Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any queries that are not answered below or in the specific pages across the website, or about tickets you can send your query to spiritofchristmasfair@clarionevents.com
General
Q: When is the Fair?
A: The 2020 event runs for seven days from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 November 2020
Q: What are the Fair opening times?
A: We are extending the opening times for the 2020 event to help manage the visitor flow in line with government guidelines:
Monday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 9.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 7.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Q: Can children come to the show? Are there any restrictions?
A: Yes. The Fair is an event for all the family and welcomes all ages. Children under 12 can enter the show for free. Children over 12 must purchase a ticket. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: There is a strict no dog policy at Olympia with the exception of police and assistance dogs.
A: The 2020 event runs for seven days from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 November 2020
Q: What are the Fair opening times?
A: We are extending the opening times for the 2020 event to help manage the visitor flow in line with government guidelines:
Monday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 9.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 7.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Q: Can children come to the show? Are there any restrictions?
A: Yes. The Fair is an event for all the family and welcomes all ages. Children under 12 can enter the show for free. Children over 12 must purchase a ticket. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: There is a strict no dog policy at Olympia with the exception of police and assistance dogs.
Safety & Security
Q: What measures are being put in place to run the show in line with government guidelines against COVID-19?
A: Clarion Events has collaborated with other event industry leaders to create a government approved All Secure Standard document. This outlines all the measures we will be implementing to enable our Fair to open. These can be viewed on our Shop Safe page.
A: Clarion Events has collaborated with other event industry leaders to create a government approved All Secure Standard document. This outlines all the measures we will be implementing to enable our Fair to open. These can be viewed on our Shop Safe page.
Tickets
Q: When will tickets be on sale?
A: Tickets are available to purchase online now. Full details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: There are range of ticket options available starting from £20.50 for a week day standard ticket. Full details can be found on the Ticket Information page. We recommend booking your tickets in advance to select your preferred time of admission, save money and time, enabling you to maximise your day at the Spirit of Christmas Fair.
Q: Can I buy tickets over the phone?
A: The ticket hotline is currently unavailable due to the office safety measures in place at our ticket sellers. Tickets can be bought online - full details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q. I'm having issues with my booking. Who should I contact?
A. For any queries regarding your ticket purchase, either during booking or afterwards please contact SeeTickets, our ticketing agent. They can be contacted using their Customer Service Portal. Full details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: Can I buy tickets on the door at the Fair?
A: A limited number of tickets will be available on the door, however visitor admissions are staggered this year to comply with social distancing measures. Advance purchase is recommended to ensure you enter at your preferred time, to limit queuing time and you can save money buying your ticket in advance. Further details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: Can I book a ticket for my carer?
A: Yes, if you have a disability that restricts your ability to attend the Fair on your own to the extent where help is needed, then a carer is admitted. Full details on arranging their ticket can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: I have a Print-at-Home ticket, can I just show my ticket on my phone?
A: You can print your ticket off, or present the ticket on your phone and scan directly on the door. Once scanned your ticket will become void.
Q: As you are selling tickets by time slot, does that mean I am limited to a certain amount of time at the Fair?
A: When buying your ticket/s you will need to select your entrance time slot. This half hour window is the time you need to present yourself at the selected entrance outlined on your ticket. You are welcome to stay for the remainder of the day at the Fair.
Q: Does the entrance I choose limit access to all areas of the Fair?
A: The time and entrance printed on your ticket is there to define when and where you enter the Fair in order to organise the flow of visitors and get everyone into Olympia in a managed way. Once you are in the Fair you are free to navigate the entire venue, following the route/s indicated on each aisle.
A: Tickets are available to purchase online now. Full details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: There are range of ticket options available starting from £20.50 for a week day standard ticket. Full details can be found on the Ticket Information page. We recommend booking your tickets in advance to select your preferred time of admission, save money and time, enabling you to maximise your day at the Spirit of Christmas Fair.
Q: Can I buy tickets over the phone?
A: The ticket hotline is currently unavailable due to the office safety measures in place at our ticket sellers. Tickets can be bought online - full details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q. I'm having issues with my booking. Who should I contact?
A. For any queries regarding your ticket purchase, either during booking or afterwards please contact SeeTickets, our ticketing agent. They can be contacted using their Customer Service Portal. Full details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: Can I buy tickets on the door at the Fair?
A: A limited number of tickets will be available on the door, however visitor admissions are staggered this year to comply with social distancing measures. Advance purchase is recommended to ensure you enter at your preferred time, to limit queuing time and you can save money buying your ticket in advance. Further details can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: Can I book a ticket for my carer?
A: Yes, if you have a disability that restricts your ability to attend the Fair on your own to the extent where help is needed, then a carer is admitted. Full details on arranging their ticket can be found on the Ticket Information page.
Q: I have a Print-at-Home ticket, can I just show my ticket on my phone?
A: You can print your ticket off, or present the ticket on your phone and scan directly on the door. Once scanned your ticket will become void.
Q: As you are selling tickets by time slot, does that mean I am limited to a certain amount of time at the Fair?
A: When buying your ticket/s you will need to select your entrance time slot. This half hour window is the time you need to present yourself at the selected entrance outlined on your ticket. You are welcome to stay for the remainder of the day at the Fair.
Q: Does the entrance I choose limit access to all areas of the Fair?
A: The time and entrance printed on your ticket is there to define when and where you enter the Fair in order to organise the flow of visitors and get everyone into Olympia in a managed way. Once you are in the Fair you are free to navigate the entire venue, following the route/s indicated on each aisle.
Travel & Venue
Q: What is the best way to get to the Olympia?
A: There are several options available to get to Olympia. Full travel details can be found on the Plan Your Journey page.
Q: Is there parking?
A: There is parking at Olympia, and in the surrounding area there are a host of other car parks. Visit the Olympia website for more information and to pre-booking your space olympia.london/visiting/parking/book-parking or visit our Plan your Journey page for other parking options.
Q: Where can I eat?
A: There are food outlets all around the halls offering everything a range of options. Further details can be found on our Dining page.
Q: Are there hotels near Olympia?
A: There are a selection of hotels within walking distance of Olympia. Full details can be found on the olympia.london/visiting/accommodation
A: There are several options available to get to Olympia. Full travel details can be found on the Plan Your Journey page.
Q: Is there parking?
A: There is parking at Olympia, and in the surrounding area there are a host of other car parks. Visit the Olympia website for more information and to pre-booking your space olympia.london/visiting/parking/book-parking or visit our Plan your Journey page for other parking options.
Q: Where can I eat?
A: There are food outlets all around the halls offering everything a range of options. Further details can be found on our Dining page.
Q: Are there hotels near Olympia?
A: There are a selection of hotels within walking distance of Olympia. Full details can be found on the olympia.london/visiting/accommodation