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Big Fish Little Fish at Groombridge Place - Award Winning Family Rave, 15% off

Groombridge Place Estates, Groombridge

Audience Choice award at this year’s national Family Arts Campaign awards (Fantastic For Families)

Saturday 18th May 2019

Suitable for 0-8 years

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Venture into the Enchanted Woods at Groombridge Place on for a party like no other in a spectacular forest setting. Dress up as a fairy, elf or magical woodland creature for Big Fish Little Fish’s ‘Myth & Magic’ Family Rave with old skool DJing legend 2 Bad Mice & Luli playing a classic mix of acid house, techno and drum and bass from a treehouse.  

Frolic under confetti cannons, bubbles and giant balloons. Enjoy Captain Cookie’s craft tables, a giant colouring-in mural, transfer tattoos and a parachute dance finale, along with burgers and hot dogs on the barbecue, drinks for adults, an ice cream stand a face-painting stall all while letting yourself go to the bangin' tunes of the rave masters.

  • Fancy dress encouraged all unicorns, dragons, fauns, elves and fairies welcome!
  • Throw some shapes in the open air to the BFLF classic mix of old skool, house, techno and drum'n'bass.
  • As seen and heard on BBC 6 Music, BBC News, Mixmag, Fabric, Melbourne Music Week, Victoria & Albert Museum, National Gallery
  • With licensed bars, great food on sale and a chill-out area for babies
  • There's something for everyone
  • All this and home by teatime!

Reviews: 

Best Family Event for 3 years running at The Arts Council National Family Arts Festival Awards and this year also won all 3 Audience Choice Awards for Best Event, Best venue and Best Welcome.

"Reliably excellent" - The Guardian

"Reputation for credible music...magical" - Time Out

'Utterly genius and I’m so grateful it exists' - BFLF regular Linds Faller

'3 best days of my life: getting married, having my son, first BFLF today!' - BFLF Groombridge Place attendee

Dates and Prices

Dates: 

  • Saturday 18th May 2019
  • The event will run from 1pm - 4pm

Price Information: 

  • £9.35 for Adult Ticket, 15% off
  • £6.80 for Child Ticket (under 12s), 15% off
  • Pre-walking infants go free but do require a ticket - please ensure to select a ticket when making your booking

Ticket holders for the Big Fish Little Fish family rave do not need to buy Groombridge Place admission tickets in addition. However, if you would like to enjoy the grounds before or after the event then separate Groombridge admission tickets must be bought.

Need to Know
  • Recommended for families with children aged 0-8 years but all ages welcome
  • Ticket holders for the Big Fish Little Fish family rave do not need to buy Groombridge Place admission tickets in addition. However, if you would like to enjoy the grounds before or after the event then separate Groombridge admission tickets must be bought.
  • Buggies must be left in buggy park outside the event space – which is open air – and will not be allowed on the dance floor.
  • Parents remain responsible for their children at all times.
  • Adult only groups are not admitted. A max of 3 children per adult in a family. If attending as a larger group please ensure one adult to two children minimum.
  • Each member of your group must have a ticket and pre-walking infants free (but ticketed). Will cost more on the door (if tickets available).
  • Please be aware that events are standing/dancing with limited seating and the event space is open woodland with uneven dirt floors.
  • Each event is stewarded and risk assessed in advance.
  • Groombridge Place can only accept cash as payment on the day
  • Big Fish Little Fish may photograph or film small parts of the event and by entering you are giving your permission for these to be used for BFLF promotion purposes.
  • Music is played at safe levels for everyone.
  • Groombridge Place uses the adjacent fields as car parks for this event.
  • This is an outdoor event. Please also note appropriate clothing must be worn depending on the weather. 
  • Tickets are Non-Refundable. No refunds will be given due to weather.
How to Redeem
  • Please print your e-Ticket and bring it with you to present at the admissions kiosk.
  • You will receive your e-Ticket via email once you have purchased.
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Address and Contact Info

Groombridge Place Estates
Groombridge Place
Groombridge Hill
Groombridge
Tunbridge Wells
TN3 9QG

Nearest Station: Tunbridge Wells
Nearest Park: Groombridge Place Estates
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