Visitor attractions & experiences |
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| Aquarium study |
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We were commissioned by an overseas client to assess the potential of introducing a new adventure style aquarium in to the UK market place.
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| Arun District Council |
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We evaluated the visitor attraction potential and the catering requirements of a new centre on Littlehampton waterfront (The
Littlehampton Experience). This included examining the market projections, development considerations, market testing,
income streams and operating options.
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| Attenborough Visitor Centre |
As part of this study we assessed the feasibility of introducing a free admissions visitor centre at a nature reserve in Nottingham. Our work included carrying out an analysis of the demographic profile of Nottingham and an assessment of the
tourism and visitor attraction sectors to identify the potential target markets. Importantly because of its city location, we
identified potential opportunities which were linked to the conference sector. In addition we bench-marked a number of similar visitor centres and determined the internal use of
space within the centre (retail, conference, education, catering etc). We also developed a five-year trading profile of the centre.
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| Bedgebury Pinetum, Forestry Commission |
We carried out a feasibility study, market assessment and business planning strategy for the outdoor activity centre at Bedgebury Pinetum. Our work was used to help support
a successful Lottery application.
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| Conkers Day Visitor Attraction |
Carried out the market assessment, financial modelling, business planning, planning application and marketing & promotional strategy for Conkers, a £16 million interactive day visitor attraction in the Heart of the National Forest.
Our sister company Planning Solutions Limited manages Conkers, attracting between 220,000 – 250,000 visitors per annum. |
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| Craft Centre Study – Creating the Visitor Experience |
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Carried out research into the craft centre sector (including site visits) in the UK. Our work identified critical elements which lead to
the introduction and operation of a financially sustainable craft centre.
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| Forest Enterprise Tree Top Canopy Walk Experience |
We have examined the potential to introduce a new concept visitor attraction in the UK. The study included a site selection, bench-marking exercise, market assessment of the day visitor attraction and tourism markets in the UK, extensive consultation, financial modelling and development strategy. |
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| Great Central Railway, Loughborough, |
We were commissioned to review and make recommendations on the operation of the Great Central, a leading steam railway visitor
attraction in the Midlands. Our project reviewed the tourism and visitor attraction sectors to identify the key trends; bench-
marked a number of steam railways in the UK to pinpoint future opportunities and examples of best practice; carried out a
business review and developed potential opportunities for the attraction.
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