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Brand NEW Rainforest Adventure at SEA LIFE London Aquarium 05 Apr 2018 Come and meet the Amazon’s famous inhabitants… For many of us, taking a trip to the Amazonian Rainforest is merely a pipe dream. Not only do you need a lot of pennies, but when it comes down to it the thought of wearing leech socks, smothering yourself in stinky mosquito cream and risking Dengue fever... Read More

Case Study: Bar Mitzvah at Madame Tussauds 01 Feb 2018 Rosie Leigh is an Events Manager at Merlin Events London. On event night, she heads up the dedicated team responsible to deliver the evening’s proceedings. Here’s her take on a recent event – a Madame Tussauds Bar Mitzvah. Case Study One of the main challenges of organising a Bar Mitzvah is getting it absolutely perfect... Read More

Favourite Christmas Cocktails 13 Nov 2017 It’s that magical time of the year again! We’re gearing up for the festive season here at Merlin when office Christmas parties start going with a swing, so we thought we’d share with you some of our best loved cocktails that were served (and tasted by us!) at a partnership launch this month for Payne... Read More

The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe 17 Oct 2017 Have you had the Christmas wake up call yet? You feel as if you’re doing well getting to grips with Autumn and those sleepy dark mornings, and then it happens. You realise there’s no putting it off any longer – you’ve got to organise THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY. As Eventbrite acknowledges, office Christmas Parties can... Read More

Resistance is futile – bring on the chocolate! 28 Mar 2017 Seen as an invigorating drink, mood enhancer and aphrodisiac, chocolate is so much more than a naughty treat. The Aztecs thought that cacao seeds were the gift of the God of Wisdom, and a 16th century emperor Montezuma even drank three gallons of chocolate a day to increase his libido! In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors... Read More

The Chinese New Year – something to crow about? 17 Jan 2017 After the fun and frivolity of Christmas and the New Year, January can seem a little drab and dismal. With drizzly cold weather, a tight budget and a punishing health fix (those New Year Resolutions can be killers!), the month seems to go on forever. However hold on in there, spring is around the corner... Read More

The gift that keeps on giving – experiences as gifts 16 Nov 2016 What do you give the person who has everything? Not the classic pair of socks or tie combo – AGAIN!! Gone are the days when we dreamed of a new bicycle for Christmas and let’s face it, most of us are up to the eyeballs in the latest perfume, gadget, and hairstyling product already. What... Read More

Would you prefer a traditional Victorian Christmas? 05 Oct 2016 We might be reluctantly dipping our toes into autumn, but one thing is certain – Christmas is looming around the corner and there’s no escaping it! Now be honest – does that fill you with joy, excitement or a sense of impending doom? Let’s face it, Christmas is really special when you’re a child –... Read More

The side effects of a British summer 21 Sep 2016 The longed-for British summer is slowly drawing to a close. Despite a sluggish start (as those who survived the wettest Glastonbury in 46 years will tell you), it has certainly had its moments. Everyone loves summer don’t they? It’s not just that we crave sunshine to make us happy, our bodies need the Vitamin D... Read More

Turtle Beach launches new headset range in Movies at Madame Tussauds 31 May 2016 Turtle Beach is one of the biggest names in gaming headsets, with a wide range of headsets that appeal to just about every gaming demographic there is. When it came time to launch their new range of licensed Star Wars gaming headsets to key press and retailers, the team at Turtle Beach contacted Merlin Events... Read More

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