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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 about Brand NEW Rainforest Adventure at SEA LIFE London Aquarium
15 facts you didn’t know about the London Eye 22 Feb 2018 The London Eye: nestling incongruously between the traditional old buildings of central London it refuses to discretely become part of the backdrop but towers above the skyline and can be seen for miles, boldly demanding our attention.  Read More about 15 facts you didn’t know about the London Eye
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 about Case Study: Bar Mitzvah at Madame Tussauds
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 about Favourite Christmas Cocktails
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 about The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe
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 about The sound of silence – sshh, it’s a silent disco!
Rhubarb serve dinner in the sky on the London Eye 31 May 2017 Dinner in the Sky Dining 135 metres above the city on the renowned Lastminute.com London Eye is the most exclusive experience to date. This iconic landmark is not only the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel but also a unique setting for intimate events and bespoke dining experiences. At rhubarb we have taken dining to new... Read More about Rhubarb serve dinner in the sky on the London Eye
Events – much like a club sandwich 26 Apr 2017 Parties, events, receptions, soirees: much like a club sandwich aren’t they? Having enjoyed this month’s edition of Conference News, I did pull a wry smile at Rob Davidson’s piece on sideshows, entitling his article ‘The hand of sideshow Rob,’ a clear reference to our yellow friends The Simpsons. He talked about having his hand made... Read More about Events – much like a club sandwich
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 about Resistance is futile – bring on the chocolate!
Case Study: Best of Brexit Promotional Event 14 Mar 2017 Case Study Merlin Events hosted their Best of Brexit event on March 1st to relaunch the Riverside Rooms and the private hospitality on the London Eye.  The Riverside Rooms are located on Southbank and overlook the River Thames. With fantastic views of the London Eye and Big Ben, the rooms have a great backdrop for... Read More about Case Study: Best of Brexit Promotional Event