FAQs
Have questions? Get answers to our frequently asked questions below
Children and babies under two years old do not require a ticket as long as they sit on an accompanying parent or guardian's lap.
There are no standing areas. Whether you choose Grandstand, Royal Grandstand or Ringside seats.
An adult rate ticket is from 15 years old. We do allow 14-year-old children to attend without an accompanying adult.
We open the doors between 30 minutes and 45 minutes before showtime. Please queue with your whole group so you can be seated together.
Thank you for booking in advance. You do not need to print your tickets. As long as we can see the ticket scannable code, it is fine to show your tickets on your smartphone at the big top entrance when you arrive.
Pushchairs and prams are not allowed inside the circus tent due to fire regulations. There is a designated 'Buggy Park' in our foyer tent where they can be left at your own risk. There is always a member of staff in the area as it is near to the cafe.
You can only take in the car seat part of a 'travel system' as long it does not block the aisles or take up a seat. Children and babies under two years old, do not require a ticket as long as they sit on a parent or guardian's lap.
Zippos Circus has always been generous so yes, we do offer promotional discount codes throughout the tour. Check the Zippos Circus Facebook Page to see what's available right now.
We want everyone to be able to afford a trip to the circus so we offer discounted tickets for the First Night Preview show. As all tickets are already reduced, we can't offer further discounts.
As stated on the ticket, this is for adults only and cannot be used for children. We offer discounted tickets for accompanying children when booked at the same time.
Please fill in the requested information and bring the Loyalty Ticket to our on-site Ticket Office where it can be exchanged for tickets upon purchasing a souvenir brochure. These special-rate tickets cannot be booked online.
We cannot reserve tickets so the only way to guarantee entry is to come to the on-site Ticket Office. This is especially important if it is a First Day Preview show as these usually sell out in advance.
If you cannot attend on the date stamped on your ticket, you can book for a different show. This excludes the weekend afternoon shows.
Allow two hours as the show is around 1 hour 50 minutes. We do include a 15-20 minute interval.
If you are disabled, our online booking system has Wheelchair/Non-Wheelchair ticket booking options available for all shows. These include an extra ticket for an assistant. Choose the show you would like to attend at zippos.seetickets.com.
Please see the latest seating plan as we now have a dedicated area for wheelchairs (added in 2024).
Other disabled customers will be given the best seats available upon arrival.
Martin 'Zippo' Burton has taken a childhood fascination with the world of theatre and entertainment and created Britain's favourite circus. Read more about the history of Zippos Circus here.
Over the years, our extraordinary performers, innovative productions and dedication to the time-honoured traditions of the circus have earned us recognition from esteemed industry bodies and delighted audiences alike. See our Awards & Recognition list.
We receive a lot of emails so please be patient. Sending a message to the Zippos Circus Facebook Page will not get a faster response.