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The Gift

Fertility Fest

Parent and baby

Celebrating the gift of parenthood in a specially curated family event for people with children born from donation and surrogacy.

If you are thinking about making a family through donation or surrogacy, come and experience how it feels. Meet the people who have made their families in different ways. If you already are a family made with the gift of donation and surrogacy, celebrate modern families at a party with a difference. Get involved and join the fun at a special picnic in The Pit.

Created by Theatre Director and mum through donation Sarah Esdaile, and Visual Artist and mum through surrogacy Fiona Duffelen in collaboration with the Donor Conception Network and Surrogacy UK.

The artists will be joined by Nina Barnsley, Director of Donor Conception Network, and Helen Greenwood from Surrogacy UK.

Duration: 2 hours

Age guidance: all welcome but activities most suitable for families with children aged 8 and under

Produced in association with Donor Conception Network and Surrogacy UK

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Watch: Fertility Fest 2018 trailer

A look back at the trailer for Fertility Fest 2018, ahead of further announcements about the upcoming 2019 festival.

The Pit

Location
The Pit is located on Level -2 within the main Barbican building and can be accessed via the stairs or lifts on Level G, next to the doors to the Lakeside Terrace. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.