Community Supported Visits
We want to invite as many members of the local community to visit the Great Exhibition Road Festival as possible.
We understand that there are challenges around visiting the Festival for many of our local community groups. For that reason we have created Community Supported Visits to the Festival, at no extra cost.
If you are a local community leader based in the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea or Hammersmith and Fulham, we’d love to help you arrange a Community Supported Visit for your group to the next Great Exhibition Road Festival, returning to South Kensington on 7-8 June 2025.
We can arrange for you and your group to have:
- A planned itinerary of the Festival that is based on the needs and interests of your group.
- Light refreshments and snacks on the day.
- Priority access to some pre-booked activities and events for your group.
- Access to a Community Space during the day for you and your group to chill out when needed.
- A volunteer to meet you at the start of your visit and stay with you throughout your time at the Festival, so that you will always have someone close at hand to help.
This film gives you an idea of what to expect:
Your local community group could include families, young people, adults or mixture of different ages and needs.
If you would like to access a Community Supported Visit and wish to discuss this further, then please fill out this form.
FAQs
Who can access a Community Supported Visit?
This offer is for our local community groups or organisations in the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea or Hammersmith and Fulham.
What is a community leader?
A community leader is someone that might work for a local charity or community organisation and is responsible for activities and projects for their community.
What size can my group be?
Your group size can be 7-40 people.
How long will the visit take?
The visit is tailored for your group, so it can be for the entirety of the Festival, across one day of the weekend, or for just a couple of hours. Please be aware that the Festival is big and there is a lot to see – it would be difficult to to do it all in less than 3 hours!
What sort of refreshments are provided?
We provide basic light refreshments and snacks, free from gelatin. We can also provide food based on specific dietary requirements if we are made aware of these in advance.
I have SEND needs in my group – will this visit work for all members of my group?
Absolutely! We tailor the visit to your group's needs, so will discuss this with you in advance and ensure that our provision meets the needs of your group.
Is there a charge for Community Supported Visits?
No, this is a free service.
Can you help me with transportation?
We don’t normally offer transportation to the Festival but if you wish to discuss this further then please email Sevinc Kisacik on [email protected]
Is there a deadline for when I need to book?
We have limited spaces and recommend booking to discuss your visit early to avoid disappointment.
