<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by skylane:
Two times I have arrived in the past they have kept it open for me. Last time was back in December though.</font>
First, be sure they know in advance you want it kept open. Second, yes you can take your guests but you would have to pay the fee for them-- 20 or 30 pounds or somesuch. each.