Under 18s Policy:   

• Comedy: Suitable for ages 16+; under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 18.

• New Gen: Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or carer, with a maximum of 3 children per accompanying adult. 

• Blues & Jazz: No under 18s unless in a family group and / or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

A. Conditions of Entry

The Event Umbrella, acting reasonably at all times, reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse admission to the event, ban from entry to the event, or remove from the event any person who:

• Is not in possession of a relevant ticket, pass or wristband for the event. 

• Acts in an inappropriate and/or undesirable manner, where such behaviour has been reported to the event by a reliable independent source. 

• Climbs or stands upon fences, barriers, stages, stalls, bars or any other building or structures at the event. 

• Has displayed any sign or visible representation of any kind which is, or could be reasonably judged to be, threatening, abusive or insulting. 

• Enters any areas of the site where visitor access is prohibited. 

• Visitors are admitted to the event subject to a condition that, if requested to do so, they will allow themselves and/or their belongings to be searched by an appropriate SIA operative. You may be body/bag searched at the entrances, on the site or when leaving.  

• Is in possession of a prohibited substance or is suspected to be under the influence of a prohibited substance. 

Prohibited items are as follows: 

• Excessive amounts of cigarettes, i.e. more than for personal consumption 

• Alcohol – no alcohol is permitted to be brought onsite. 

• Illegal substances including New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) or what was previously considered a ‘legal high’. This include nitrous oxide which is a Class C drug. 

• Unauthorised sound systems; Professional film or video equipment or Audio recorders; Portable laser equipment and laser pens ; megaphones 

• Fireworks of any nature; aerosols over 250ml and air-horns; Flares and Sky / Chinese Lanterns; Generators, BBQs, flares, fireworks or anything else that can be construed as a fire risk.  
• Drones: No unmanned aircraft or drones of any sort are to fly over, be launched or land at this event/venue and any other land under the control of this event or venue operator. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) devices are on the official prohibited item list for this event and venue and are not allowed on site.

• Any goods with unauthorised logos; any goods for unauthorised trading 

• Dogs (any animals) except guide dogs.  

• Anything in glass or cans. 

• Any items which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon. For the avoidance of doubt, it is prohibited to bring into the event any weapons, fireworks, smoke bombs, glass bottles, sharps or other articles, which may cause injury. The throwing of any article which could cause injury or affect the enjoyment of other visitors is strictly prohibited. 

• Airhorns 

• Flares 

• Flags on staffs are not permitted. Flags without staffs are permitted, as long as they do not cause an obstruction to other audience members. 

B. General Conditions

• No trading allowed within the site without the Event Umbrella’s (TEU’s) prior consent.  

• You give your express consent to your actual/ simulated likeness to be included for no fee within any audio or visual recording to be used in any media for any purpose at any time. This includes filming by the police or security staff which may be carried out for the security of customers and/or the prevention of crime. 

• No unauthorised buses, coaches or trucks will be allowed on site. 

• Any person carrying illegal items or carrying out illegal activity displaying signs of anti-social behaviour will be given to the Police and refused entry. 

• TEU is unable to accept any liability for personal or property damages, losses (including surrendered items) or injuries sustained at this event – other than caused as a result of our negligence. 

C. Banned Items

• Anything that can be deemed an offensive weapon. For example: Corkscrews, Bottle Openers, Cutlery/Knives, Key chains. 

• Anything in glass. 

• Excessive amounts of food – we know picnics are popular but please do enjoy the food on offer. The traders are lovely and are one of the things that make the event possible.

D. House-keeping, Fire & Safety

• Fires are not permitted anywhere 

• The burning of plastics, bedding, tents, furniture etc is not permitted anywhere on site.  

• Smoking and vaping is banned within enclosed public spaces or buildings including marquees. Smoking is not permitted in and around the children’s area. 

• Excessive exposure to loud music may cause damage to your hearing or to your child. 

• Please use the bins and recycling points provided on and off site.