No post-work slump at St Pancras Campus last week! Our team brought the energy with the building`s first tenant event.
Held in the building`s impressive reception space, the event featured a live DJ, roaming magician and popular prize grabber activation. It was great to see tenants staying to connect and enjoy the event.
We’re now turning our attention to the festive season, plans for Christmas are well underway - watch this space!
@w.relondon @workmanuk
Over the August bank holiday Manchester Fort was buzzing with activity as we delivered our Summer Shop & Win event. Shoppers enjoyed live music, roaming performers, games for all ages and the chance to take home some brilliant prizes.
It was great to see so many people getting involved and enjoying the day.
#Placemaking #activate #bankholidayevent #destinationmarketing #ManchesterFort
In early September, @theportsolent welcomed back their popular 999 Family Fun Day, a celebration of Hampshire’s emergency services and their vital work. Families met police, ambulance and fire crews, explored vintage American police cars, tried out an Air Ambulance simulator, and learnt life-saving skills with SCAS.
Younger visitors also enjoyed face painting and plenty of fun activities. A brilliant turnout and a great day for the community.
#PortSolent #999FamilyDay #Community #EmergencyServices #FamilyDayOut #Activate #Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing
This summer we brought a summer camp to @onestopperrybarr. A week of free, scout-themed activities designed to bring the community together. The mall was transformed into a fun, interactive space for families, with plenty of hands-on things to do.
The response was fantastic, with more than 600 crafts completed across the six days. The marshmallow catapults proved especially popular and kept children of all ages entertained. Visitors also enjoyed taking part in the camp-style trail as they explored the centre.
#Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing #onestopshopping
Free iced coffee and croissant, anyone? 🥐
We recently partnered with Sunday in Brooklyn, one of our on-site occupiers at @stchristophersplace, for a standout activation to support the launch of the Neighbourhood Card.
This initiative was designed to encourage engagement from the local West End community –
and with complimentary iced matcha and beautiful flowers on offer, it was a great success. Even the weather was on our side!
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time. Visit the link below to join the programme and start
enjoying exclusive benefits.
https://shorturl.at/54PgL
#Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing #neighbourhoodcard
Looking back on our summer events, the Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet-Up at @putneyexchange was truly unforgettable!
It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the Pop-Up Garden, the centre full of visitors and social engagement at an all-time high. The feedback from everyone who joined us has been fantastic!
#activate #placemaking #destinationmarketing #putneyexchange
We’re now over halfway through the year, and 2025 has brought some fantastic achievements.
Reflecting on summer to date, we’ve had enlivenment at @islingtonsq, @marshallsmillleeds, @moretownldn_ , @stchristophersplace to name a few! Here is a little snippet of what we’ve been working on, and summer isn’t over yet!
#Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing
We’re proud to announce the launch of the St Christopher’s Place Neighbourhood Card - a
valuable new initiative for the West End community.
With participation from over 20 occupiers, this marks a significant milestone for the estate and reflects the collaboration across the neighbourhood.
To support the launch, we’ve organised a series of activations throughout August to engage visitors, residents, and local workers. These include partnerships with our food and beverage occupiers, offering complimentary iced coffee, iced matcha, and cocktails to those who sign up.
The team have been busy onsite each week but we love it when a plan comes together!
#Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing
#neighbourhoodcard
Placemaking in full bloom at Putney Exchange
At Activate, we love turning everyday spaces into vibrant experiences and this summer the pop-up garden at Putney Exchange Shopping Centre is doing just that.
Designed as both a tranquil space and an event hub, the garden has become a focal point for activity and engagement across the summer, with a mix of centre-led events and stakeholder activity.
🎶 Pop-up opera performances
📖 Author readings & Putney Library storytime
🧀 Waitrose food sampling
🌍 Weekly sustainability workshops
A great example of creative placemaking, bringing partnerships to life and enhancing the visitor experience.
#Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing
Live music at the Piazza! 🎶
A great way for the community to enjoy live music while they shop and dine around @stchristophersplace
To start the Sounds of Summer, a brilliant live music performance from Jimmy B and despite the weather it still brought people together to enjoy some classic hits.
If you`re in London, don`t forget to head over to St Christopher`s Place on selected Thursday and
Saturdays throughout August.
Find out more here – https://shorturl.at/KotGn
#Placemaking #activate #destinationmarketing
This time last week we were eagerly anticipating the arrival of Bluey coming to @templarssquare1 and what a fantastic event it was!
One week on and it was great to see the impact, increased footfall to the centre, boost in digital engagement and post reach up and great feedback from visitors 🙌🏻
#activate #destinationmarketing #placemaking #templarssquare
A different kind of Thursday for the tenants at @bhambp
The Comedy Club brought an afternoon of laughter, standout sets from fantastic comedians, and even a few brave souls on the open mic!
Always great to see spaces brought to life in new and unexpected ways - and this one definitely delivered.
#activate #destinationmarketing #comedyclub #birminghambusinesspark #placemaking
As part of the exciting summer events programme at @putneyexchange we have installed a beautiful pop-up garden in the heart of the centre, complete with real trees and wildflowers. This green space is the perfect backdrop for the weekly programme of eco-friendly activities and workshops.
Not only does the garden provide a relaxing seating area for visitors, it also offers a space for occupiers to host their own events and promotions.
It’s shaping up to be a lovely summer in Putney.
Last Saturday we held an @oasis -themed event at @manchesterfortshoppingpark
Packed with live music and exciting prizes, shoppers were able to enjoy their favourite Oasis anthems from performances during their trip.
Our team were on the ground managing prizes and capturing all the action.
It was a brilliant turn-out and a perfect example of how engaging, relevant events can truly captivate an audience!
#activate #destinationmarketing #manchesterfort #summerevents #Oasis2025
With the @wimbledon finals wrapping up last weekend, we`re looking back on a brilliant few weeks of tennis, tasty street food and the screenings at @islingtonsq with @urbanfoodfest.
Hosting activations around major cultural moments like Wimbledon brings in diverse audiences, boosts midweek footfall and creates a real sense of energy on weekends. Strong PR and stakeholder outreach played a key role in driving visibility and engagement across the local area.
By delivering these events, we continue to position @islingtonsq as a go-to destination for the community.
#IslingtonSquare #Placemaking #DestinationMarketing #activate
To celebrate Pride this month, we had a brilliant time hosting The Pride Globe Grabber for @moretownldn_ !
Tenants took a break from their desks to collect as many gold tickets as possible within 20 seconds. Some serious competition was in the air 🎉 Well done to our star player who collected 26 gold tickets.
#activate #destinationmarketing #moretown #pride2025
