Client: Wealden District Council Wine tourism feasibility study - wine continues to be one of the fastest-growing agricultural products in the UK. English wines are enjoying a renaissance at the moment. Annual sales of wine made from grapes grown in England and Wales...
Pleasley Visitor Destination Hub Feasibility Study
Client: Derbyshire County Council Pleasley is located on the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire border and the Destination Hub consists of three main destinations – Hardwick Hall, Pleasley Pit Country Park and Pleasley Vale (including an Outdoor Activity Centre). We were...
A Tourism and Commercial Masterplan for Caerphilly Castle
Working with Arad Research PSC was commissioned by Cadw to prepare a tourism and commercial masterplan and development strategy for Caerphilly Castle, an important historical monument and a Grade I Listed building. Our work focussed on identifying the tourism and...
Preparing the ground – Rebuilding Hastings Castle into a ‘must-see’ attraction
Client: Hastings Borough Council Hastings Borough Council is undertaking a project to transform Hastings Castle into a must-see attraction. This project sits at the heart of the Hastings Town Investment Plan and aims to bolster the borough’s visitor economy offer....
Dalby Forest, visitor experience masterplan
Client: Forestry England Dalby Forest covers over 3,500 hectares and is a leading ‘forest destination’ experience, which has been developed and is managed by Forestry England. Dalby Forest lies on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park (NYMNP) and...
Governance evaluation and location assessment: Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
Client: Tenby Museum and Art Gallery Tenby Museum and Art Gallery is an independent charitable incorporated organisation. Originally established in 1878 by 19th century antiquarians, the museum and art gallery has continued to acquire and invest in materials which...
Economic Feasibility Study Stanley Park Lake, Blackpool
Client: Blackpool Council Stanley Park Lake sits within a 260-acre public park that was designed by Thomas Mawson & Sons in 1922 and built-in 1926. The park is Grade II listed and has been voted by the public as ‘UK’s Best Park’ at the annual Fields in Trust...
Afan Forest Park Visitor Experience Masterplan
Client: Natural Resources Wales Afan Forest Park is recognised as an established destination for mountain biking within the UK. Past investment in the area has developed and strengthened the mountain bike product across the region and investment in family friendly...
Thanet Accommodation Study
Client: Thanet District Council The investment in the cultural and tourism product, for example, the Turner Contemporary Gallery and Dreamland has transformed the visitor offer in Margate. The investment has helped to attract inward investment, raised the profile of...