best view of the fireworks.
Prosecco on arrival for our adult guests, choice of a Hot food catering for all dietary needs, Hot drink and dessert sweet treats. You’ll also have additional tokens to use at our dedicated VIP Bar area. For our younger guests there’s Hot food, Hot Drink and dessert plus popcorn and pick’n’mix.
Q. I’m bringing small children, do they need a ticket?
YES, All guests including UNDER 5 year olds who are FREE, MUST have an Infant ticket to comply with our capacity management and venue licensing requirements.
Q. Do you offer discounts for Disabled or Carer Tickets?
We offer a limited number of free Adult Carer tickets; these are available on the ticketing platform. You must have the correct ticket type. This ticket will admit an accompanying carer for Free on production of a Local Authority or National Carer scheme card. If you don’t produce this on the gate you may be asked to pay admission for the accompanying carer.
Q. I am arriving or departing by taxi, where is the pick-up/drop off point??
Taxis cannot enter or leave the car parks after 5.45pm. You should instruct your taxi to Drop Off in the centre of Kimbolton Village. The New Sun Inn is a well-known reference point. You then enter the venue through the Archway Entrance on foot. For departures, we ask that taxis wait and collect from the Kimbolton Preparatory School car park at the far end of the village. It is about a 7-minute walk from the Archway entrance, following the High Street past the church. They will not be able to drive onto the site.
Q. What other arrangements are there for guests with additional needs?
We have a limited area of seating for guests with additional needs. We ask that this area is reserved for guests with these needs and a small number of accompanying guests. This is in fairness to others who may need to access this facility.
We have suitable toilets for guests with additional needs, including baby change facilities
Q. Are there any restrictions on what I can bring onto the site?
You cannot enter the site with any alcohol, drugs, sparklers or chairs (you may bring a single pole ‘shooting stick’ style chair).
You will not be permitted to enter the site with alcohol or drugs. We have NO PROVISION to store items for you. You will also not be permitted to enter the venue if you appear intoxicated or under the influence of any other substance. Any anti-social behaviour may lead to your ejection from the site.
In line with other event venues, and as a security consideration we are only allowing small size handbags/personal bags to be brought onto the site. Details will be sent with your ticket information just before the event.
We operate a ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH to drug use at the venue. Anyone using/selling/distributing restricted substances will be asked to leave the site and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
LARGE BAGS, PICNIC HAMPERS, SPORTS BAGS, CHAIRS etc are NOT PERMITTED.
ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO A DISCRETIONARY SEARCH AT THE ENTRY GATE.
Q. Are Strollers permitted?
YES. Strollers, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and the like are permitted for guests with appropriate age and needs.
Q. What Catering options are available?
We have a mix of over 20 caterers offering a selection of Savoury and Sweet dishes and there will be something for every dietary need available to you on the night.
Q. Is there a bar?
Yes, our licensed bar is in the corner of the main viewing area. Look at the music stage from the main viewing area and then turn to your right. There is the BAR. We operate a strict CHALLENGE 25 policy. NO ID- No SERVICE. Only Citizen Cards with a hologram security feature, Driving Licenses and Passports will be accepted. Student cards etc WILL NOT be accepted.
Q. Will food vendors, the bar and fair ground take cards?
Yes, although it may be prudent to have cash in case of any connectivity issues. Relying on APPLE Pay or other phone-based Apps being available is not advised.
Q. Is the Event family friendly?
Yes. There is lots of entertainment for the whole family. The funfair (rides paid separately) has a choice of rides for all ages. We have a live band and a DJ on an events stage playing popular music for all to enjoy. There is ample space in the viewing areas and there is a great choice of Hot and Cold Food and Sweet Treats.
