Olympia, probably a silly question!

[Steerpike]

I going to Olympia on Saturday for the evening performance but we are going up early to get some good time in for shopping, I was hoping to take a small rucksack with a packed punch and drink, is that allowed or do security check your bags and only allow you to buy food there? I'm guessing food is expensive like other shows so was hoping to save some by taking a packed lunch!

 

[wingedhorse]

I;ve had no problem doing this in the past! Taken a feast!

 

[LaurenBay]

They will allow food. I have taken a small bottle of wine before!

 

[Steerpike]

Brilliant, thank you!

 

[AFB]

They allow food but I'd check on bag size restrictions - I'm not sure on Olympia but I know other venue's have really tightened up on rucksacks or larger bags

 

[monte1]

We are going up later today yippee ... so excited
I plan to take food and drink in to snack on .. and have never had a problem - have a great time

 

[Steerpike]

It will be a small ruck sack, not one of the massive ones, I would say smaller than some handbags I've seen around!! I can't wait haven't been for over 20years, off to get lots of nibbles later now I know I can!

 

[oldie48]

Have a lovely time!

 

[Steerpike]

Thank you, really looking forward to it!

 

[fairyclare]

They allow food but I'd check on bag size restrictions - I'm not sure on Olympia but I know other venue's have really tightened up on rucksacks or larger bags

No bag size restrictions, they do a bag check but its literally a cursory glance.

We went on Tuesday night.

 

[splashgirl45]

i went last year and we had a picnic, the only problem is you are not supposed to eat once you are in your seat,but other than that it was fine. have a great time...

 

[Dubsie]

We don't take snacks, just drinks, but we do try and get a great breakfast or lunch before we go in from George's cafe, 36 Blyth Road, just round the corner. Extremely good value,and very nice, and you'll often see well known equestrian personalities also enjoying a meal there.

 

[pansymouse]

i went last year and we had a picnic, the only problem is you are not supposed to eat once you are in your seat,but other than that it was fine. have a great time...

I was there yesterday and masses of people were eating in their seats. There were no signs to suggest it wasn't permitted.

 

[Steerpike]

Oh that's a relief, I have been and brought a picnic to take!

 

[splashgirl45]

I was there yesterday and masses of people were eating in their seats. There were no signs to suggest it wasn't permitted.

they must have relaxed a bit, we got told off!! so had to be sneaky , still enjoyed our picnic though....

 

[pansymouse]

they must have relaxed a bit, we got told off!! so had to be sneaky , still enjoyed our picnic though....

We were is different areas in the afternoon and evening and surrounded by people eating both times. You must have been unlucky