FAQ's

3PM sharp on Saturday and 9AM sharp on Sunday – please be aware there are usually queues much earlier than this. Have your ticket and ID (if required) ready to expedite everyone's entrance

Absolutely! Big Penny Social is located in Walthamstow, East London, just a 5-minute walk from Blackhorse Road Station (served by the Victoria Line and London Overground). It’s 25 minutes by tube from Euston or King’s Cross, making it quick and simple to reach from Central London.

There’s also easy access by car via the A406 (North Circular), and multiple bus routes serve the area. While there’s no on-site parking, paid parking is available nearby, including at Walthamstow Central Station, one stop away.

The venue is well-signposted and sits on a prominent corner, so whether you’re walking, riding, or driving—you won’t miss it!

The main entrance to Big Penny Social is located on Priestley Way, just off Blackhorse Lane, in Walthamstow, E17 5QJ. As you approach the venue, you'll see the large red-brick building and signage for Big Penny Social—you can’t miss it!

If you're arriving from Blackhorse Road Station, it's a short 5-minute walk:

Exit the station onto Blackhorse Road

Turn right and walk north along Blackhorse Lane

After about 400 metres, turn left onto Priestley Way

The entrance will be on your right-hand side

There will be event signage and staff to guide you on the day, so just follow the signs and the crowd!

Big Penny Social is fully accessible, with step-free access, accessible toilets, and wide-open indoor spaces. If you have specific access needs, please get in touch ahead of your visit so we can best support you.

While the venue does not have its own parking, there are paid parking facilities nearby, including options at Walthamstow Central Station (one stop away on the Victoria Line) and local street parking.

There is no official age restriction but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. If you’re bringing a child, we need to advise you that there will be casualty, gore and monster effects on display plus partial nudity in the Body Art Zone as the artists create their full body art pieces. If you are happy that this is suitable for the child in question, you’re welcome to bring them along.

The Main Stage is limited to 400 seats, and the Education Stage is limited to 100 seats. They both operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so we advise queueing early! You can not jump the queue to join an acquaintance already on the queue. We also ask that no seats are reserved using bags or coats; you will be asked to move them if this is the case. Please move all the way along the rows of seating, ensuring all seats are filled.
If you arrive at the door to a stage and there are no seats available, we are sorry but we cannot overfill those rooms due to strict Fire Safety and Health & Safety regulations, and you will not be permitted entry. Rude or aggressive behaviour towards the staff and volunteers will not be tolerated.

No, there isn’t a cloakroom for attendees to use, so please plan how to look after all your belongings in advance. The Prosthetics Event will vacate the venue shortly after closing time and will not be able to take care of any lost possessions left behind by attendees.

Yes, you can buy food at the event! Big Penny Social offers a diverse menu that caters to various tastes and dietary preferences.

No, tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final, and no refunds will be given for any reason including due to Covid-related issues. You are, however, entitled to a refund of the face value of tickets purchased if the event is cancelled.