It’s been a busy few weeks for the team, and we’ve loved every minute. From hands-on workshops to community moments, we’ve enjoyed helping create memorable experiences for visitors.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from the Activate team. 🎄
And the Christmas festivities doesn`t stop there...
Last week, we ran Christmas wreath workshops at @manchestercentralpark , @moretownldn , and @aztecwestbusinesspark
It was wonderful to see occupiers taking a break from the working day, getting creative and sharing some festive cheer - the smiles in these photos say it all!
#activate #destinationmarketing #christmasevents #christmasworkshops #wreathworkshop
@manchesterfortshoppingpark hosted their first Christmas event of the season last weekend. The Holiday Hoopsters brought plenty of smiles to the centre. Families and shoppers of all ages loved joining in the pop-up workshops - it was wonderful to see so many trying something new!
The festive celebrations continue with Roller Skating Rocket Elves on Saturday 20th December, 11am–4pm - a perfect opportunity to enjoy some family-friendly fun and get into the Christmas spirit. 🎄
For further details head over to their bio @manchesterfortshoppingpark
#manchesterfort #activate #activateevents #destinationmarketing
The festive season is well underway at @onestopperrybarr 🎅
Each weekend, visitors have been getting into the Christmas spirit with Reindeer Ski School and a host of festive crafts - from decorating baubles and creating reindeer antlers to unleashing their inner artists in painting sessions.
The centre has also been alive with roaming performances, including Anna and Elsa serenading shoppers with live singing (yes, even the grown-ups were singing along!).
And if you’re nearby this Saturday 20th December, don’t miss out - it’s your chance to get a little creative and make some festive cookies. Because let’s be honest, Christmas calories don’t count, right?
#activate #onestopshoppingcentre #perrybar #christmasevents #birmingham #destinationmarketing #activateevents
Hannah and Claudia were onsite for @croxleypark’s Christmas event - complete with a real reindeer, live music, and a Santa & Elf meet-and-greet (yes, for adults too!). 🎅
The food truck carvery was serving up the perfect festive comfort food, with mulled wine and hot chocolate keeping everyone warm. A local school choir added a seasonal charm, and tenants also came together to support local charities.
Of course, we couldn’t resist the photobooth for a few festive snaps🎄📸
A wonderful way to celebrate the season at Croxley Park.
Last week marked the start of the festive season at @bhambp - and not even the rain could dampen the Christmas spirit. 🎄
120 people joined them for their annual wreath-making workshop, as well as live music, a walk-in snow globe with prizes to be won, and a great selection of food stalls.
A fantastic day all round 🎅
What a festive day at @islingtonsquare on Saturday 15th November! 🎄 Families, friends and even their four-legged visitors came together to enjoy a day full of seasonal fun. 🐾
Visitors enjoyed flavours from @urbanfoodfest Christmas market, from vegan Turkish flatbreads to Lebanese wraps and cinnamon buns, alongside live music, face painting, a dog caricaturist and activities for all ages.
It was great to welcome new tenants to Islington Square - @wagworkslondon, @teegolondon, @swyft_home and @nguyenwahedart added extra magic to the celebrations.
The perfect way to start the Christmas season!
#activate #destinationmarketing #islington #islingtonsquare #christmas
Christmas is officially at @stchristophersplace! 🎄
The festive installations are up and ready to delight visitors, office workers and residents. From their very own Christmas tree to a classic Nutcracker to stunning festive icons designed by the talented students of St Vincent’s Primary School.
If you’re passing, don’t miss their very own ‘St Christmas Place’ Mini for the perfect seasonal photo moment!
#christmas #destinationmarketing #activate #stchristophersplace
A festive start to the week for some of the team with a trip to the Manchester Christmas Markets. A great way to kick off the working week, fuelled by great company, hot dogs and loaded fries. Ready to bring that seasonal energy back into our projects!
#activate #workman #placemaking #manchestermarkets #teamouting
We’re excited to introduce Max, our new Account Manager at Activate.
Here’s what he had to say about joining us:
“I’m delighted to have joined the team at Activate, who couldn’t have been more welcoming over my first few weeks. I am particularly excited to work with our fantastic range of retail and leisure destination clients, using my previous place marketing experience, and working in collaboration with colleagues, to deliver exceptional results across digital marketing, events, activations and strategy.”
We’re thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to see the great work ahead!
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
