A big male lion with his black mane walking in the grass field savannah, text reads 'Footsteps to Freedom Ball'
  • In Person
  • Footsteps to Freedom Ball 2025

    • Date:
    • Time: 18:30 - 23:30
    • Location: Royal Lancaster London
    • Admission fee: From £185
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    FOOTSTEPS TO FREEDOM BALL

    41 years of action for wild animals

    Following on from the success of 2024’s inaugural Footsteps to Freedom Ball we are delighted to announce that our exclusive, black-tie gala will be returning once again to the Royal Lancaster London on Thursday 20th March 2025. An array of distinguished guests and friends will be in attendance, details will be revealed soon, but these include several well-known and loved eminent public figures, who are also long-term, loyal Born Free Patrons.

    Three ticket types are available to book:

    • Lion (limited availability): £6,000 table of 10
    • Elephant: £2,750 table of 10
    • Giraffe: £185 individual tickets or £1,850 for table of 10 – NOW SOLD OUT

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    Please see the full ticketing information below for full details of what each ticket type includes.

    We will also be holding a silent auction, which anyone can bid on in the lead up to the event, whether you are attending or not.

    The evening will include:
    • A Warm Welcome: A welcome aperitif upon arrival and a warm, personal welcome from Will Travers OBE, the Born Free team and our Patrons, as you and other guests mingle in the beautiful surroundings of The Royal Lancaster
    • Dinner: Three courses of vegetarian or vegan fine dining, including wine, with coffee and petit fours to finish
    • Inspiration & Entertainment: Incredible live performances, inspirational guest speakers, and stories of courage and tenacity make for an unforgettable atmosphere
    • Live Auction: Bid for exclusive items and unrepeatable experiences, with all proceeds going directly to our charity
    • Silent Auction: Discover unique and treasured items that could be yours
    • Dancing: Conclude the night on the dance floor with our live band

    *Please note we will not be printing tickets. PDFs of your tickets will be sent to you when you purchase them online and your names will be added to our guest list.

    Footsteps to Freedom has a minimum age limit of 18, as prescribed by the venue.

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    Footsteps to Freedom captures the very essence of what we strive to achieve at Born Free. Our mission: to keep wildlife in the wild. This event will be more than a treasured memory – it will represent a milestone on our journey of compassion, a journey that never ends.

    Dame Virginia McKenna DBE

    Full ticketing information

    Three types of ticket are available for the event: Lion, Elephant and Giraffe. Lion and Elephant tickets will only be bookable as full tables of 10; Giraffe tickets can be booked as a table of 10, or as individual tickets.

    Please see below for full details of each ticket type.

    • Exclusive front row table
    • Meet and greet with Will Travers OBE and celebrity host
    • Professional photo opportunities with Born Free’s Patrons
    • Born Free goody bag per person
    • Signed Gala programme by Dame Virginia McKenna
    • Upgraded drinks package
    • Can only be booked as a table of 10
    • Welcome reception with drink on arrival
    • 3 course evening meal, coffee/tea and petit fours
    • ½ bottle of wine and water
    • Live entertainment
    • Celebrity host
    • Live auction with auctioneer and Born Free Patron, James Lewis
    • £6,000 for a table of 10

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    • Central table location
    • Born Free Gift
    • Can only be booked as a table of 10
    • Welcome reception with drink on arrival
    • 3 course evening meal, coffee/tea and petit fours
    • ½ bottle of wine and water
    • Live entertainment
    • Celebrity host
    • Live auction with auctioneer and Born Free Patron, James Lewis
    • £2,750 for a table of 10

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    • Can be booked individually or as a table of 10
    • Welcome reception with drink on arrival
    • 3 course evening meal, coffee/tea and petit fours
    • ½ bottle of wine and water
    • Live entertainment
    • Celebrity host
    • Live auction with auctioneer and Born Free Patron, James Lewis
    • £1,850 for a table of 10, or £185 for individual tickets

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    Please use the booking link below to guarantee your place at Footsteps to Freedom 2025.

    When booking, you will be asked to choose your ticket type: Lion, Elephant or Giraffe. Lion and Elephant tickets can only be booked as tables of 10; Giraffe tickets can be booked individually in any quantity.

    After you have selected the tickets you wish to purchase, you will be asked to enter the details of the attendees for every ticket. If you do not yet know which guests will be joining you, please fill out your own name for these tickets so none are left blank.

    You can contact joanne@bornfree.org.uk closer to the time to confirm details of your guests.

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    Watch the highlights of last year's event