OPEN HOUSE
Open House will return this summer for 8 days of activities and free entry in the heart of Hyde Park!
Dates
Wednesday 10th - Thursday 11th July
Don't miss the beloved Open House essentials including Wimbledon screenings, children’s workshops and theatre, arts and crafts, Street Food Market, pop-up bars, and live music. Full programme here
Age Restrictions
18+ only.
Search
In order to facilitate the security safety and comfort of all patrons, AEG and the site reserves the right in its reasonable discretion to conduct security searches of persons, clothing, bags and all other items on entry and exit and to confiscate items which may cause danger or disruption to the Event with no refunds (please note that we are not responsible for any prohibited items or other items that we deem inappropriate or unsafe that are confiscated).
Large Umbrellas & chairs
For any specific areas of inside the site event which are ticketed or access-controlled (such as an openair cinema) golf umbrellas, parasols and the like, chairs, and seats, or shooting sticks and tables are not permitted for safety reasons.
Food & Drink
Please note only food & drink which is purchased at the event is permitted, with the exception of water in unopened plastic containers of up to 500ml, and baby food where not in glass containers.
Note that no glass or cans are permitted anywhere in the American Express presents BST Hyde Park site at any time. There are a wide variety of licensed bars and catering open throughout the event, as well as free water points. See here for more information on what we offer at BST Hyde Park and see the event maps for where outlets are located.
See here for more information on what we offer at BST Hyde Park and see the event maps for where outlets are located.
Challenge 25
If you are lucky enough to look under 25, we may ask you to prove your age when entering the event or when attempting to buy alcohol as part of our Challenge 25 Alcohol Policy.
Any one of the following is considered an acceptable form of ID:
1. Passport (not a photocopy). Foreign passports are acceptable if in suitable condition and include a photograph.
2. Full or provisional photo card driving license issued by the DVLA.
3. Proof Of Age Card - The card must be part of the PASS scheme and carry their hologram.
If you are under 18 you are committing an offence if you attempt to buy alcohol. Similarly, anyone purchasing alcohol for someone under 18 is committing an offence.
Animals
Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted at any time within any areas of the site which are ticketed or access controlled (such as the open-air cinema). Well-behaved dogs will be permitted outside of these areas.
Cigarettes and smoking
The event license does not permit us to sell cigarettes and there is no re-entry during major ticketed events so please bring what you need for personal use only. Smoking cigarettes (or electronic cigarettes) is not permitted in indoor bars and venues. Please dispose of your cigarette butts responsibly – rubbish from smokers is a major cause of litter in Hyde Park and is damaging to wildlife.
Behaviour
Illegal and unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated and will lead to ejection from the event.
If you have been a victim of such behaviour, or feel unsafe or uncomfortable, we actively encourage you to report this to a member of our specially trained and caring staff at Welfare who will be able to listen to any concerns or issues with discretion and confidentiality.
Alternatively any issues can be emailed through to community@bst-hydepark.com in advance and during the event.
Prohibited Items
In order to facilitate the security, safety and comfort of all patrons, AEG and the site reserves the right in its reasonable discretion to conduct security searches of persons, clothing, bags and all other items on entry and exit, and to confiscate items which may cause danger or disruption to the Event with no refunds (please note that we are not responsible for any prohibited items or other items that we deem inappropriate or unsafe that are confiscated).
- Dangerous or Hazardous items
- Flags, banners and poles
- Glass (of any kind)
- Chinese lanterns
- Fire or fireworks
- Bicycles, skateboards & scooters
- Spray cans
- Air horns, klaxons or similar
- Any other items which we consider to be unsafe or pose risk to public safety
- Air horns, selfie sticks, spray cans, Chinese lanterns, dangerous or hazardous weapons/items, fireworks, flags, gas canisters, hand held communication devices such as radios, radio jammers/scanners and the like; glass (of any kind), high-viz, klaxons and other similar items capable of making loud noise, laser pens, drones, pyrotechnics, racist, xenophobic, political and religious propaganda materials, signs or inappropriate branded items, weapons, explosives, knives or anything that could be adopted for use as a weapon, promotional or commercial objects or materials, mechanical or electronic sound-emitting devices, such as megaphones, scooters, skateboards and bicycles are prohibited, and any other items which we consider to be unsafe or pose a risk to public safety and/or security.
- New psychoactive substances / so-called ‘legal highs’ are strictly forbidden at the event and following the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act on 26 May 2016, could result in penalties for possession or supply. Unauthorised professional photography or filming equipment is strictly prohibited.