I've only ever visited MogFests as a day visitor; a "gala dinner and dance" is my idea of purgatory. Judging by comments I've heard and read, I'm not alone. It seems a pity that we're being denied access next year.

I live near Goodwood who are world experts at extracting every last penny out of event attendees, but even they haven't had the cheek to block book all the hotels in the area. I hope this doesn't give them ideas.