Introduction

Wanstead Beer Festival is looking forward to welcoming you to the venue. However, to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time we do have a few rules of entry. Generally, these are common sense, and in addition can save you money, so are worth remembering.

GENERAL ADMITTANCE GUIDELINES

• All attendees must hold the appropriate ticket type (i.e. adult or child). Child tickets are only valid until 6pm. Children must have left the event by this time.
• A child is considered to be anyone under the age of 18 years.
• Re-admittance is allowed subject to venue capacity
• This event is child-friendly
• All under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or carer
• Photo ID will be required to gain entry
• No drinks / food is to be brought onto site
• No dogs or animals are allowed into the venue unless they are assistance animals
• “Babes in arms”/ children under 2yrs enter free of charge
• Respect the Venue and Other Guests: Remember that you are sharing a space with many people, both with and without children, who are there to enjoy the festival.

IDENTIFICATION

Our licensing policy states that you must either be at least 18 years of age to be admitted into the venue or be accompanied by a parent or carer who is over 18yrs. Therefore, we need to see photo ID for you to gain entry. Identification will need to be a valid photographic ID that shows your name, date of birth and has an expiry date. 

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

If you are drunk or appear drunk, WE CANNOT LET YOU IN. We are sorry if this ruins your day, but it is the law, and we need to ensure your behaviour does not spoil the enjoyment of everyone else. Similarly, if your behaviour is likely to cause offence or endanger other people, we will ask you to leave.

MORE QUESTIONS?

If this page hasn’t answered your questions, please do email us at [email protected]

Rules for Families

Wanstead Beer Festival welcomes families, including children. We want this to be an event for the whole community, and need your help to make it a success. We kindly ask that you read our rules for families:

Rules for Parents/Guardians

• Designated Areas: be aware of and utilise any designated family or children’s areas. Children are not permitted outside of these areas.
• Constant Supervision is Mandatory: children must be under direct, active supervision by a parent or guardian at all times. This is not a drop-off event.
• No Unattended Children: children are never to be left unsupervised, even for a moment.
• Manage Noise Levels: encourage children to keep their voices at a reasonable level. Excessive shouting, screaming, or crying should be addressed promptly by removing the child from the immediate vicinity if necessary.
• Control Running and Boisterous Play: running, chasing, or overly boisterous play is not permitted, especially in crowded areas, near serving stations, or around tables. This can lead to accidents (tripping, spills) and disrupt other attendees.
• Keep Aisles and Pathways Clear: ensure children do not block aisles, walkways, or access to vendor stalls, restrooms, or exits.
• No Touching Festival Equipment: children should not touch beer taps, serving equipment, kegs, or any other festival infrastructure unless explicitly invited to do so by staff.
• Respect Vendors and Their Products: children should not handle or play with vendor merchandise or products.
• Food and Drink Responsibility: parents are responsible for providing appropriate food and non-alcoholic beverages for their children. Do not allow children to consume alcoholic beverages under any circumstances.
• Stroller/Pram Etiquette: if using a stroller or pram, be mindful of space and manoeuvrability, especially in crowded areas. Avoid blocking pathways.
• Alcohol Consumption by Parents: parents are expected to drink responsibly. Intoxicated parents are a risk to their children and may be asked to leave.
• Departure Time: be mindful of the festival’s closing time and potential for increased crowds or less child-friendly environments as the day progresses.
• Follow Staff Instructions: always comply with instructions from festival staff, security, or volunteers.

Rules for Children (to be explained by Parents)

• Stay with Your Grown-Up: always stay close to your parent or guardian.
• Walk, Don’t Run: walk calmly and carefully, especially in crowded areas.
• Hands to Yourself: don’t touch things that don’t belong to you, like beer taps or other people’s drinks.
• Be Polite: be kind and respectful to other people.
• Listen to Your Grown-Up: always listen to what your parent or guardian tells you.

Festival Organiser’s Discretion

• Festival organisers reserve the right to ask any individual or family not adhering to these rules to leave the premises.
• These rules are in place to ensure a positive and safe experience for all festival-goers.

By adhering to these guidelines, families can contribute to a fun and harmonious atmosphere at the beer festival for everyone.