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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 about Destination South Bank

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 about London is open!

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 about The gift that keeps on giving – experiences as gifts

Is there anybody out there? Actors on audiences 25 Oct 2016 Why do people choose to act? Is it for fame, the need to communicate to people or simply a form of escapism? Leonardo di Caprio told the Mirror, “I get to … flush out a lot of demons through my filmmaking experiences – I’ve gotten to play some pretty intense characters lately and, you know,... Read More about Is there anybody out there? Actors on audiences

Guest blog: Food by Dish – Sharing the Festivities this Christmas 13 Oct 2016 For smaller companies or large departments, shared parties can be the ideal way to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues. They allow smaller groups to enjoy the experience of a large scale, high-end party without the need to meet minimum numbers and at a fraction of the budget required to hire the whole venue yourself. For Christmas 2016... Read More about Guest blog: Food by Dish – Sharing the Festivities this Christmas

Rewarding your team 27 Sep 2016 It’s not yet time to bring out the winter wardrobe, and we’re still hanging on to the last remnants of summer, but some things are worth planning and looking forward to – and Christmas is one of them.  As an employer it can be the perfect time to show your team how much you value... Read More about Rewarding your team

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 about Why London Loves LATES

Office Summer Parties 11 Apr 2016 The recent glimpses of sunshine have got us all dreaming of summer and for many of us, office summer parties! But let’s be honest, the images we portray on Instagram from our office outdoor parties are really putting the whole thing in a better light than reality. The pictures we snap are often right at... Read More about Office Summer Parties

Fun Days in the Urban Jungle 18 Mar 2016 Family fun days are a great way to reconnect with your staff and are offered at lots of theme parks and historic castles across the country. We at Merlin Entertainments host family fun day events at all of our theme parks including  Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Chessington World of Adventures and even Warwick Castle!... Read More about Fun Days in the Urban Jungle

Better LATE than never 09 Mar 2016 I recently heard London being referred to as ‘Never Never Land’, and it’s actually not a bad description. Whether you have only just moved to the culture capital or have been here for years, you will most likely agree that London has on offer just about any experience or event you can imagine! In recent... Read More about Better LATE than never