*The Star (Doors Open at 12:00)
Event Information
About this Event
A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day, he finds the courage to break free, embarking on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a dove who has lofty aspirations. Along with three camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told -- the first Christmas.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
You must adhere to Government and Local Public Health advise and restrictions at all times. Do Not travel with people from other households unless they are part of your support bubble.
If we have to cancel the event due to COVID we will give full refunds.
Ticket Structure
We only charge for 17 years of age and over. Every passenger must have a seat and a seatbelt.
SOLO- One Adult aged 17 years and over and as many Under 17 passengers as you have seats and seatbelts for. Up to 7 Total. Perfect for a solo parent and kids.
TANDEM - Two Adults aged 17 years and over ONLY. Ideal for Date Night.
SQUAD - Two or more Adults aged 17 years and over & as many under 17 passengers as you have seats and seatbelts for. Any vehicle over 7 passengers please contact info@thegbdrivein.com
EXTRAS
MovieStar - £25 - We have 15 MovieStar spaces available for each film. This gives you a reserved prime position allocated based on the size of your vehicle. You will also be able to order food & beverages from your vehicle which will be delivered to your vehicle.
Pizzas – pre order your pizza with your ticket. Limited availability.
Driving into the site
Enter through the main Sandon Hall gates, opposite the Dog and Doublet
Speed
Always keep your speed to an absolute maximum of 10mph in the estate and 5mph when you enter the arena (after your ticket is scanned)
Tickets
Tickets will be checked on site before you enter the arena, ask the member of staff if you’re interested in an upgrade. Please make sure you bought the right ticket for the amount of passengers in your car.
Display
At the Great British Drive In films are played on the huge 100 sqm screen. For live entertainment such as music or comedy we film the acts on the stage and display them on the screen.
Sound
Audio is sent out over FM transmitters to your radio. All you’ve got to tune your car radio to 87.7FM. At times we play the sound at a low level from our stage, this shouldn’t be a substitute for a radio. If you want the best experience please either tune your car radio or bring a personal radio.
In very rare circumstances there can be a delay between audio and video due to the specific manufacturer of the vehicle. In this situation, please speak to a member of the team.
Parking
Our site allows everyone a clear view of the screen and we make sure everyone has plenty of space around them. In busier shows we may ask larger cars to park slightly further back to allow everyone a great view. If you would like to sit in your boot, that is ok, but given the height of boots you will be placed towards the back of site on busier shows. Please always, always, tell a member of staff if you aren’t happy with your view.
Sitting outside your car
Please feel free to set up seats outside your car, just always tell the staff member who’s parking you so they can leave enough room out the front (you must sit outside the front of the car).
Please also make sure you have a portable radio. It is important to note, this is a drive in cinema experience and sound is played by the individual speaker system of each guest’s car/portable radio, therefore if you sit outside your car you may experience some sound delay around the arena.
Getting out your car
We encourage guests to get out of their car and enjoy the grounds or visit the food and drinks vendors, just always be mindful of other guests and maintain social distancing.
Keep your children close by and they must remain in your bubble at all times. Children must be supervised at all times, there is a large amount of vehicle movement and live animals onsite.
Bar
For all our events we have a fully stocked bar, including beer from local brew house Freedom Brewery, a large selection of ready to drink cans and wine (even some cocktails). We also have a great selection of soft drinks, sweets, chocolate and of course ice cream.
Food
We strive to offer food at all our events. Please check out our social media for specific vendors nearer the time.
Pizza
We will be doing pizza on a pre order basis only. Your pizza must be ordered with your ticket.
If you have ordered pizza for your movie, please let the pizza team know and they will make the pizza for you on your arrival. Please be mindful that as all pizzas are cooked fresh there can be a wait for your food.
Food orders will stop being taken 45 mins into each movie.
Coffee
We have partnered with a local coffee house, the pony espresso who come on an event by event basis. We serve coffee and tea from the bar if the coffee house isn’t with us for that show.
Queues
Please follow onsite directions for queueing and help us to maintain social distancing by always being mindful of other guests.
Please follow all instructions from The GBDI Team, we’re just here to help (:
Movie Star
By paying the extra for tickets you are guaranteed a prime spot – your spot will be determined by the size of your car but it will be in a great location to enjoy the movie. You will also be able to order food to your car, from your smartphone. This works by scanning a QR code we give you on entry which brings up our full menu. You then make payment on your smartphone and our staff will bring your order directly to your car.
If we run out of stock on any items you’ve ordered, The GBDI Team will come and let you know and where we can’t substitute your order we will give you a refund.
Toilets
We have 10 portaloos onsite that are cleaned on a regular basis; all include hand sanitizer.
During the movie
If you have any issues at all please put your hazard lights on and someone will come to your car. In the rare situation no one comes please visit our bar who will radio the relevant person. If you need to leave during the movie that’s fine, just let us guide you out. If you know you may need to leave early tell us before you park and we can put you closer to the exit road.
Rubbish
Please help us by putting all your rubbish in the bags provided, or even better, take it with you.
Exiting
When the film is finished always remain where you are until staff guide you out. Please always remember to be careful when exiting and cautious entering the dual carriageway.
Bad weather
As guests you can sit safely inside your car and enjoy the film or entertainment in adverse weather. However, under extreme weather conditions including very bad lightning storms, we may have to turn our equipment off while the weather passes.