Midsummer’s Daydream Family Rave with Big Fish Little Fish

Accessibility

If you have access requirements, please call 020 8699 1872 or email venuehire@horniman.ac.uk

If you are a Blue Badge holder and would like to park onsite, please see our Access page for more details.

Crowds and Seating

There will not be a dedicated quiet area at the Family Rave event. For a quieter space please try the South Downs part of the Gardens.

The South Downs has a few benches and is a grassy area with limited concrete paths. This area of the Gardens also has a sloping ground and during wet weather it may not be suitable for wheelchair users or anyone who is unstable on their feet.

Please see the Terms and Conditions section below for more information.

Buggies are allowed on site, however there is no buggy park. We would suggest you leave your buggies at home where possible.

How do I get into the rave on the day?

The rave will take place in the Gardens by the Bandstand. Please enter the site via the main entrance on London Road – walk up the Avenue and you will find the ticket gate directly ahead of you. This will be the only access point for ticket holders.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All ages welcome but the activities are designed for families to enjoy together. Music is played at safe levels for everyone.

Please be aware that BFLF is designed to provide a family friendly, authentic dance music/festival experience and is not a traditional children’s party or disco. Music is proper club music from acid house onwards, there is no kids music, nor DJ shout outs. The effect is to give families unity on the dancefloor – dancing together.

How loud will it be?

BFLF sets and monitors the volume using World Health Organisation guidelines. That it is at a safe level for everyone, even the youngest of babies, over the four hour duration of the event.

Though quieter than at adult events, it is still loud enough to feel like you are at a club. Most parents do not use ear defenders on their children but if yours are particularly sensitive to noise or if you want them to nap then you might want to consider it.

Terms and Conditions

• Parents remain responsible for their children at all times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• For families with younger children (8s and under) though all ages are welcome.
• Adult only groups are not admitted. A max of 3 children per adult in a family. If attending as a large party please ensure one adult to two children minimum.
• If there are more than 4 adults per child in your group please email info@bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk for pre-approval before buying tickets.
• Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets cannot be exchanged for other Horniman activities.
• Each member of your group must have a ticket. Pre-walking infants go free (but must also have a ticket).
• The event will be busy with hundreds of people attending. The dance floor is for adults and children to dance together.
• Please be aware that events are standing / dancing with limited seating, although of course you can sit on the ground. Please give those with access needs priority to seating.
• Each event is stewarded and risk assessed in advance.
• As the event is outdoors buggies are allowed, however there is no buggy park. We suggest you leave your buggies at home where possible.
• A licensed bar will be open during the event but no glass is permitted.
• Please do not bring your own alcoholic drinks with you as these will be confiscated at the entrance gate. We will be running bags checks. You are welcome to bring baby food with you.
• We may photograph or film small parts of the event and by entering you are giving your permission for these to be used for BFLF or Horniman promotion purposes.
• This event is outside so dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
• The event will take place whatever the weather and refunds will not be offered in the case of inclement weather.
• DJ line-ups may be subject to unavoidable change.