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Concert Wembley

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woodlands01 · 16/04/2014 10:06

I have 3 tickets for 1D at Wembley arena. Would you go in with two 13 year olds or let three 13 year olds go in on their own?

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usualsuspectt · 16/04/2014 10:16

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Claybury · 16/04/2014 11:06

I would check the age restrictions on the ticket. I can't remember what they are , but personally I would not risk kids being checked and refused entry.

Floralnomad · 16/04/2014 11:15

If they're allowed in on their own I'd let them go and wait outside.

JuniperTisane · 16/04/2014 11:18

Are they seated or standing? I'm not sure under-14s are allowed to stand. I would take them and wait around in a local pub if its ok for them to go in alone.

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 16/04/2014 11:18

the worst thing about Wembley Arena is getting in and out - getting back to the tube station or out of the car park after a concert takes ages and the walk back to the tube can be really crowded and a bit scary.

If you can drop them off/collect them, then they will be fine, but if they're getting public transport I'd probably want to go with them.

I'd probably want to go with them anyway, but then I love a bit of cheesy boy band action!!

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woodlands01 · 16/04/2014 12:03

Thanks everyone, I will be transporting them via a driving/train combination so will be able to hang around - pub&book seems like a good combination! My instinct was it would be OK to send them in together if I was nearby. Tickets are seating so they will be allowed in alone. Daughter will be delighted to take another friend. Unfortunately won't be able to embarrass her by being there!

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PandaNot · 16/04/2014 12:12

Have you checked the details carefully? At the 1D concert we're going to under 16s have to have an adult with them even if they're seated.

JuniperTisane · 16/04/2014 12:50

age restriction info here

Do they look 14?

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woodlands01 · 16/04/2014 17:32

Checking details for Wembley; for reserved seats children 11 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Standing is different but I have seats so girls (aged 13) should be OK. I'll make sure they have ID with them.

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woodlands01 · 16/04/2014 17:40

Just read your info JuniperTisane and got all confused. However I should have said Wembley STADIUM not ARENA.

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JuniperTisane · 17/04/2014 08:17

Ah! Yes that makes a difference

kslatts · 17/04/2014 12:25

I would travel with them and then let them go in on their own

BeckAndCall · 17/04/2014 16:25

Depending on how far away you are, driving all the way in is not a bad option - it's about 1 1/2 hours for us. There are some really easy on the road pick up options to the south of the stadium which are easy for he kids to walk to - we've done it a couple of times.

I once saw 1D - as part of the X factor tour that year. But a couple of other times I've sat outside and waited, like you!

ChampagneCharlotte · 22/04/2014 10:33

I've got a question about 1D concerts as I'm taking 10-year-old DD in June, to Wembley - what time do they usually come on, and how long are they on for? I'm guessing about 2 hours? The doors open early, but as DD is only 10 don't want to be hanging around for hours waiting for the concert to start. Any good tips on going to a huge concert like that with a child? Never done it before!

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