FAQ’S
TICKETS
WHERE DO I BUY A TICKET?
Tickets can be bought in advance via The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival website, which will lead you to our ticket platform called ‘Ticket Source’. Your tickets will be checked at the door and only those with purchased tickets through Ticket Source will be allowed into the designated areas.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TICKET?
All tickets give entry to the festival, where you can browse over 60 stalls filled with goodies! Please note that workshop tickets must be purchased separately. More information including what to expect on the day and how to get to the venue will be sent to you nearer the time of the event, using the email address provided at the time of booking.
DO YOU HAVE CONCESSION RATES?
We sure do! Concession tickets are available for students with a valid student ID card (must be shown on entry) and Senior Citizens. Any students without valid ID will be asked to purchase an adult ticket.
Child and Family tickets are for children 2 – 16 years.
DOES MY BABY NEED A TICKET?
HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE INCLUDED IN A FAMILY TICKET?
A family ticket provides entry for two adults and up to four children (aged 2-16, under 2 year olds are free).
WILL I HAVE TO QUEUE?
There may be a queue at the beginning of the allotted time but the stewards will get everyone through the door as quickly and safely as possible. We have to monitor capacity throughout the venue and whilst we do our best to reduce queues by using staggered entry, you may be required to queue to be allowed into different areas of the festival. If the venue is at full capacity when you arrive then you will need to wait outside, the expected wait time is between 5 – 15 minutes.
CAN I JUST BUY A TICKET ON THE DOOR?
We ask that you purchase tickets in advance so we are able to stagger entry throughout day and minimise congestion. ‘WALK UP + WAIT’ tickets may be available on the day but we cannot guarantee access to the festival if capacity is reached, so we recommend booking in advance via Ticket Source.
WHY DO THE TICKETS HAVE TIME SLOTS?
In order to ensure customer, staff and trader safety, we ask that you purchase tickets in advance so we are able to stagger entry throughout day and minimise congestion. There are ticket timeslots throughout the day: 10am – 12pm / 12pm – 2pm / 2pm – 4pm.
Whilst the arrival times are staggered and timeslots are on tickets, there is no limit on how long you can spend at the event. If you stay longer than your designated timeslot, you do not need to buy an additional ticket.
CAN I HAVE A REFUND IF I DON'T GO?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds if you can’t attend the event.
WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?
You can arrive any time within your time slot (e.g. 10am-12pm ticket holders can arrive any time between 10am and 12pm) but you can stay for as long as you wish!
THE TIME I WANT TO ARRIVE IS SOLD OUT. CAN I STILL COME?
Yes, of course! We’d suggest purchasing a ticket for an alternative time slot though, as whilst we will still have ‘WALK UP + WAIT’ tickets available to buy on the door, priority will be given to pre-booked ticket holders.
We need to monitor numbers within the venue to ensure customer, trader and staff safety. If the event is at capacity when you arrive and you wish to buy a ticket on the door, we will need to operate on a one-in-one-out system. If this occurs, please be prepared to wait outside until there is space inside the event.
WILL I RECEIVE A PHYSICAL TICKET(S)?
You will receive an online booking confirmation email with your tickets attached from Ticket Source. You will need to show your confirmation email at the event, which will be scanned to show how many tickets you have purchased.
I CAN'T FIND MY QR CODE OR CONFORMATION EMAIL
Please search your emails for ‘The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival’ or ‘Ticket Source’ and don’t’ forget to check your Junk folder. If you still can’t find your confirmation email but know it came through, just let the steward know on the day and we will find your booking for you.
I HAVE BOUGHT A WORKSHOP TICKET DO I STILL NEED ADMISSION?
Yes, you will need to purchase an admission ticket to access the whole festival. Workshop tickets are available to purchase in addition to your admission tickets.
WHY IS THERE A TICKET FEE WHEN BOOKING MY TICKETS?
Card processors charge a service fee which is outside of Roundabout’s control.
GETTING HERE
PARKING
If you are travelling using a sat nav then the postcode S8 8BW will bring you on to Chesterfield Road South, DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park is on the left hand side of the road.
There is a car park at DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park that you can use. Please refrain from parking on the street leading to the car park. Please be aware that there is limited parking. There are lots of public transport routes to get to the hotel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield served by frequent bus routes.
The X17 Stagecoach Gold can take you from Barnsley via Meadowhall and Sheffield City Centre to the Chocolate Festival for only £2 single ticket each way
(chesterfield road south/batemoor road stop).
The X17 also runs for Matlock and Chesterfield to the Double Tree by Hilton.
(Chesterfield Road South/Lowedges Road Stop).
The venue is also served by the 24 and 43 local bus routes.
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WHAT KIND OF STALLS WILL THERE BE?
HOW DO I CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICES?
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
WHAT IF IT'S RAINING?
ARE THERE APPROPRIATE FACILITIES FOR A WHEELCHAIR USER?
This event and venue is accessible to wheelchair users. There is a drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance. For more information about the venues accessibility please look at the hotel’s website.
WILL THERE BE TOILET FACILITIES?
CAN MY DOG COME TO THE EVENT?
Unfortunately, DoubleTree at Hilton is not a dog friendly venue. However, Assistance dogs are welcome!
TRADER FAQ’S
HOW TO APPLY
WHAT SIZES ARE THE PITCHES?
Pitch pricing is as follows:
£45 – 3ftx6ft – table space
£55 – 3x3m – gazebo space (you do not have to have a gazebo, but there is space)
Hot food, drinks and alcohol traders, please get in touch with fundraising@roundaboutltd.org
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
The pitch fee covers the space of the pitch within our event. (This fee covers venue hire and advertising costs for the event, meaning more funds are raised for Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homeless charity.) If you require tables and electricity, please see below for these additional costs.
TABLE HIRE
Tables are NOT included in your pitch fee. You are welcome to bring your own or we have limited amount of tables that can be borrowed.
IF I AM ACCEPTED, WILL I BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL FUTURE EVENTS?
We process applications separately for each event, which is why you will need to apply for every event individually. We will have new traders at each event and we need to mix up traders to ensure customers have new stalls to browse. We do try to have a variety of stock types at each event and do not saturate in one particular area, which means that although we obviously love your work, we are unable to accept the same traders for each subsequent event. Every event is carefully curated to ensure a perfect mixture of stalls.
I'VE APPLIED, HOW LONG UNTIL I FIND OUT?
We are a small team at Roundabout working on multiple events, so we will be in touch as soon as we can to let you know whether you have been successful in getting a stall at The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival.
WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY?
Invoices will not be sent out until the new financial year in April 2024 but we welcome applications before this date.
I'VE PAID, WHAT NEXT?
You will receive a confirmation from the Roundabout team once we have received your payment. Trader arrival information will be sent closer to the event and the floor plan of where you will be based in the event will be sent to you.
I'D LIKE TO KNOW MORE BEFORE APPLYING, WHO CAN I SPEAK TO?
The organisers of The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival are here to help! Simply get in touch by emailing them at fundraising@roundaboutltd.org.