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Events as part of the visitor experience

Client: Monmouthshire County Council As part of developing the Visitor Experience Management Plan and Interpretation Plan for Caldicot Castle, we provided future guidance on event planning to engage with new audiences and increase income. Image kindly supplied by...

Event branding

Event branding: working with the operations team we developed the new events brand (The Arena at Waterside) and promotional material to promote evening music events at CONKERS in a 600 seat covered amphitheatre. Find out more about the Arena at Waterside. Contact us...

Events at country parks

As part of a wider Transformational Project we advised on event development across five of the country parks and a National Nature Reserve managed by Hampshire County Council. Image kindly supplied by Hampshire County Council Contact us If you have any questions or...

Feasibility study for a covered amphitheatre

We carried out a feasibility study to introduce a tensile cover over an amphitheatre to support the development of a successful events programme at CONKERS. The introduction of a tensile structure over the amphitheatre has help to: Increase the length of the season we...

Events: increasing income in the shoulder periods

Working with the operations team at CONKERS we carried out an assessment to introduce two firework nights at CONKERS. Building on the success of previous firework events we recognised that there was an opportunity to enhance the overall customer experience and...

Visitor attraction events – income stream

Our sister company has invested and operates a number of visitor attractions. To improve the attendance at events they have invested in providing covered outdoor event spaces to improve wet weather resilience . At CONKERS we have introduced a covered amphitheatre and...

Events Venue Feasibility Study, Hartlepool

Client: Hartlepool Borough Council Planning Solutions Consulting was commissioned by Hartlepool Borough Council to carry out a feasibility study for an events venue as part of a proposed visitor attraction offer.The regeneration of Hartlepool is established as a key...

Events and destination development, Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale of Glamorgan Council commission Planning Solutions Consulting to carry out a feasibility study into assessing the opportunity to introduce supporting infrastructure to host a number of low-impact events at a specific coastal site on the Glamorgan Heritage...

Events Strategy Consultancy – Destination Development

Client: Bridgend County Borough Council Bridgend County has developed a reputation for designing and delivering a programme of innovative and ‘quirky’ events – a key feature of the destination’s brand. It is recognised that the programme of events supports the visitor...

Thanet Destination Events Development

Client: Thanet District Council Destination events planning - The Thanet Coast has a strong heritage and natural coastal environment offer. The Destination Management Plan highlights the importance of local history in place-making and how this ‘shared- story’ can...

Coatham Activity Hub – Demand Assessment and Supporting Feasibility Study

Client: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council We completed a market demand assessment and feasibility study to identify...

Bewl Water, Market Review and Options Appraisal for a reservoir

Client: Markerstudy Group Bewl Water is a leading recreation and activity tourism destination in Kent, which is...

Watersports Centre Options Appraisal and Market Assessment

Working for a Trust, we were commissioned to carry out a watersports centre options appraisal for a quarry site to...

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Castle and fort projects

Steeped in history, the excitement and romanticism of castles and forts attract a wide variety of different visitor...

National Lottery Heritage Fund Business Planning Consultancy Projects

As National Lottery Heritage Fund business planning consultants we specialise in preparing business plans for...

Nature reserve and environmental projects

Planning Solutions Consulting has worked at a number of existing and proposed nature reserve and wildlife projects. We...

Visitor accommodation projects

Holiday accommodation remains the main holiday expenditure item and offering a range of high quality accommodation...

Business Planning: Shaping your future project strategy with robust financial analysis

Working as tourism business planning consultants we assess concepts and ideas for new and existing businesses and we...

Visitor experience planning: Create a unique visitor experience masterplan

Working in multi-disciplinary teams we have developed a number of visitor experience masterplans and masterplans in...

Operational reviews and planning: Develop and implement an end-to-end action plans, from marketing to engage with target audiences, through to all aspects of income generation and resource management

The hands-on operational management experience within our team sets us apart from other consultancies. Our sister...

Sustainable Destination Development Plans and Activity Tourism

Across the UK we have worked on a range of sustainable destination development projects. Projects can be for new...

Coastal tourism and coastal regeneration projects

Coastal towns are facing a number of challenges to maintain or regain the importance of their tourism and visitor...

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