Working with the Tourism and Countryside Services Teams we have assessed the opportunity to introduce new innovative tourism products within four country parks in Hampshire. Our work included carrying out site assessments, a market review, identifying key operational issues and reviewing financial implications.
Countryside Site, East Kent
Working with Kent County Council’s Country
Parks team Planning Solutions Consulting
carried out a market and options review to
identify recreational development
opportunities for an 11 acre countryside site
in East Kent.
EnviroPark - Portsmouth & SE Hampshire Partnership
Working in a multi-disciplinary team PSCL carried out a visitor modelling exercise for an innovative country park style visitor experience, which incorporated a visitor centre, amphitheatre, trails and interpretation. PSCL are also advising on the wider strategic issues and specific operational areas.
Fowlmead Country Park, Kent
We carried out an extensive leisure options review and business appraisal for SEEDA and the Land Restoration Trust to introduce a new country park style leisure destination based on cycling and nature conservation.
Haywood Country Park, Hereford
Working for the South Wye Regeneration Partnership and the County of Herefordshire District Council we carried out a feasibility study for the proposed Haywood Country Park. Our work included carrying out a market assessment, examining case examples, setting out the product mix, carrying out a penetration rate analysis and preparing a financial model.
Pooley Country Park – Operational Review
Operational options review including advising on most appropriate management structure for this country park in the Midlands.
Wat Tyler Country Park
We completed an Audience Development Plan for Wat Tyler Country Park in support of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant application. Our work involved carrying out a market assessment (including primary research), identifying barriers which discouraged visitors and suggesting ways to increase visitor levels.
Working with the Tourism and Countryside Services Teams we have assessed the opportunity to introduce new innovative tourism products within four country parks in Hampshire. Our work included carrying out site assessments, a market review, identifying key operational issues and reviewing financial implications.
Working in a multi-disciplinary team PSCL carried out a visitor modelling exercise for an innovative country park style visitor experience, which incorporated a visitor centre, amphitheatre, trails and interpretation. PSCL are also advising on the wider strategic issues and specific operational areas.