Full Details & FAQ
Hosted by The Social Gathering Company Ltd

 

Event Location

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YHA National Forest
48 Bath Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6BD
View on YHA Website

 

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Dates & Times

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Friday 16th Jan – Monday 19th Jan, 2026

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• Check-in: From 5:30 PM on Friday 16th Jan

• Welcome & First Game: 7:30 PM Friday (players must be present)

• Game ends: Sunday 18th Jan, 6:00 PM

• Check-out: By 10:00 AM Monday
   

 

What’s the event?

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Over the course of the weekend as a player, you will take part in the immersive reality game “The Gathering Traitors”. There will also be plenty of opportunities to socialise, play board games, party, and make new friends! 

For those wishing to come along but not take part in the game, you are most welcome as a spectator! You will have the opportunity to do all the above, apart from taking part in the actual game. 

 

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Getting to the Venue

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• Nearest station: Burton-upon-Trent (7.5 miles away)

• Taxis available locally, including accessible vehicles

• Venue is accessible via a level, well-lit road and a tarmac driveway

• Street lighting is present, but some areas may be dim
   

 

Check-in & Arrival

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Do I need ID or a ticket?

 

No, we will have a guest list. No ID or confirmation required.

 

Late Arrivals:

Players must arrive by 7:30 PM Friday to be assigned their roles.
If you're unable to make this, contact us before buying a ticket so we can discuss your situation.
 

 

Check-out Process

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• Strip all bed linen

• Bin all rubbish

• Leave your room as you found it
   

 

Tickets & Payment

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Ticket Types:

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Player Ticket: £175 per person : £165 payable in advance + £10 cash on arrival

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Players will be actively involved in the main game activities throughout the weekend as well as any social activities outside of the main game

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Spectator Ticket: £135 per person

 

Spectators will not take part in the main gameplay but will be invited to spectate most of the main challenges and banishments. They will also be welcome at any social activities outside of the main game. Spectators won’t be able to spectate any of the traitor meetings and there may be other key events where privacy is required

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Payment Details:

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• £165 (players) and £135 (spectators) must be paid by 14th November 2025

• A £50 deposit secures your place; full balance due by 14th Nov

• Buy tickets at: www.thesocialgatheringco.co.uk on 30th September at 7pm

• The option to pay the balance will be available from 30th October

 

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£10 Cash Payment:

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• Players only: Bring £10 cash on arrival (goes into the prize pot)

• Any prize money not won through challenges will be donated to a UK-registered charity chosen by the winning player/s.
   

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Age Limit

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18+ only

 

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Bringing Friends or Partners

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Yes! They must purchase their own ticket (player or spectator). Due to game logistics anyone that you share a room with will NOT be in the same Gathering Traitors game as you. 

 

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Is this event affiliated with any other company?

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No. This event is run solely by The Social Gathering Company Ltd and is not affiliated with any other companies.

 

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Gameplay Overview: The Gathering Traitors

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Inspired by the TV show, this immersive game pits Faithfuls against Traitors:

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• Players are secretly divided into Traitors and Faithfuls

• Traitors know who each other are; Faithfuls do not

• Faithfuls try to uncover and banish the Traitors

• Traitors secretly “murder” Faithfuls between challenges

• The game ends when either all Traitors are gone (Faithfuls win), or any remain (Traitors win)
   

 

Prize Pot for the Winner(s):

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Challenges throughout the weekend will add real cash to the prize pot. Winners take the prize at the end! Prize money will be up to £230 per Gathering Traitors game based on 23 players. 

 

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Concerned About Gameplay or Anxiety?

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• The game can be emotionally intense (lying, deception, accusation)

• Remember: it’s all part of the fun – nothing is personal, it's about connecting you socially to new friends, the game is second to that!

• If you feel this might be too much, we suggest attending as a spectator, where you can enjoy the full social aspect of the weekend without pressure

 

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How Are Roles Assigned?

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• After all bookings are confirmed, you’ll receive a Google Form

• You can express a preference to be a Traitor or Faithful

• Requests are considered, but not guaranteed

• If you opt not to be a Traitor, you won’t be assigned one—but you could still be recruited later in the game
   

 

Gameplay Logistics

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• Two separate games run concurrently

• Max 23 players per game
   

 

What happens if I'm eliminated?

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• Banished or murdered players become spectators

• You can still take part in challenges and watch banishments

 

 

What’s the daily schedule like?

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• Most likely 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday & Sunday

• Expect 3 challenges per day plus banishments/murders

• Evening social events and breaks throughout
   

 

What if I don’t want to get up at 9AM?

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• Early starts are essential to the game timeline if you don’t attend the first game that could impact the overall experience for other players.

• If you can’t commit to this, we recommend joining as a spectator
   

 

Gameplay Etiquette

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• Don’t share your role with other players (except close friends not in your game)

• Don’t discuss the game with active players if you’ve been eliminated

• Once “murdered or banished”, consider yourself “out” and stay silent about gameplay

• Spectators must also respect game secrecy
   

 

Challenges

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• A mix of physical and mental games

• Accessible roles available in every challenge (no one will be excluded)
   

 

How Murders Work

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• Players go to rooms while Traitors meet in a private area

• A chosen victim will receive a letter

• The murder is revealed on the player board

• No peeking, listening, or disrupting gameplay!
   

 

How Banishments Work

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• Group discussion around a table (~20–30 minutes)

• Secret vote via whiteboards

• Person with most votes is banished

• Ties = re-vote between tied players

• Spectators can watch
   

 

Evening Socials

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• Friday: Group quiz challenge + pizza night + games/music

• Saturday: Themed party night to be announced in November

• Sunday: Chill board game night & group social

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PA/Carer Tickets

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Unfortunately, for this event, we aren’t able to provide Personal Assistant or Carer tickets. 

We’ve spent a huge amount of time looking into this and trying to make this work. However, for this event and the way the game play works, there is no way for us to feasibly offer this in a way that would be truly beneficial to those who need it, without impacting the overall experience. 

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What we ARE committed to doing is ensuring we always consider this for every future event we run, and will always do our best to enable this as an option.

 

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Accommodation: Room Details & Allocation

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The venue has 23 en-suite bedrooms, each equipped with a private shower and toilet.

We aim to provide comfortable and fair room allocations for all guests, with specific attention to accessibility needs, group preferences, and room layout limitations. Here's what you need to know:

 

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General Room Information

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• All rooms are en-suite

• All rooms will be shared, with varying occupancy depending on layout

• Room allocations will be confirmed closer to the event, based on the information you provide in a Google Form (released in November)

• Due to the logistics of the game, players who you share a room with WILL NOT be in the same game as you. 

• There can only be a maximum of 2 players per room, regardless of how many people are allocated to that room. Any additional people assigned to larger rooms will be spectators
   

 

In that form, we’ll ask for:

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• Accessibility requirements

• Who you are attending with

• Room sharing preferences
   

While we’ll do our best to accommodate all requests, priority will be given to accessibility and medical needs. Please note that specific room allocations cannot be guaranteed.

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Room Types & Layouts

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Couples / Small Groups (Double + Bunk Rooms) 

 

There are 6 rooms on the first floor (non-accessible) featuring a double bed with a high sleeper bunk above

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Default: Allocated for 2 people. Both must be players, unless:

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• You're a group of 3 friends, with two of you happy to share a double bed, and

• At least one of you is a spectator

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Rooms are offered first come, first served – please specify your preference at the time of booking and include who you’d like to share with

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Ground Floor – Accessible Accommodation

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There are 3 accessible en-suite rooms, each with:

 

A single bunk above a double bed (max occupancy 2 players or if in a group of 3, 2 players + 1 spectator)
 

Door widths: 1 room at 78cm, 2 rooms at 80cm+

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Features include:
 

• Emergency cords

• Vibrating and visible fire alarms

• Accessible bathrooms with grab rails, folding shower chairs

• Right-hand transfer to toilet and shower
   

Additional Ground Floor Rooms:

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• 2 en-suite rooms with 2 sets of bunk beds (sleep up to 4)

• These rooms will be shared and allocated accordingly

 

First Floor – General Accommodation

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Accessible via 19 stairs (4 + 10 + 5 steps), with handrails and seating at the top.

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• 6 en-suite rooms with a double bed + high sleeper bunk

• 10 en-suite rooms with 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeps up to 4)

• 2 en-suite rooms with a double + high sleeper + bunk bed set (sleeps up to 5)

• One of these is reserved for staff; the other is available for guests
   

All rooms will be filled based on occupancy suitability unless otherwise requested.

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Room Sharing Guidelines

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Rooms will typically be single-sex, unless requested otherwise by:
 

• Couples

• Friendship groups wishing to share

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Allocation will be based on room type, availability, and group preferences

 

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Security & Facilities

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• As each of the rooms only has one key, we will keep hold of all keys and all the rooms will be unlocked on arrival. If you and your room mates wish to have access to the key, please speak to Karl, Sham or Nicci at the event. Lost keys will be the responsibility of the whole room and will be charged accordingly. Rooms can still be locked from the inside. Just don’t lock anyone one out!

• No lockers are available

• The hostel has central heating, but no extra duvets are provided — bring one if you get cold easily

 

 

Food & Facilities

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• Friday Night Pizza provided. Dietary requirements specified on the Google Form sent out prior to the event will be catered for as best as possible.

• Weekend is self-catered

• Fully equipped catering kitchen, including 3 fridges, 2 freezers, ovens, hobs, cooking utensils, pots pans, plates etc

• Co-op store 15-min walk away

• Local takeaway options available

• Let us know about severe allergies on the Google form
   

 

Parking

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Free on-site parking ~20 metres from entrance

 

What to Bring

• Towels, toiletries

• Activewear & warm eveningwear (January is cold!)

• Self-catered food & drinks

• £10 cash (players only)

• Board games welcome!
   

 

Medical Info & Emergencies

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• Nearest defibrillator: At Conkers Campsite (right of hostel)

• We will identify in advance if there are any First Aiders attending the event. If that’s you, let us know!

• Medication storage: Let us know in advance if you need refrigeration or safe storage
   

 

Photos & Consent

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• We may take photos or short videos for promotion and as part of gameplay.

• Feel free to take your own photos during social times

• Please avoid spoilers on social media until the event is over
   

 

Charity Prize Rules

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• Winning players may select a UK-registered charity for unclaimed funds

• We reserve the right to deny charities that do not align with our values
   

 

Cancellation Policy

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• All sales are final – no refunds, cancellations, or credits

• Tickets may only be transferred to a future event in the case of exceptional circumstances

• Transfering of Ticket policy. If you wish to sell your ticket, you may do so, however, we ask that you inform us of who you sell your ticket to and that they contact us so that we can gather the relevant details we require to fully include them in the weekend's activities.

 

By purchasing, you agree to these terms

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Abuse & Conduct Policy 

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Zero Tolerance Policy:

We maintain a zero tolerance approach to abuse or harassment. Anyone found violating this policy may be removed from the event immediately without refund and may be banned from future events.

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Reporting Abuse:
If you experience or witness any abusive behavior, please report it immediately to event staff or security. All reports will be taken seriously and handled with discretion.

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If you feel there is any malicious action outside of the spirit of the game Karl, Nicci or Sham will be on hand to support you. 

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By attending, you agree to follow this policy and contribute to a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
 

Drugs & Alcohol Policy

 

We reserve the right to take appropriate action where we see improper use of drugs and alcohol.