The Picnic Proms FAQs
You are permitted to bring a personal, compact umbrella that would fit into a handbag. We do not permit, large umbrellas or those with spikes including but not limited -remove parasols, fishing, or golfing umbrellas.
Feel free to bring a foldable picnic chair or blanket to sit on, but please be aware, the audience may choose to stand throughout the event in any part of the arena. You cannot claim a spot with blankets and chairs and leave it unattended. Seating is in the open air on variable ground conditions so please ensure you bring appropriate provision for your needs.
Please note that apart from the VIP gazebo, no seats are provided by Trentham.
Items including but not limited to, tents, gazebos, awnings, trollies, hammocks, tables, umbrellas* or canopies or any item which could obscure other visitor’s views, are not permitted.
*please see separate FAQ with regards to umbrellas
Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the main audience, therefore we kindly ask that you move away from the crowd to smoke in the designated smoking area at the side of the arena, out of respect for other audience members. Smoking and vaping are also strictly prohibited within the gazebos.
As these are family picnic concerts you are welcome to bring a moderate amount of alcohol with you, which we have defined as four cans of beer or cider, or 75cl of wine (in a bag or plastic bottle as no glass is permitted) or four cans of combined spirit and mixer per adult. Please do not bring any excess alcohol to the site as you will be asked to dispose of it before entering or will be refused admission. If you are bringing wine, please where possible use boxes of wine or plastic sealed bottles. Pre-mixed bottles of spirits/cocktails in broken-seal bottles will be confiscated.
Please note that glass of any kind is not allowed, including drinking glasses, perfume bottles and bottles of wine and beer. All drinks must be in sealed plastic or cans (or boxes of wine).
Our security staff reserve the right to ask you to empty your pockets should they suspect you are carrying a prohibited item.
For the safety of our staff and our visitors, there are certain other items which are not allowed in the arena. It is essential that you check the terms and conditions for the complete list of prohibited items – Trentham Gardens Event Ticket Terms and Conditions | Trentham Estate
The most common prohibited items to be aware of are:
- Gazebos and awnings
- Trollies
- Large umbrellas (small personal ones are permitted, please see separate FAQ for more details on umbrellas)
- Picnic tables or hammocks
- Glass of any kind including bottles and jars (i.e. perfume bottles)
- Knives – remember to pre-cut your picnic foods
- Metal cutlery, plastic only permitted
- Crockery or any breakable items
- Barbeques, lanterns and candles
- Corkscrews/bottle openers
Please be aware that bag checks will be made by security BEFORE you enter the event. Our security team reserve the right to ask you to empty your pockets should they suspect you are carrying any prohibited items as above.
Tickets are available online only via the third party organiser – https://www.londonfilmmusicorchestra.com/upcoming-events
Gates will open at 6pm. Music will start at 7pm and will end at approximately 9:40pm, with a short interval halfway through. Please do not arrive before 6pm to help minimise the gathering of crowds. On arrival, please enter the shopping village via the main entrance next to Cadwaladers. Please ensure you bring your tickets with you, either printed or on your smartphone and please ensure that all members of your party are with you in the queue and that you have your bags ready for the security check.
Yes, we highly recommend you book in advance. The capacity for our concerts is limited and no tickets are being reserved for on the day purchase so once they are gone, they are gone! We do not operate a waitlist as the tickets are non-refundable. Visit the ticket sellers website for approved reseller information.
Guests are eligible to apply for companion tickets, please visit the ticket sellers website for details on how to request.
No. All tickets are e-tickets.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, or would like your own private space for these concerts, why not book a VIP Gazebo? Bring your own picnic and we’ll provide a 3m x 3m gazebo plus private grass space, 6ft trestle table and 6 Trentham deckchairs all located within the premium seating area with an elevated view across the lake. The cost is £75* per gazebo for this event, in addition to event tickets.
*additional booking fees may apply