BLICKLING - SECURITY & ARRIVAL INFORMATION |
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ARRIVAL AND SECURITY INFORMATION FOR THE GREAT BRITISH PROM AT BLICKLING SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST 2018
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Great British Prom at Blickling Estate.
Below is some useful advice and information to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Weather
At the current time the weather forecast is looking good for Saturday. However, please keep an eye on the weather forecast and come prepared for the conditions. The forecast is for the evening to be a little cooler than of late, so you may need an extra layer.
Fireworks
Due to the prolonged extreme dry weather conditions we've been experiencing, we've made the hard decision to cancel the firework display on Saturday evening. This decision has been made collaboratively by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, the National Trust, Pyro 2000 and Revival Productions.
We're grateful for your understanding about this decision. Your safety, the preservation of Blickling Estate and surrounding countryside and farmland is our priority, and a fireworks display poses a fire risk whilst these areas are so dry. However, we will still be presenting the first ever airborne pyrotechnics at Blickling (which fly at a much higher altitude) in what will be a fitting finale to a great night.
Smoking and Naked Flame Ban
If the dry weather continues, there will be a no smoking ban in place on the concert site. There will be a smoking area set up in a safe location.
Getting to Blickling
The Blickling Proms are clearly sign posted from all routes. Look out for the yellow signs as you get closer to the event.
There are two entrances into the estate:
If you have a taxi dropping you off or collecting you. Please give the following instruction:
The map overleaf will help you:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Great British Prom at Blickling Estate.
Below is some useful advice and information to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Weather
At the current time the weather forecast is looking good for Saturday. However, please keep an eye on the weather forecast and come prepared for the conditions. The forecast is for the evening to be a little cooler than of late, so you may need an extra layer.
Fireworks
Due to the prolonged extreme dry weather conditions we've been experiencing, we've made the hard decision to cancel the firework display on Saturday evening. This decision has been made collaboratively by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, the National Trust, Pyro 2000 and Revival Productions.
We're grateful for your understanding about this decision. Your safety, the preservation of Blickling Estate and surrounding countryside and farmland is our priority, and a fireworks display poses a fire risk whilst these areas are so dry. However, we will still be presenting the first ever airborne pyrotechnics at Blickling (which fly at a much higher altitude) in what will be a fitting finale to a great night.
Smoking and Naked Flame Ban
If the dry weather continues, there will be a no smoking ban in place on the concert site. There will be a smoking area set up in a safe location.
Getting to Blickling
The Blickling Proms are clearly sign posted from all routes. Look out for the yellow signs as you get closer to the event.
There are two entrances into the estate:
- Gate 1 – Old School Gates – NR11 6NJ
- Gate 2 – Park Gates – NR11 6NF
If you have a taxi dropping you off or collecting you. Please give the following instruction:
- Please give your taxi driver the following postcode – NR11 6NJ.
- Your pick and drop off point will be within the park – not on the National Trust car park as last year. Please do not allow your taxi driver to drop you off or pick you up on the surrounding roads. The route for taxis will be clearly sign posted and they will have their own exit route from the park.
- Please advise any taxis picking up after the concert to be back on site before 10 pm at the latest to avoid any delays with exiting traffic.
- Your taxi will be directed to a numbered row to help you find it at the end of the night.
- Please make sure that you book your taxi before you arrive at Blickling as availability will be very limited o the night of the concert.
The map overleaf will help you:
Please take a look at our FAQs here for further information:
https://www.greatbritishprom.co.uk/faqs3.html
Ticket Verification
- Your tickets will be checked on foot once you have left your vehicle and on entry to the concert site.
- Please make sure that you have printed your tickets off prior to arrival.
- These have a unique bar code which will be read by our scanners. Please make sure that these are a clear print out (not faded)
- As we cannot guarantee the internet coverage at Blickling we would recommend that you print your tickets rather than scanning them from the screen of your smart phone or tablet. If this is not possible please make sure you have a screen shot of the unique bar code on your ticket prior to leaving home.
Packing Your Picnics
Please can we remind you of prohibited items as follows:
- Animals (with the exception of assistance dogs)
- Professional camera equipment.
- No smoking allowed on the concert site due to extreme dry conditions.
- Naked flames – flaming torches, barbecues or candles.
- Fireworks, sparklers or Chinese lanterns.
- Domestic knives only will be permitted on the concert site and these will be limited to 5 inches or under and folding knives with a 3-inch blade or under.
- You will be issued with a litter bag as you enter the concert site. We ask that you help us to reduce waste and take your litter home with you and recycle as much as you can.
The Great British Prom is considered a low risk event. However, your safety is very important to us and we would appreciate your cooperation in helping us to make the evening not only incredibly enjoyable but also safe. There will be additional security measures in place on the day:
- Our door supervisors will be carrying out bag checks as you enter the concert site which will include pat-downs and metal detection wands and will cause inevitable delays. We encourage you to travel as light as possible.
- There will be random customer checks.
- You may like to consider taking advantage of the excellent street food vendors and the Bar on the concert site and travel extra light!
- The concert site is strictly out of bounds for any vehicle. Please, under no circumstance attempt to drive your car onto the concert site before or after the concert.
