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You will not receive a physical ticket the Manchester Wine Festival, all tickets will be sent by email.
- Any tickets purchased before midnight on Sunday 8th November will be sent on Tuesday 10th November.
- Any tickets purchased between 00:01 on Monday 9th November to midnight on Sunday 15th November will be sent on Monday 16th November.
- Any tickets purchased after 00:01 on Monday 16th November, we will have your names on the door.
We ask that you to bring tickets with you to our events either printed, or this can be displayed on a mobile device – if you cannot find this, please check your spam folder or get in touch with us on 03330 148 200 or email customerservices@laithwaites.co.uk
We are unable to resend tickets but will have names on the door for all purchased, you can also bring your order confirmation to show tickets purchased if you would like to.
For our London Wine Festival, tickets for Fine Wine will be swapped for a wristband to give you special access to the Fine Wine room.
The ticket purchasers name will be on the door for all Wine Festival Masterclasses.
Am I able to cancel my ticket(s)?
Tickets are valid only for the
date and time booked. If you are unable to attend the event you have booked,
please contact us immediately. We are unable to cancel and refund any event
tickets.
Please note, for our standard events, if you wish to cancel at least 14 days before the event we will offer you to move your tickets to another event for the value paid or change of date/time (subject to availability). After this time, tickets cannot be cancelled, refunded or changed.
For our Wine and Dinner Evenings, if you wish to cancel at least 28 days before the event we will issue you a credit for the value paid or change of date/time (subject to availability). After this time, tickets cannot be cancelled, refunded or changed.
No-show bookings are non-refundable, and you will not be able to rebook for a different date. To cancel your place at an event or change the date/time please call 03330 148 200 or email customerservices@laithwaites.co.uk. For further details please visit laithwaites.co.uk/eventterms.
The event I want to go to is marked as sold out or has disappeared from the website?
If the tasting is marked as sold out or has disappeared from the website, it is highly likely that we cannot physically accept any more people at the event. Do get in touch with us on 03330 148 200 or email customerservices@laithwaites.co.uk as we might be able to put you on a waiting list.
Can you buy tickets on the door?
Tickets can be bought on the door, subject to availability. Please inform security if you'd like to purchase a ticket and they will show you to Orders & Information.
I don't have an email address, how will I receive my tickets?
We will send these by letter in the post. Please note if you purchase a ticket/s the week of the Festival we cannot guarantee the post and so if you can provide as email address this would be best.
Am I able to buy tickets to an event as a gift?
We can provide a voucher for your gift to be presented, please ensure you fill in the gift message at the basket for this to apply. We will send these to the email address on your account.
One of our group will not be drinking do they still have to pay for a ticket?
We cannot allow anyone into the event that has not bought a ticket.
Will there be food at the Festival?
Fancy something to eat while you’re enjoying your wines? There is food to purchase at all of our Wine Festivals, with wine pairing suggestions to elevate your experience.
No food can be brought into our events - unless under extenuating circumstances or for medical reasons.
Disabled access
All our venues have good disabled access. If you have any queries about access at specific venues, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 03330 148 200 or email customerservices@laithwaites.co.uk and we’ll work with you to make it work for you.
Can I bring under someone under 18 or dogs to the event?
We have a strict no admittance policy to anyone under 18 years old since alcohol is being served, including babes in arms and pushchairs. We reserve the right to ask for photographic identification with proof of age.
We allow assistance dogs only at our indoor events.
Responsible tasting
There are many spittoons placed around the tasting room and we ask you to use them. There are also water stations with copious quantities of mineral water for you to help yourself to. We are keen that everyone enjoys themselves but we encourage everyone to sip splendidly and taste responsibly. For more information, please visit drinkaware.co.uk. We reserve the right to refuse alcohol to anyone who we feel has over-imbibed.
What options do I have if I have purchased tickets for a cancelled event due to COVID-19?
Customers who have purchased tickets to the Wine Festival are entitled to a refund on tickets via the original transaction method.
Do I need to do anything?
No - If you've already received your ticket please dispose.
Photography / Smoking / Dress code
- A professional photographer will be present at our events. The photographs/videos may be used for marketing and promotion in our publications and on our digital channels.
- There is no smoking allowed within the venues.
- Please dress comfortably, we have a cloakroom but please do not bring large bags. No fancy dress is permitted at the Wine Festival.
Purchase and use of a ticket signifies acceptance that:
- Strictly no containers holding wine, beer or spirits can be removed from the premises.
- The venue and organisers shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage within the premises.
- Attendees will be liable for the full commercial cost of any wines or equipment lost or damaged as a result of their individual actions whilst on-site.
I have another question – who can I contact?
Please call 03330 148 200 or email customerservices@laithwaites.co.uk






