SEALIFE London Aquarium Archives - Merlin Venues

Event Industry Update

Nominations galore for Merlin Events this award season 23 Sep 2019 Merlin Events has received incredible recognition so far this awards season by securing a spread of nominations for the shortlist across their portfolio of world-famous venues. This includes recognition by the London Venue Awards and Prestige Magazine’s COOL Venue Awards. Read More

Truly unforgettable office Christmas parties 10 Jul 2019 What are your office Christmas parties like? Let us guess. Turkey dinner, festive pop tunes, someone from accounts dressed up as Father Christmas dolling out the secret Santa gifts? Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying all of that isn’t a great way to celebrate the ‘season to be jolly’, but if you’re not careful,... Read More

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

Price matching is everywhere but will it be the make or break of retailers? 19 Oct 2017 I have always been sceptical of sales promotions but John Lewis’s ‘never knowingly undersold’ has increased sales even if at the cost of profit. However, for large retailers market share is almost as important. I was reading about the latest Tesco promotion over a latte on Sunday morning post falling off a climbing frame playing... Read More

Destination South Bank 19 Sep 2017 Sometimes a period of adjustment can be a tricky thing. After summer weekends dedicated to barbecues, picnics and lounging in parks, it can be a struggle to make the most of weekends in the autumn. But don’t worry – cities come into their own at this time of year, offering all kinds of pleasant distractions.... Read More

The sound of silence – sshh, it’s a silent disco! 21 Aug 2017 It seems that the days of shouting to our mates over booming speakers are being replaced with something altogether more civil. The quietest rage creeping across the dance floors is the silent disco. But what has it got to offer, apart from not being hoarse after a night out? Defined by Wikipedia as “an event... Read More

Case Study – Flexin at SEA LIFE London Aquarium 06 Mar 2017 On Monday 16th January 2017 Merlin Events teamed up with Fat Buddha Yoga (FBY) – London’s original roaming yoga class to make history. Popping up at SEA LIFE London for the capital’s first ever yoga class at the aquarium. Read More

London is open! 01 Mar 2017 We love the Mayor’s new campaign #LondonIsOpen. Have you seen it? It’s a very simple idea but so effective. Last year we began to feel the after effects of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday celebrations as London welcomed a huge amount of visitors from across the globe (a mere 36.1 million), and this year we look... 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

Why London Loves LATES 23 Aug 2016 Vibrant, cultural and full of possibilities, London is a city like no other in the world. When it comes to evening entertainment, both London natives and visitors are spoiled for choice – but despite such an eclectic range of options, late-opening events remain enduringly popular among tourists and residents alike. So what makes Lates so... Read More