Unless they have huge levels of staffing to manage crowds there's no way to ensure social distancing is followed. As a 3 day event it is not worth running. If the event could have been spread over the month with 6+ shows, that may have been a little more viable.
They should have explored a new event that could be spread throughout November, perhaps a light event (as an extension beyond the Garden Lights Walk). Longleat are offering something I think could have worked well at Towers, and that itself is a replacement for their usual Festival of Light event.
As many have said I think the leaving would be the worst part. Even if they dismissed row by row, like back in the old school assemblies, people would probably ignore it. I know some years we've had people getting really aggy with us pushing past to try and leave. I think the fact that it is in the dark as well make it even more difficult to control the crowds.
I think they should postpone to next summer, I know typically the fireworks are November thing, but an early summer's day with a bit of heat in the air and fireworks sounds like a dream! Maybe I'm just fed up of freezing to death every November!
Alas, I do enjoy fireworks and especially loved last year's super quiet Friday but I think its just too risky.
They can't use fireworks after 8pm.Issue is they'd have to stay open until 9-10pm as it wouldn't be dark enough prior to then for fireworks! There is a reason why they are suited to November
Just like many things merlin has done since they reopened you never know what they will do next. They have already taken a big risk with scarefest with a fortnight lockdown being discussed could jeopardise most plans. It’s just not feasible or financially viable in my opinion for this year, they will keep pushing it until the last minute when they will have no choice but to postpone.
If we make it to half term week with an operational event! Fingers crossed for you.My worry now is people will rebook on Scarefest dates. I'm planning to book by Thursday, and have got to go in half term week, so hopefully there'll still be space/good maze times.