Little Black Book 2024
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BUSINESS<br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
WWW.OPENAIRBUSINESS.COM
WELCOME<br />
Welcome to the <strong>2024</strong> edition of<br />
<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Book</strong>. This year we<br />
have opened things up to include<br />
listings from the whole of the<br />
outdoor hospitality sector – venues,<br />
glampsites and events. So, whether<br />
you’re up and running and looking<br />
to expand/improve, at the very<br />
beginning of your journey or from<br />
a different outdoor hospitality sector altogether, make the<br />
<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Book</strong> your next coffee break reading.<br />
Inside you’ll find 22 enlightening real life case studies and<br />
56 very handy spotlights on industry suppliers – all from<br />
companies who have taken the time to share their wares<br />
in print. Having dealt with many of them either through<br />
the magazine or on my own projects, I am confident that<br />
you will be safe hands with great people who work hard to<br />
create profitable solutions for you.<br />
We hope you’ll find your <strong>Little</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Book</strong> a handy tool to<br />
keep on your desk or on you while out and about on site –<br />
we’ve made things ‘pocket sized’ for exactly that reason. So,<br />
have a read, make some friends and do some business!<br />
CONTENTS<br />
ISSUE #4 <strong>2024</strong><br />
4 VENUES<br />
16 GLAMPSITES<br />
34 EVENTS<br />
47 Quick Find<br />
50 Contact Log<br />
WELCOME • CONTENTS<br />
Tally Rix, editor<br />
For more directory action, visit<br />
www.openairbusiness.com/directory<br />
KEY<br />
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES<br />
INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES<br />
STRUCTURES<br />
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Outerspace Group -<br />
www.outerspacegroup.com<br />
PUBLISHERS<br />
Steve Rix - steve@openairbusiness.com<br />
Tally Rix - tally@openairbusiness.com<br />
EDITOR<br />
Tally Rix - tally@openairbusiness.com<br />
ADVERTISING SALES<br />
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marney@openairbusiness.com<br />
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www.openairbusiness.com<br />
BUSINESS<br />
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®<br />
LUXURY<br />
PODS<br />
• British design and manufacturer of bespoke luxury pods.<br />
• Office, accommodation, saunas, bars, sheds and much more.<br />
• Super-strong structural frame – Eco recycled aluminium.<br />
• Patented LOCX system - quick and easy to erect & dismantle.<br />
• Eco friendly, British recycled aluminium.<br />
You provide the inspiration – We supply the structural frame<br />
…from mirror clad tree houses to floating water lodges.<br />
Manufacturers of aluminium<br />
framed structures and<br />
LOCX® connectors<br />
www.LuxuryPods.com<br />
info@LuxuryPods.com<br />
07767 666999
VeNUES<br />
How to Navigate <strong>2024</strong><br />
Charlotte Winship offers her advice on guiding your wedding business<br />
through a rapidly evolving landscape<br />
GETTY IMAGES<br />
Like each new year, <strong>2024</strong> brings uncertainty.<br />
What we can be certain about is that<br />
whatever is happening in the world, people<br />
want to celebrate important life events in<br />
some way or another (legally!).<br />
The wedding industry has always been<br />
exciting; filled with ideas, innovations and<br />
creativity sparked by new generations of<br />
couples and their changing behaviours, trends<br />
and expectations. Sometimes it can feel a bit<br />
overwhelming for venues to keep up with this<br />
constant evolution and it can be a challenge to<br />
continuously stay on our toes ready to pivot,<br />
adjust and adapt.<br />
Let your vision and values lead you<br />
It’s important to stay authentic so start the year<br />
reminding yourselves of your vision and values<br />
and plan your year strategically to ensure that<br />
your goals and actions align with this. Spend<br />
time reviewing what brought you into this<br />
industry and what keeps you here. What do you<br />
love and enjoy most about weddings? What are<br />
your strengths? What type of weddings do you<br />
want to see more of? Who are the people that<br />
you want to work with? How do you, your venue<br />
and the services you offer meet these?<br />
The UK wedding market is not generic. Your<br />
values and your venue are unlikely to appeal to<br />
everyone. Acknowledge this and be very specific<br />
in your marketing and communication strategy<br />
about who you are and who it is that you want<br />
to book your venue. Consider the language<br />
and imagery you are using in your marketing<br />
campaigns. How are you expressing your values<br />
and the unique qualities of your venue? Is your<br />
venue inviting to everyone?<br />
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6VENUES<br />
Make each couple feel valued and special<br />
You’ve shared information about yourself and<br />
your venue that has drawn the couple’s interest<br />
but now it’s time to listen to their requirements<br />
and show that you understand and can meet<br />
their expectations. No couple wants to feel that<br />
they are a commodity in a wedding factory so<br />
how are you going to help them have a unique<br />
wedding day that is very personal to them?<br />
The world is filled with extraordinarily diverse<br />
people and each couple and their guests will<br />
have a unique set of expectations influenced<br />
by their social and ethnic backgrounds, their<br />
gender and sexual orientation, abilities and<br />
disabilities. How inclusive are you? How do<br />
you communicate this so that everyone feels<br />
welcomed at your venue?<br />
Let the robots do the work<br />
In our desire to remain authentic, we are<br />
increasingly reliant on synthetic devices. AI<br />
(artificial intelligence) is being spoken about<br />
everywhere and has already quietly infiltrated<br />
almost every aspect of our lives. This might fill<br />
you with fear (particularly those of you who<br />
remember the Terminator!) but AI does have the<br />
power to do good and help our businesses.<br />
If you have anything to do with marketing<br />
then you will already have experienced AI<br />
working across social media platforms and<br />
search engines helping audiences find content<br />
and capturing data to help us be strategic in our<br />
marketing activity. Staying ahead of the everchanging<br />
algorithms can be a full-time job but<br />
when you get it right it’s a powerful marketing<br />
tool.<br />
AI is also now being used more widely to help<br />
us create content as well as reach audiences with<br />
apps such as ChatGPT writing for us and DeepAI<br />
generating images (I assure you this article was<br />
not written by a bot!). This is particularly useful<br />
if you have the occasional writers block or are<br />
missing an image for Instagram.<br />
The most exciting development in AI is in<br />
helping us with our workflow. As your bookings<br />
increase so too does your workload. Hiring extra<br />
staff to keep on top of administrative tasks may<br />
not be viable. An alternative solution could be<br />
to integrate software that can help automate<br />
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ookings, billing and information gathering;<br />
improving efficiency and communication<br />
between your team and your clients.<br />
Everyone is a content creator<br />
The ongoing development of social media<br />
continues to astound me, particularly our desire<br />
to be part of the content and not just bystanders.<br />
This has created a new phenomenon of Wedding<br />
Content Creators. Professionals who can be<br />
hired to capture the whole day from behind-thescenes<br />
action to those special wedding moments<br />
so that couples can share them with their wider<br />
audience within 24 hours of their wedding day.<br />
They don’t replace the expertise of wedding<br />
photographers and videographers but they can<br />
produce short-form videos and stills specifically<br />
designed for social media content.<br />
This trend could have benefits for wedding<br />
venues by helping to raise their profile and reach<br />
a wider audience without having to take any<br />
direct action themselves. There may be risks<br />
however in not being able to control the content<br />
and how your venue is presented to the wider<br />
world. Good communication and relationships<br />
with your couples is important so you are kept<br />
aware of all their wedding plans and plans to<br />
document it!<br />
Recruitment has been a major challenge for<br />
the wedding and events industry and historically<br />
we have been neglectful of the wellbeing of<br />
our staff. I have (mostly happy) memories from<br />
my twenties and thirties of working endlessly<br />
long days with a few hours’ sleep in between.<br />
Somehow I survived but I recognise that this<br />
lifestyle is not sustainable and work-life balance<br />
is important not only for our physical health but<br />
our mental health too. We need to look after<br />
each other and leave robotic working to AI!<br />
Good communication and<br />
relationships with your couples<br />
is important so you are kept aware of<br />
all their wedding plans and<br />
plans to document it!<br />
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VENUES<br />
Supporting and sustaining one another<br />
This year I am also focusing on sustainability<br />
not only in terms of the environment but<br />
also in how we continue to sustain our<br />
human resources and financial viability of<br />
weddings and events. Money is a significant<br />
driver for all of us. The cost of living is high<br />
and other economic factors are impacting<br />
our businesses and our customers’ budgets<br />
so it is important that we remain vigilant of<br />
costs.<br />
MEET THE EXPERT<br />
Charlotte Winship<br />
Charlotte Winship has over 20 years’ experience transforming good wedding and events venues<br />
into great ones. She is an expert in helping venues reach their ideal customers, maximise sales<br />
opportunities, increase profitability, establish effective teams and streamline venue operations.<br />
07493 350303 / charlotte@charlottewinship.com / www.charlottewinship.com<br />
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8VENUES<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
2CL COMMUNICATIONS<br />
07921 688141<br />
mike.baker@2cl.co.uk<br />
www.2cl.co.uk<br />
Two way radio hire by 2CL Communications provides<br />
radio products, service and support, whether you need to<br />
hire two or 5,000 radios. Ranging from rugged and durable<br />
radios for maintenance teams to sleek and elegant radios<br />
for reception and front of house, we work with clients in<br />
the outdoor hospitality sector to provide the required<br />
functionality in a package that works best for you.<br />
KAYOSPRUCE<br />
01489 581696<br />
info@kayospruce.co.uk<br />
www.kayospruce.com<br />
Enhance your outdoor spaces with Sauleda Acrylic<br />
Canvas from Kayospruce. Renowned for its UV resistance,<br />
vibrant colours, and water repellency, it’s the ultimate<br />
choice for protective solutions. Its high-quality acrylic<br />
fibres ensure longevity and unmatched performance.<br />
Available in a spectrum of shades and finishes, it is perfect<br />
for residential and commercial projects alike. Experience<br />
the durability, beauty, and functionality of Sauleda Acrylic<br />
Canvas today at Kayospruce.<br />
JUST EVENT SERVICES<br />
01276 590325<br />
john@justeventservices.co.uk<br />
www.justeventservices.co.uk<br />
We provide comprehensive traffic and parking plans<br />
along with management for all types of events, small or<br />
big. We also supply security, man guarding and stewards,<br />
employing locals and utilising a core team to guide<br />
and teach. With over 20 years in the event industry, and<br />
seven as an independent supplier, we strive to provide a<br />
high quality, affordable and personal approach offering<br />
solutions for any event.<br />
CORE EVENT STRUCTURES<br />
0845 299 6499<br />
sales@core-eventstructures.com<br />
www.core-eventstructures.com<br />
The CORE 'Wheel-Inn Cellar-in-a-box’ kit is a mobile fully<br />
featured cellar set up that allows you to dispense kegged<br />
beers and ciders whenever and wherever needed – in<br />
minutes! Easily integrated into CORE’s modular bar<br />
solution (pictured), it means you can have a professional<br />
bar set up for any event irrespective of location. The CORE<br />
'Wheel-Inn Cellar-in-a-box’ kit can dispense up to three<br />
different drinks.
CASE STUDY<br />
Stradey Castle<br />
Product: PERFO-AK Anchor Tiles<br />
Supplier: PERFO - S2T Group, 01992 522797<br />
info@perfo.co.uk, www.perfo.co.uk<br />
VENUES<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Wilde Lodge<br />
Product: Bespoke 12m x 14m canvas safari tent<br />
wedding venue<br />
Supplier: Bond Fabrications, 01453 767171<br />
enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
www.bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
Wilde Lodge is a stunning wedding venue in Wales<br />
and the owners wanted a truly unique structure to<br />
fit in a quirky space… a white marquee was not an<br />
option!<br />
It was great to work with Jemma and Kevin, the<br />
solution was a bespoke sized large canvas safari tent<br />
with traditional features yet having the structural<br />
integrity of a permanent installation.<br />
Jemma spoke about the process: “We contacted<br />
Bond and were impressed with their customer<br />
service. They came to visit our site and listened to<br />
our business and ideas. Every time someone walks<br />
into the tent, their reaction is always the same, ‘this<br />
is magical’. The tent is the best asset to grow and<br />
develop as a business. We are absolutely thrilled<br />
with it!”<br />
We love a challenge, and have 35 years of<br />
experience, technical know-how and a skilled team<br />
at Bond. We offer full design and manufacture<br />
services using robust frames and the highest quality<br />
fabrics. As a true British manufacturer, we pride<br />
ourselves on exceptional quality, skilled attention<br />
to detail and a local personal service with ongoing<br />
support.<br />
The family owners of the Grade 1 listed Stradey<br />
Castle had a requirement to significantly<br />
increase parking provision at the property in<br />
order to facilitate expansion of its use as a venue<br />
for weddings and functions, as well as a filming<br />
location.<br />
Access to a grassed area used for marquees<br />
and as an outside space also needed to be<br />
reinforced to prevent damage being caused by<br />
the vehicles of caterers and other suppliers.<br />
Due to the sensitive nature of the location,<br />
tarmac or concrete was not desired. For both<br />
applications, S2T Group’s PERFO-AK Anchor Tile<br />
ground reinforcement system of interlocking,<br />
self-anchoring tiles was selected. The car park<br />
was created on an area of scrubland which was<br />
cleared and levelled, a sub-base prepared at the<br />
PERFO-AK tiles embedded into a layer of fine<br />
crushed stone. Seeded soil was added to the<br />
parking bays so that they would green over to<br />
differentiate them from the manoeuvring areas.<br />
The resulting self-draining, durable car park<br />
blends in with the natural surroundings while<br />
providing parking for approximately 50 cars.<br />
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VENUES<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
CORE LIGHTING<br />
01452 812597<br />
sales@corelighting.co.uk<br />
www.corelighting.co.uk<br />
Battery powered uplighting, tree lighting, floodlight,<br />
pathway and festoon lighting for outdoor and indoor<br />
events. Uniquely designed and manufactured by us in the<br />
UK; we design with very high power coloured and white<br />
LEDs with wireless control systems or phone app control.<br />
Solar recharging available on some products for semipermanent<br />
or temporary installations. Purchase or rental<br />
options available.<br />
MARQUEE FLOORS<br />
01787 372988<br />
info@marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
www.marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
Market leaders for the marquee industry with high quality<br />
traditional matting for use in marquees, party tents and<br />
indoor/outdoor exhibitions and functions. From Dandy<br />
Dura – the market leading polypropylene matting for<br />
marquee flooring in the UK – through to Dandy Coco,<br />
Dandy Weave and some essential glamping and sundry<br />
products to ensure your event or structure has the perfect<br />
finishing touch.<br />
MATTRESSMAN<br />
0800 567 7625<br />
tradesales@mattressman.co.uk<br />
www.mattressman.co.uk<br />
Here at Mattressman, our extensive trade range features<br />
mattresses for every sleeper. Whether it’s a premium<br />
sleeping solution for a glamping trip or to ensure the best<br />
night’s sleep possible for your hotel guests or any other<br />
establishment, our extensive collection includes various<br />
price points, compositions, and tensions.<br />
NATSOL<br />
01686 412653<br />
info@natsol.co.uk<br />
www.natsol.co.uk<br />
We are market leaders in the world of permanently<br />
installed waterless toilets. We are best known for our<br />
high quality, odour free composting toilets but we also<br />
design and supply other types of waterless toilets for very<br />
busy sites such as national parks and visitor centres. We<br />
always ensure that the solution offered is the best one for<br />
your site.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Shaun The<br />
Sheep Land<br />
Product: Double shepherd hut<br />
Supplier: Regency Shepherd Huts, 07807 072080,<br />
info@regencyshepherdhuts.co.uk<br />
www.regencyshepherdhuts.co.uk<br />
VENUES<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Wasdale Lakehead<br />
Product: NatSol Zero Discharge Toilets<br />
Supplier: NatSol, 01686 412653<br />
info@natsol.co.uk, www.natsol.co.uk<br />
In 2018 the National Trust asked NatSol to design<br />
and supply waterless Zero Discharge toilets for a site<br />
at the head of Wast Water, Cumbria. This is a very<br />
busy site for walkers who head up the fells. There<br />
is also a campsite there, but concerns had been<br />
raised about the existing flush toilet provision and<br />
the risk of polluting England’s cleanest lake. The<br />
technology installed to clean the discharge had not<br />
been reliable.<br />
NatSol worked with the trust and with Crosby<br />
Granger Architects who designed the building. The<br />
project opened to the public in July 2020 and the<br />
toilets are functioning as designed.<br />
NatSol originally developed the Zero Discharge<br />
model for The Royal Parks. New toilets were needed<br />
for a site in the Isabella Plantation, Richmond<br />
Park, London. These Zero Discharge toilets are<br />
pumped out by vacuum sludge tanker after<br />
around 6,000 uses per toilet. There are now such<br />
toilets in Wasdale along with several urinals. The<br />
interconnected tanks collectively contain waste<br />
from over 50,000 uses.<br />
NatSol designed the ventilation system that<br />
makes the cubicles completely odour-free under<br />
normal operation. The toilet pedestals are stainless<br />
steel with Corian tops and are coated internally with<br />
PTFE (Teflon). Maintenance is minimal.<br />
Skänes Djurpark is a zoological park near Malmo,<br />
Sweden, and home to Shaun The Sheep Land,<br />
a themed venue where families can meet the<br />
characters from the famous Aardman Studios<br />
animated series ‘Shaun The Sheep.’<br />
Regency Shepherd Huts built and delivered<br />
a huge double shepherd hut which was the first<br />
to land on Skånes’ new luxury glamping section<br />
of the park. The remit of the double shepherd<br />
hut was to be sumptuous, spacious, bright and<br />
colourful and to appeal to children of all ages.<br />
The exterior is clad in ‘ocean blue’ corrugated tin<br />
with a curved black roof.<br />
The interior has three bedrooms and sleeps<br />
seven people. It contains a kitchen, dining area<br />
and bathroom. However the standout feature is<br />
the high-end kid’s bunk bed.<br />
You’ll find a plethora of blues, yellows and reds<br />
throughout the hut, which create a wonderfully<br />
colourful, modern theme. Also on display are<br />
traditional Victorian quirks which are all in<br />
keeping with the original Shaun the Sheep TV<br />
programme.<br />
Håkon Lund, owner/director of the park, was<br />
extremely complimentary of the high quality<br />
workmanship and fine attention to detail in the<br />
double hut.<br />
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VENUES<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
PERFO GROUND REINFORCEMENT<br />
01992 522797<br />
info@perfo.co.uk<br />
www.perfo.co.uk<br />
The PERFO system of interlocking PE tiles provides a<br />
durable solution for permeable parking, access tracks,<br />
pathways and hardstandings. The tiles can be easily<br />
embedded directly into existing grass, greening over in<br />
a short time, or can be installed into a bedding layer of<br />
crushed stone with or without a sub-base. Seeded soil can<br />
be mixed with the stone for a natural, green appearance.<br />
ALTERNATIVE STRETCH TENTS<br />
01920 830256<br />
info@alternative-stretch.co.uk<br />
www.alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk<br />
Alternative Stretch Tents provides sleek curves to any<br />
event and venue across the UK. Whether it’s a 6x10m<br />
patio tent or a 15x64m festival tent, Alternative Stretch<br />
Tents can usually find a solution within their 7000+ sqm of<br />
premium hire stock. Contact them today for a chat about<br />
your next project.<br />
BOND FABRICATIONS<br />
01453 767171<br />
enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
www.bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
All BOND’s structures are made in the UK of the highest<br />
quality using structural engineers where necessary. It<br />
only makes to order, offering a personalised, client-led<br />
design service and using only high performance outdoor<br />
technical fabrics and a variety of frame types.<br />
The team is proud of its reputation in the industry, thriving<br />
on long-lasting relationships with clients – they also enjoy<br />
a challenge!<br />
DYESTER<br />
0330 0272104<br />
info@dyester.com<br />
www.dyester.com<br />
Dyester.com offers a wide range of event spaces for<br />
various occasions, such as corporate events, weddings<br />
and social gatherings. From outdoor domes and yurts<br />
to modular bathrooms and kitchens, its event spaces<br />
are designed to create an unforgettable experience for<br />
attendees.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Various<br />
Manufacturers<br />
Product: Fabric cutting table<br />
Supplier: Kayospruce, 01489 581696<br />
info@kayospruce.co.uk<br />
www.kayospruce.com<br />
VENUES<br />
In the competitive world of structures and upholstery<br />
manufacturing, precision, speed, and efficiency<br />
are paramount. Our collaboration with a leading<br />
structures manufacturer highlights how the<br />
Kayospruce Cutting Table can be a game-changer.<br />
This client, a prominent player in the industry,<br />
faced challenges with traditional cutting methods.<br />
Irregular patterns, material wastage, and<br />
time-consuming processes were hurting their<br />
competitiveness.<br />
Our Kayospruce Cutting Table, with three cutting<br />
modes – rotary, knife, and laser – addresses these<br />
challenges. An 8m automated conveyor cutting<br />
machine offers laser, pizza wheel, and oscillating<br />
blade options, reducing waste and enhancing<br />
precision.<br />
Since adopting this system, our client has boosted<br />
capacity and output while reducing waste. Plus, it<br />
can handle fabrics up to 3m wide.<br />
This advanced cutting table's integration<br />
of 2D patterns with a camera has transformed<br />
manufacturing. Its precision, versatility and<br />
efficiency make it an indispensable tool for<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Cotswold<br />
Wedding<br />
Product: Battery up lighting (three types), battery<br />
festoon and battery table lighting<br />
Supplier: CORE Lighting, 01452 812597<br />
sales@corelighting.co.uk<br />
www.corelighting.co.uk<br />
When done well, lighting can strengthen any<br />
event’s theme and bring a venue to life. CORE<br />
Lighting has spent 14 years developing the perfect<br />
range of battery powered lighting products to help<br />
you do just that quickly and easily without messy<br />
cables or generators!<br />
For Emma and Matt’s Cotswold wedding CORE’s<br />
battery powered festoon lights were used around<br />
garden arches and the edges of the tipi marquee to<br />
provide mood lighting which also illuminated the<br />
interior of the tent. Viewed from the outside, this<br />
gave off a magical glow.<br />
ColourPoint and ColourPoint Mini uplighters,<br />
with colour settings to match the event’s theme,<br />
were used at the base of large trees to create a<br />
breathtaking atmosphere with layers of lighting to<br />
highlight the beauty of the majestic trees. The new<br />
compact uplighters, developed for the 2022 Green<br />
Space Dark Skies project, were used for smaller<br />
trees and impressive architectural features.<br />
Inside the marquee, CORE Lighting’s TablePoints<br />
lit interesting and charming lamps using an<br />
innovative adaptor that allows them to be used<br />
anywhere without cables.<br />
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VENUES<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
LUXURY PODS<br />
07767 666999<br />
info@luxurypods.com<br />
www.luxurypods.com<br />
Create your own structure for events, bespoke bar,<br />
pod, shower, etc. You tell us the shape and size, we<br />
design and create the super strong structural frame<br />
using our aluminium LOCX system which can be clad<br />
using composite panels, timber, ply, canvas, etc. Easy to<br />
assemble and disassemble, maintenance free, flatpack<br />
and lightweight for ease of transportation and storage.<br />
RED KITE YURTS<br />
07708 302808<br />
paul@redkiteyurts.com<br />
www.redkiteyurts.com<br />
Red Kite Yurts is a small family run business handcrafting<br />
Central Asian Nomadic trellised felted tents in Scotland to<br />
2,000 year old ancient traditions. Our yurts are available<br />
to hire for weddings and events and camping, festival<br />
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07807 072080<br />
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www.regencyshepherdhuts.co.uk<br />
Regency Shepherd Huts offers a fully bespoke service,<br />
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different in terms of size, style, content and colours. The<br />
materials we use and the finishing detail is at the higher<br />
end of the market.<br />
Inside a Regency hut you will find handmade kitchens,<br />
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mail@timberintent.co.uk<br />
www.timberintent.co.uk<br />
Eco-friendlier tents and canopies, standard, bespoke,<br />
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centres, hotels, restaurants, festivals and events.<br />
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Industry in <strong>2024</strong><br />
The future looks green, healthy, and captured on camera<br />
according to The Canopy & Stars Glamping Market<br />
Report <strong>2024</strong><br />
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Canopy & Stars, the leading provider of unique and<br />
sustainable outdoor accommodation in the UK, has<br />
released its latest glamping market report. The<br />
Canopy & Stars Glamping Market Report <strong>2024</strong> is a<br />
must read for any would-be glampsite owner, backyard<br />
builder or treehouse dreamer.<br />
The in-depth report looks at how a sector, once<br />
thought of as a passing fad, has come through a<br />
pandemic and economic downturn looking more robust<br />
than ever. Glamping’s entry into the mainstream and<br />
evolution in line with both socio-economic and wellness<br />
trends leaves glamping perfectly positioned to thrive in the<br />
new world of more conscious social media driven travel.<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
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KEY FINDINGS<br />
Gen Z, video and authenticity<br />
Glamping has a fortunate position, appealing not<br />
only to those seeking tranquillity and connection<br />
to nature but also to a demographic searching for<br />
visually appealing experiences for social media,<br />
particularly on TikTok, where Canopy & Stars has<br />
seen significant growth in the last 12 months.<br />
This, coupled with a notable increase in site traffic<br />
from 18–24 year olds, underscores the importance<br />
for glamping companies to adapt product and<br />
strategies to cater to the younger generation's<br />
motivations and preferences.<br />
Continued demand, the high-low, and<br />
making a stand<br />
The good news is that, even with economic<br />
uncertainty, demand for glamping holidays<br />
continues to rise. While the market has settled<br />
after the Covid boom, Canopy & Stars reports<br />
seeing 2022 levels maintained into 2023 and<br />
forecasting for <strong>2024</strong> remains strong. Nightly rates<br />
take focus from length of stay, group bookings see<br />
Saba's Hut<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
Hansel Cabin<br />
Data shows that places<br />
with character and flair not<br />
only attract more guests but also<br />
generate higher revenues<br />
and occupancy rates<br />
appetite for nature-focused escapes. Despite new<br />
short-term let regulations in the UK, the industry<br />
anticipates positive impacts, weeding out weaker<br />
offerings and enhancing quality.<br />
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a rise, and booking trends show guests are either<br />
looking for a stand-out stay and are willing to pay<br />
premium rates for it, or a more ‘budget’ option<br />
that still provides connection to nature. It’s not<br />
important which category a place sits in, only that<br />
it provides the best experience possible within the<br />
one it chooses.<br />
Quality, growth areas and the impact<br />
of regulations<br />
The glamping industry is shifting toward quality<br />
over quantity, with a broader geographical<br />
spread. While the south has been the heartland,<br />
other regions, particularly Ireland and northern<br />
England, are catching up, driven by a growing<br />
Building for character and comfort<br />
In <strong>2024</strong>, the key to success lies in breaking the<br />
mould and prioritising character and comfort.<br />
While the post-Covid rush led to a surge in<br />
available listings, going forward the focus should<br />
be on quality over quantity. Data shows that<br />
places with character and flair not only attract<br />
more guests but also generate higher revenues<br />
and occupancy rates. With a growing preference<br />
for permanent, year-round structures (cabins and<br />
treehouses still lead), imaginative and bespoke<br />
designs are crucial for success.<br />
Nature becomes wellness<br />
Wellness has become a major driver in travel,<br />
making a seamless connection with glamping.<br />
In 2023, it is the top travel motivator for 38% of<br />
British adults, according to YouGov. With the<br />
wellness tourism sector expected to grow by<br />
nearly a quarter by 2025, the relationship between<br />
wellness and travel is gaining strength. Meeting<br />
wellness demands involves not just facilities, like<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
the increasingly popular saunas and hot tubs,<br />
but also offering on-site or nearby experiences,<br />
where nature is central to the wellness such as<br />
wild swimming, outdoor yoga, nature-based<br />
therapy sessions or woodland walks.<br />
Green means go<br />
Sustainability must be a key focus, driven<br />
by a rising environmental consciousness.<br />
Travel and tourism accounted for 8.1% of<br />
global greenhouse gas emissions in 2022<br />
and Mintel reports 75% of UK travellers<br />
planned to minimise their environmental<br />
impact in 2023. Consumers seek transparent<br />
sustainability efforts from brands, emphasising<br />
long-term projects with measurable targets.<br />
Mere offsetting is insufficient. Sustainability<br />
efforts should extend to financial incentives,<br />
off-season travel, and clear labelling,<br />
educating and informing greener choices and<br />
encouraging continuous improvement.<br />
Ffynone Bach<br />
Travel and tourism accounted for<br />
8.1% of global greenhouse gas<br />
emissions in 2022 and Mintel reports 75%<br />
of UK travellers planned to minimise<br />
their environmental impact in 2023<br />
MORE INFO<br />
Canopy & Stars<br />
Canopy & Stars has over a decade of experience in helping owners to build, develop and make<br />
their spaces a success. Its collection of inspiring places to stay in the great outdoors connects<br />
independent owners to guests in search of a life more wild.<br />
The full report can be found at www.canopyandstars.co.uk/market-report<br />
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CANOPY & STARS<br />
0117 204 7830<br />
ideas@canopyandstars.co.uk<br />
www.canopyandstars.co.uk<br />
Canopy & Stars, in partnership with Crown & Canopy, is<br />
the UK’s leading and longest-running glamping marketing<br />
and consultancy agent, transforming ideas into thriving<br />
businesses. We guide you through every stage from<br />
viability studies, planning, design, and construction<br />
through to selling your space. We have developed a<br />
deep understanding of guest wants and needs and offer<br />
expertise while ensuring your vision takes centre stage.<br />
OUTDORE<br />
0191 821 0514<br />
info@outdore.co.uk<br />
www.outdore.co.uk<br />
To maximise the return on your glamping investment,<br />
you need bookings rolling in. Preferably commission free<br />
ones, direct from your own website. Outdore is a fantastic<br />
new and affordable one-stop solution to market your<br />
business. Our platform provides a free website, with an<br />
integrated booking engine, plus automated payments<br />
and guest messaging. And the best bit? It’s free to use!<br />
PLANNING MEDIATION<br />
07935 509132<br />
contact@planningmediation.co.uk<br />
www.planningmediation.co.uk<br />
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record of assisting over 200 glampsites since 2018, Ben<br />
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guide you with a cost-effective feasibility study. Ensure<br />
your concept stands strong against the planning system,<br />
contact Ben today for expert insights tailored to your<br />
glamping business aspirations.<br />
PORTMAN FINANCE GROUP<br />
01604 761276<br />
info@portmanfinancegroup.co.uk<br />
www.portmanfinancegroup.co.uk<br />
Portman is a specialist business-to-business lender and<br />
broker, having sourced over £1bn in funding for small<br />
businesses since 2007. We help SMEs get the funding they<br />
need to cover cashflow, spread the cost of new facilities,<br />
equipment or vehicles, and kick-off projects. A dedicated<br />
account manager will guide you through the process and<br />
do the admin for you.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Coalbunker<br />
Product: SIPs build kits<br />
Supplier: Outerspace Group<br />
01978 532930<br />
hello@outerspacegroup.com<br />
www.outerspacegroup.com<br />
GLAMPING<br />
Outerspace manufactures structural insulated<br />
panel (SIPs) building kits with sustainable<br />
materials to trade customers all around the UK.<br />
Kits are designed to produce minimal waste using<br />
sustainable materials. No need for multiple material<br />
deliveries – Outerspace sources everything for the outer<br />
structure, conveniently delivering the whole kit in a single delivery, minimising carbon footprint. Build<br />
times are significantly faster than timber frame buildings saving significant labour costs.<br />
One trade client, Coalbunker, confirms the above. Having met at the Glamping Show in 2021,<br />
Outerspace saw the company’s show building and they started talking further. 12 months later the same<br />
building was at the 2022 glamping show but with one difference – it was built with SIPs. Here’s what<br />
Coal Bunker’s commercial manager Chris Davies said of the kits: “SIPs have enabled us to significantly<br />
increase our manufacturing capacity. We site build glamping pods all across the UK and the team at<br />
Outerspace has helped us to expand and keep up with increased customer demand.”<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Bracken<br />
Treehouse<br />
Service: Consultancy and booking agent<br />
Supplier: Canopy & Stars, 0117 204 7830<br />
ideas@canopyandstars.co.uk<br />
www.canopyandstars.co.uk<br />
Canopy & Stars consultancy team, alongside<br />
Crown & Canopy, worked with Bracken<br />
Treehouse from when they had only trees to<br />
the launch of their beautiful space.<br />
Beginning with a viability assessment and<br />
planning support, the team offered ongoing<br />
informal advice while owner Nick’s vision took shape in the build. When the space was ready, he turned to<br />
Canopy & Stars for pricing advice and the successful launch on Canopy & Stars’ marketing platform.<br />
Bracken Treehouse launched in 2022, and has since achieved an average nightly rate of £194 and 78%<br />
occupancy.<br />
“We felt it would be good to get a second opinion from someone who knew the industry inside and<br />
out – just to make sure we were on the right track... and what changes would make our treehouse more<br />
attractive to guests,” says Nick.<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
UNIQUE HIDEAWAYS<br />
01736 230140<br />
hello@uniquehideaways.com<br />
www.uniquehideaways.com<br />
With over 16 years’ experience in the glamping<br />
industry, we are a specialist marketing agency for<br />
luxury glamping accommodation. We provide free<br />
consultancy, helping you from field to finish and<br />
beyond; it’s all part of our unbeatable service. Our<br />
portfolio of hidden havens is ever growing, reflecting<br />
our work to ensure each hideaway is marketed to the<br />
highest standards.<br />
DECKING (NI)<br />
028 8774 1199<br />
sales@deckingnigroup.co.uk<br />
www.deckingni.co.uk<br />
Decking (NI) provides low maintenance, long life<br />
decking and landscaping systems to the leisure and<br />
hospitality industries in the UK and Ireland.<br />
Over the past 20 years we have supplied 1,000s of<br />
projects with low-maintenance decking kits and<br />
landscaping products. We would be glad to discuss<br />
your project – no obligation. We offer our expertise and<br />
advice on design, material options and costings.<br />
EKOL STOVES<br />
01929 555211<br />
enquiries@defrastoves.com<br />
www.defrastoves.com<br />
The ‘Apple Pie’ by Ekol. Whether it’s for a yurt, glamping<br />
pod or shepherds hut, the Apple Pie can be adapted and<br />
customised to suit. With its low distance to combustibles,<br />
its ideal for small spaces.<br />
With its modular design, and multiple cooking options<br />
including cook plate, baking oven, pan supports, and<br />
griddle plate, it’s the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of small stoves.<br />
FUJI CLEAN<br />
07500 626463<br />
info@fujiclean.co.uk<br />
www.fujiclean.co.uk<br />
FujiClean’s popular sewage treatment system is now<br />
available in the UK. Very small, low odours, quiet<br />
operation, discrete, low profile lids, outstanding effluent<br />
quality and infrequent tankering requirement. Using<br />
35W they can even run on a small solar unit. All perfect<br />
for keeping sewage out of sight and out of mind on your<br />
glamping site, campsite or holiday let.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Wild Carrot<br />
Product: Incineration toilets<br />
Supplier: LeeSan, 01295 770000, info@leesan.com<br />
www.leesan.com<br />
GLAMPING<br />
With the ever-growing demand for interesting<br />
and eco-friendly leisure experiences, comes the<br />
requirement for an appropriate toilet system.<br />
Based in the grounds of the historic Chavenage<br />
House Estate in Gloucestershire, Wild Carrot features<br />
a selection of glamping structures and is a perfect<br />
example. The owners concentrated on ensuring that<br />
everything, from concept to customer experience,<br />
is focused on ecology. Of course, this must include<br />
appropriate toilets and waste disposal facilities.<br />
While searching for a solution they discovered<br />
LeeSan, the UK distributor for the Cinderella range of<br />
incineration toilets. After consultation, the decision<br />
was made to install Cinderella Comfort units. These<br />
provide practical, waterless, waste disposal using a<br />
well proven technology which has been in operation<br />
for over 25 years.<br />
When operated the unit automatically processes<br />
(incinerates) the waste, leaving only a tiny amount<br />
of inert ash which, after numerous cycles, can be<br />
disposed of by simply tipping away outside. In this<br />
instance, mains electricity was selected as the power<br />
source. Bottled gas versions are available.<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Forest Holidays<br />
Product: Hydro Heater portable rapid<br />
water heater<br />
Supplier: Hydro Heater, 020 3457 0343<br />
info@hydro-heater.co.uk<br />
www.hydro-heater.co.uk<br />
Outdoor hospitality operators will be well<br />
aware of the operational challenges that come<br />
with providing hot tubs for their guests.<br />
Forest Holidays, a certified B Corporation,<br />
are the UK’s largest operator of hot tubs. Their<br />
site at Keldy, North Yorkshire is one of 13 in the<br />
UK with a choice of 67 cabins nestled in the<br />
forest, all of which feature their own private hot<br />
tub for guests to enjoy.<br />
Having taken delivery of a fleet of 10<br />
portable Hydro Heaters, it is now possible to<br />
guarantee guests that their hot tub will be hot<br />
and ready for them to use on arrival.<br />
The typical one hour heat up time has<br />
transformed operations for the team on site,<br />
who can now fill and reheat their hot tubs<br />
within a very short time window.<br />
The Hydro Heater’s 60kW output, and<br />
operating costs from 5.5p per kW means<br />
substantial savings in time and energy costs<br />
to the tune of tens of thousands of pounds<br />
per year on each of the parks, along with a<br />
significant uptick in customer satisfaction.<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
FUTURENERGY<br />
01789 450280<br />
sales@futurenergy.co.uk<br />
www.futurenergy.co.uk<br />
Futurenergy designs, manufactures and supplies the<br />
AirForce range of horizontal micro and small wind<br />
turbines. The Airforce1 systems are ideal for off-grid<br />
applications including battery charging and water/space<br />
heating.The AirForce Control turbine monitor is designed<br />
to provide worry-free ownership of turbines. Remote<br />
monitoring and control, data logging and automatic<br />
stop/start functionality prevents issues including overspeeding<br />
in high wind conditions.<br />
HYDRO HEATER<br />
020 3457 0343<br />
info@hydro-heater.co.uk<br />
www.hydro-heater.co.uk<br />
Concerned about stressful water changes and having<br />
your hot tubs ready for your next guests? Meet the Hydro<br />
Heater, our brand new portable rapid water heater.<br />
With typical heat up times under an hour, and operating<br />
costs from 5.6p per kW, the Hydro Heater is the fastest<br />
and most cost-effective ways get your hot tub up to<br />
temperature!<br />
LEESAN<br />
01295 770000<br />
info@leesan.com<br />
www.leesan.com<br />
Eco-friendly Cinderella toilets are available as a 240V<br />
mains powered unit or a LPG powered unit. Both offer<br />
practical, waterless, waste disposal using a well proven<br />
technology which has been in operation for over 25 years<br />
in Scandinavia. Also available is a waterless unisex urinal.<br />
For more info please contact info@leesan.com<br />
MARQUEE FLOORS<br />
01787 372988<br />
info@marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
www.marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
Marquee Floors supplies traditional high-quality matting<br />
for use in glamping structures, marquees and at event.<br />
From DandyDura – the market leading polypropylene<br />
matting for marquee flooring in the UK, through to<br />
DandyCoco, DandyWeave, Likelawn Artificial Grass and<br />
some essential glamping and sundry products. We have<br />
a range of products to ensure that your event or structure<br />
has the perfect finishing touch.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
<strong>Little</strong> Idyll<br />
Shepherds Hut<br />
Product: Luxury shepherds hut<br />
Supplier: CheshireHuts, 07967 753289<br />
cheshirehuts@gmail.com<br />
www.cheshire-huts.co.uk<br />
GLAMPING<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Cranfield<br />
Caravan Park<br />
Product: Design and supply of low<br />
maintenance decking<br />
Supplier: Decking NI, 028 8774 1199<br />
sales@deckingnigroup.co.uk<br />
www.deckingni.co.uk<br />
Located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough in<br />
Northern Ireland is the privately owned Cranfield<br />
Caravan Park. With its long beach frontage it offers<br />
the perfect coastal getaway. Decking (NI) was asked<br />
by the park owners to design and quote for the<br />
supply and construction of low maintenance leisure<br />
decks to complement the park’s latest range of<br />
contemporary holiday lodges.<br />
Given the exposed nature of the beachfront sites,<br />
each leisure deck required a substantial structural<br />
subframe. Deck25 solid composite decking was<br />
used extensively for all deck surfaces and perimeter<br />
skirting. The solid composite board was chosen for<br />
its exceptional resistance to weathering in the salt<br />
air environment, high slip resistance and for its 20<br />
year structural warranty.<br />
Sliding patio doors now open onto each<br />
panoramic deck. Crystal clear glass panes ensure<br />
uninterrupted views of the Irish Sea, tinted glass<br />
panes to the sides maximise privacy. A gently<br />
inclined wheelchair accessible boardwalk runs<br />
along the side of each lodge, eliminating the<br />
requirement for steps. The completed decks<br />
surpassed the expectations of the individual lodge<br />
owners and satisfied the park owners on all counts.<br />
CheshireHuts has installed various huts, from<br />
therapy rooms, beach huts to mobile houses.<br />
The fully tailored experience means you can<br />
design your dream hut.<br />
CheshireHuts installed a luxury glamping hut,<br />
with a private dining space, deep in the heart<br />
of a working farm in the Cheshire countryside.<br />
Enjoying the idyllic, elevated location outside the<br />
small town of Tarporley with far reaching views<br />
of the Cheshire planes.<br />
Owner Katharine Swindells said:<br />
“CheshireHuts made our dream business<br />
venture of running glamping Airbnbs in the<br />
exclusive Cheshire countryside come true. The<br />
craftsmanship of the hut was of the highest<br />
quality, with CheshireHuts guiding us through<br />
every material choice for our specific needs. The<br />
process was seamless, with the option to easily<br />
add on features like a log burners and space<br />
saving ideas.<br />
“CheshireHuts not only met but exceeded our<br />
expectations, making the entire experience an<br />
effortless journey. Our success has motivated<br />
me to explore the possibility of having more huts<br />
made, solidifying our position in the glamping<br />
Airbnb market.”<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
PERFO GROUND REINFORCEMENT<br />
01992 522797<br />
info@perfo.co.uk<br />
www.perfo.co.uk<br />
The PERFO system of interlocking PE tiles provides a<br />
durable solution for permeable parking, access tracks,<br />
pathways and hardstandings. The tiles can be easily<br />
embedded directly into existing grass, greening over<br />
in a short time, or can be installed into a bedding layer<br />
of crushed stone with or without a sub-base. Seeded<br />
soil can be mixed with the stone for a natural, green<br />
appearance.<br />
PORTABLE POWER TECHNOLOGY<br />
01474 761051<br />
alicia@portablepowertech.com<br />
www.portablepowertech.com<br />
Portable Power Technology (PPT) are specialists in off grid<br />
power and offer a wide range of solutions perfect for the<br />
glamping market.<br />
We have over 18 years’ experience creating power<br />
solutions. Our highly experienced engineers will create a<br />
bespoke solution for your application – just tell us what<br />
you want to power and we do the rest!<br />
RED KITE SAUNA YURTS<br />
07708 302808<br />
paul@redkiteyurts.com<br />
www.redkiteyurts.com<br />
Perfected over the last several years, Red Kite’s sauna<br />
yurts offer a totally unique experience. Our yurt saunas<br />
spaciously accommodate up to 10 people. Saunas feature<br />
a Finnish woodburning sauna stove and felted insulation.<br />
We are happy to deliver and set up for you on a wooden<br />
platform and supply benches, wooden buckets, ladles,<br />
and thermometers.<br />
SHEEP SHED CREATIONS<br />
07980 802149<br />
hello@sheepshed.co.uk<br />
www.sheepshed.co.uk<br />
For instant shower and toilet solutions, choose from our<br />
range of portable hot water showers and composting<br />
toilets. Pre-assembled and quickly delivered, these units<br />
can be up and running in no time, and with a range of<br />
options and colours, they can be customised to suit your<br />
site.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Henrosa<br />
Service: Specialist consultancy and<br />
marketing<br />
Supplier: Unique hideaways, 01736<br />
230140, hello@uniquehideaways.com<br />
www.uniquehideaways.com<br />
GLAMPING<br />
Laura reached out in the autumn of<br />
2021, with the idea of putting two pods<br />
on her family farm in Bude, Cornwall.<br />
After careful consideration, we advised<br />
Laura to create just one unique and<br />
high-end structure. We put her in<br />
contact with an independent cabin builder and plans were quickly underway.<br />
Laura dreamed of a hideaway that was versatile for couples, families, and friends, so designs took place for<br />
a sleek timber cabin that slept four. We discussed the importance of USPs, so a hot tub and wood burner were<br />
incorporated and it was decided the hideaway would also be dog friendly.<br />
Throughout the build, our team visited several times to discuss ideas and answer any questions. We even<br />
helped to name the cabin, to give it a unique personality. Henrosa means ‘to dream’ in the Cornish language<br />
and we cannot think of a better fit! In June 2023 the hideaway was launched, and we experienced strong<br />
bookings from the get-go, which continued throughout the year and into <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
The Red Cabin<br />
Product: Apple Stack wood burning stove<br />
Supplier: Ekol Stoves, 01929 555211<br />
enquiries@defrastoves.com<br />
www.defrastoves.com<br />
The designer of The Red Cabin reached out to<br />
us to help specify a suitable stove to fit with a<br />
pared back Scandi aesthetic. The 4kW Apple<br />
Stack in Mojave Red fits perfectly with the vibe<br />
of the cabin and also provides ample heat. With<br />
options to position the flu on top or to the rear of<br />
the stove, and the ability to be as close as 50mm to<br />
a combustible surface, it is perfect for small spaces.<br />
Inside, the stove offers exceptional flexibility and<br />
comes complete with a griddle plate and pizza shelf.<br />
Wood can be stored underneath and the range includes lots<br />
of options for additional features and colour combinations.<br />
Ekol stoves are designed and assembled in Dorset and are among<br />
an elite handful of small-space stoves fully compliant with DEFRA and<br />
Ecodesign 2022, meaning they can be used to burn wood anywhere in the UK.<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
THE SEPTIC TANK STORE<br />
01295 236101<br />
sales@theseptictankstore.co.uk<br />
www.theseptictankstore.co.uk<br />
We offer a package of installation services for your<br />
glampsite. With over 35 years’ experience, we install<br />
sewage treatment plants and pipework, water pipe,<br />
electrics, concrete bases for your units, storm drainage<br />
plus any other groundworks needed. Our projects can<br />
vary from a single glamping unit to a large campsite,<br />
farm shop or wedding venue. From initial concept to<br />
completed works, we can provide practical and ecofriendly<br />
solutions.<br />
BOND FABRICATIONS<br />
01453 767171<br />
enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
www.bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
Leading supplier for 35 years within the UK outdoor<br />
hospitality industry helping our customers create unique<br />
experiences for premium clients. From luxury glamping<br />
to exclusive event venues, Bond supplies bespoke canvas<br />
structures including safari tents of almost any size.<br />
All structures are designed and made at our<br />
Gloucestershire factory using robust steel or aluminium<br />
frames, high performance fabrics and include structural<br />
engineering reports.<br />
CHESHIREHUTS<br />
07967 753289<br />
cheshirehuts@gmail.com<br />
www.cheshire-huts.co.uk<br />
Indulge in the charm of glamping huts, tiny houses and<br />
mobile cabins with our luxury, handcrafted shepherds<br />
huts. Tailored to your needs, we specialise in bespoke<br />
designs, offering everything from tranquil therapy rooms<br />
to mobile beach huts. Elevate your living space with our<br />
fully customisable and uniquely crafted shepherds huts. A<br />
great business venture.<br />
COAL BUNKER LEISURE BUILDINGS<br />
01269 842620<br />
sales@coalbunkerpods.co.uk<br />
www.coalbunker.co.uk<br />
Are you looking for a quality leisure or glamping<br />
accommodation? Made from high quality structural<br />
insulated panels (SIPs) alongside a high end finish<br />
internally, our Coal Bunkers provide comfort and warmth<br />
due to the U-values that we can achieve. We specialise<br />
in onsite builds along with chassis builds to roll out with<br />
a turnkey finish on your site. We provide quality not<br />
quantity.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Gumboots &<br />
Wellingtons<br />
Product: Shepherd hut build kit<br />
Supplier: Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts, 01723 264008<br />
/ 07802 456196, info@shepherd-huts.com<br />
www.shepherd-huts.com<br />
GLAMPING<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Woodland<br />
Champions<br />
Club<br />
Product: <strong>Book</strong>ing system designed for<br />
glamping and camping<br />
Supplier: Outdore, 0191 821 0514<br />
info@outdore.co.uk<br />
www.outdore.co.uk<br />
Outdore is a relatively new booking system,<br />
catching the attention of small glampsites,<br />
event organisers and exempted clubs.<br />
Woodland Champions Club can issue a<br />
planning exemption certificate for up to five<br />
glamping units and 10 camping pitches. Club<br />
secretary Ben Carden had been searching<br />
for a suitable booking system to recommend<br />
to member sites. The system had to be<br />
affordable, easy-to-use and help attract direct<br />
bookings. Ben searched for three years and<br />
found Outdore in October 2023. In January,<br />
after great feedback from early users, the<br />
club decided to roll out Outdore across all<br />
140 sites.<br />
Woodland Champions Club issues<br />
planning exemption certificates to<br />
landowners enabling them to open<br />
their land for use as a glampsite. To<br />
date, they have helped landowners<br />
plant over 250,000 trees, certified over<br />
600 acres of land for their members<br />
to enjoy, and established over 140<br />
glamping sites across the country.<br />
Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts worked closely with<br />
Gumboots & Wellingtons over several months as<br />
they considered the size and design of the first<br />
shepherd hut they would offer at their glamping<br />
site.<br />
The small operation based in North Yorkshire<br />
caters for cyclists and hikers among others and,<br />
as with many of Tithe Barn’s customers, the large<br />
6x2.8m hut chosen required several bespoke<br />
items. The team at Tithe Barn also offered ongoing<br />
support during the build.<br />
Andrew Beale, owner at Gumboots &<br />
Wellingtons, said: “I found Tithe Barn Shepherds<br />
Huts while researching for our glamping business.<br />
They gave me the confidence to self-build, as their<br />
bespoke parts packages and advice made anything<br />
possible. I’m a novice builder, so their step-by-step<br />
guide has proved invaluable, with photographs for<br />
each stage of the build. I honestly couldn’t have<br />
done it without this guidance, and also my fatherin-law<br />
who helped me build what is essentially<br />
a tiny house! I highly recommend Tithe Barn<br />
Shepherds Huts and will be placing another order<br />
very soon.”<br />
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GLAMPING<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
LUXURY PODS<br />
07767 666999<br />
info@luxurypods.com<br />
www.luxurypods.com<br />
Our Nonapod has been reverse engineered for ease of<br />
construction. Every side of each module is 1.22x2.44m<br />
(8x4ft) to take full sheets of board. Reduce the visual<br />
impact of your pods on the countryside by cladding the<br />
outside with mirror composite panelling. No concrete<br />
base required; aluminium sub-floor raises pod 80cm (32”)<br />
off the ground avoiding damage during flooding.<br />
OUTERSPACE GROUP<br />
01978 532930<br />
hello@outerspacegroup.com<br />
www.outerspacelife.co.uk<br />
Outerspace has recently launched a dedicated inspiration<br />
website (www.outerspacelife.co.uk) for modern luxury<br />
buildings that include garden rooms, home offices,<br />
bespoke glamping pods, bespoke holiday lodges,<br />
A-frame lodges, SIP house extensions, annexes, modular<br />
classrooms, home gyms, bars and outdoor dining.<br />
Outerspace Life’s mission is to inspire, promote planetfriendly<br />
ideas, talk about nature, health and wellbeing,<br />
and connect people with reputable installers.<br />
TIMBER INTENT<br />
07909 966422<br />
mail@timberintent.co.uk<br />
www.timberintent.co.uk<br />
Architecture, design and planning. Standard and<br />
bespoke, permanent and temporary, eco-friendlier tents<br />
and canopies. See our Garden Party range of Hypars.<br />
Practical, attractive and robust, these sails are suspended<br />
from UK grown roundwood poles with spliced rope guys<br />
and cleft ash marquee pegs.<br />
New for <strong>2024</strong> season; Fire Pit Tent, self-supporting, parthung<br />
from trees or buildings, complete with fire bowl,<br />
hood and chimney.<br />
TITHE BARN SHEPHERD HUTS<br />
01723 264008 / 07802 456196<br />
info@shepherd-huts.com<br />
www.shepherd-huts.com<br />
Build your own shepherds hut with parts and plans. Tithe<br />
Barn Shepherd Huts sells plans for building, together with<br />
a comprehensive step-by-step guide. It also supplies all<br />
the essential components required to build your own<br />
shepherds huts, including cast iron wheels and chassis,<br />
timber roof structures, traditional hardwood windows<br />
and stable doors, curved corrugated roofing and wall<br />
panels, stoves, flue systems and much more.<br />
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EVENTS<br />
Events in <strong>2024</strong><br />
What should organisers expect this season?<br />
As we head into <strong>2024</strong>, the event industry<br />
is set to see some significant changes,<br />
with new expectations and preferences<br />
shaping the landscape. From personalised<br />
experiences to transformative offerings and<br />
payment plan initiatives to healthy food options,<br />
this year promises to be one of adventure and<br />
innovation.<br />
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EVENTS<br />
Beyond the comfort zone<br />
Adventure is high on the list of priorities in<br />
<strong>2024</strong>, with individuals eager to depart from<br />
the ordinary and embrace novel experiences.<br />
Whether venturing into new activities, sampling<br />
diverse cuisines, or immersing themselves in fresh<br />
musical landscapes, there's a palpable yearning<br />
for excitement and discovery.<br />
As event organisers aim to meet this increasing<br />
demand for adventure and discovery, they must<br />
keep pushing boundaries and thinking creatively.<br />
By staying in tune with what attendees want and<br />
being innovative, organisers can ensure their<br />
events remain fresh and exciting.<br />
Personalisation<br />
In a world where personalisation is very<br />
much in demand, outdoor events are no<br />
exception. This year, more attendees than ever<br />
are expecting experiences tailored to their<br />
unique preferences and interests. Whether<br />
customising event agendas, offering personalised<br />
recommendations, or creating interactive<br />
experiences, getting personal is a great way to<br />
keep audiences engaged and coming back for<br />
more.<br />
We also must recognise the role of AI in<br />
personalisation. Chatbots help answer questions<br />
from attendees before, during, and after events<br />
and gather valuable feedback to improve future<br />
events. These AI-powered chatbots can also<br />
personalise experiences during events by giving<br />
real-time updates and recommending sessions<br />
based on attendees' interests.<br />
Transformative Experiences<br />
In today's fast-paced world, many festivalgoers<br />
are seeking more than just entertainment – they<br />
crave meaningful experiences that leave a lasting<br />
impact. Research reveals a strong demand for<br />
events that offer transformative experiences, with<br />
attendees also expressing a desire for events that<br />
empower them to take charge of their mental and<br />
physical health.<br />
Even more compelling is the willingness of<br />
these individuals to spend more on events that<br />
provide such opportunities. It clearly indicates<br />
the growing demand for events that go beyond<br />
the ordinary and encourage attendees to grow<br />
personally, gain a fresh perspective on the world<br />
and embrace new ways of thinking.<br />
Embracing Nature<br />
In recent years, there has been a growing demand<br />
from outdoor event attendees to connect with<br />
nature. Many people are seeking ways to escape<br />
the hustle and bustle of urban life and find solace<br />
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in natural surroundings. As a result, organisers<br />
are incorporating nature-based experiences into<br />
their events, such as guided hikes, wilderness<br />
workshops, and outdoor yoga sessions. By offering<br />
these experiences, event organisers can create<br />
a sense of calm and relaxation while providing<br />
a unique and memorable offering that sets their<br />
event apart.<br />
Sustainability<br />
Sustainability at events is certainly not a new trend<br />
for <strong>2024</strong>. However, a more recent notable shift<br />
towards prioritising biodiversity and sustainable<br />
land use is an area that's receiving more attention.<br />
It's no longer just about reusable cups; it's about<br />
understanding and nurturing the land we use<br />
year-round. One such example is the practice of<br />
rewilding to restore delicate ecosystems between<br />
events.<br />
Additionally, brands are expected to<br />
demonstrate their commitment to sustainability<br />
beyond the festival grounds. This shift reflects<br />
a growing awareness among festivalgoers who<br />
seek brands that align with their values. By<br />
prioritising eco-friendly practices and transparent<br />
sustainability initiatives, brands can enhance<br />
their reputation and appeal to environmentally<br />
conscious consumers.<br />
Food and drink<br />
Consumer demand for plant-based and healthy<br />
food options at events is on the rise, reflecting<br />
a broader shift towards wellness-oriented<br />
lifestyles. Attendees increasingly seek<br />
nutritious alternatives that align with their<br />
dietary preferences and health-conscious<br />
attitudes. From vegan-friendly dishes<br />
to gluten-free options and organic<br />
produce, event organisers will be doing<br />
more to cater to the diverse nutritional<br />
needs of their audience.<br />
There has also been a noticeable<br />
increase in requests for low- and<br />
no-alcohol beverages. With buyers<br />
becoming more mindful of their alcohol<br />
intake, both drinkers and non-drinkers<br />
are showing significant interest in alcohol<br />
substitutes and canned mocktails that offer<br />
health benefits and a tantalising drinking<br />
experience. What was once considered an<br />
'extra' is now an expectation, reflecting evolving<br />
preferences towards healthier alternatives in event<br />
beverage offerings.<br />
Cost of living challenges<br />
In the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis, we<br />
will see more events implementing payment<br />
plans such as Paypal's Pay in 3. For organisers<br />
and attendees alike, flexible payment options<br />
offer a win-win situation. The event benefits from<br />
increased conversions and receives full payments<br />
earlier in the year, while customers can still attend<br />
their favourite events without facing immediate<br />
financial strain.<br />
With these flexible options enabling attendees<br />
to book earlier, planners should be able to deliver<br />
larger and more impressive events with highercalibre<br />
lineups. This approach not only has the<br />
potential to appeal to returning attendees from<br />
previous years but will attract new faces to the<br />
event.<br />
What was once considered an<br />
'extra' is now an expectation,<br />
reflecting evolving preferences towards<br />
healthier alternatives in event<br />
beverage offerings<br />
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EVENTS<br />
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EVENTS<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
2CL COMMUNICATIONS<br />
07921 688141<br />
mike.baker@2cl.co.uk<br />
www.2cl.co.uk<br />
CL Communications has built up a vast array<br />
of experience in the supply of two-way radio<br />
communications equipment since its inception in 1972.<br />
Knowledge, expertise and a logical approach are<br />
combined to create what has become one of the UK’s<br />
leading suppliers, providing two-way radio solutions for<br />
short-term, long-term and bespoke walkie-talkie hire and<br />
purchase.<br />
CHARLOTTE WINSHIP CONSULTING<br />
01884 277306<br />
charlotte@charlottewinship.com<br />
www.charlottewinship.com<br />
With a career spanning over 22 years working for world<br />
renowned venues such as The Dorchester Hotel and<br />
Kensington Palace, Charlotte offers an exceptional level<br />
of experience and expertise to help venue owners and<br />
businesses deliver superb events. Whether you need help<br />
to develop your venue business or an event manager to<br />
plan, coordinate and deliver a special event.<br />
OUTDORE<br />
0191 821 0514<br />
info@outdore.co.uk<br />
www.outdore.co.uk<br />
To maximise the return on your glamping investment,<br />
you need bookings rolling in. Preferably commission free<br />
ones, direct from your own website. Outdore is a fantastic<br />
new and affordable one-stop solution to market your<br />
business. Our platform provides a free website, with an<br />
integrated booking engine, plus automated payments<br />
and guest messaging. And the best bit? It’s free to use!<br />
TYSERS LIVE<br />
020 3915 0202<br />
henry.long@tysers.com<br />
www.tysers.com<br />
Tysers Live, a dynamic new venture, unites the<br />
experienced entertainment teams within Tysers<br />
insurance. We specialise in providing comprehensive<br />
insurance and risk management services tailored to<br />
event producers, suppliers, glamping site organisers, and<br />
venues. Count on Tysers Live for innovative solutions<br />
backed by a wealth of industry expertise, ensuring your<br />
events are in capable hands.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Pop-up Hotel<br />
Product: Hire of 21 Motorola radios<br />
Supplier: 2CL Communications<br />
07921 688141, mike.baker@2cl.co.uk<br />
www.2cl.co.uk<br />
EVENTS<br />
2CL Communications has built up a vast<br />
array of experience in the supply of two-way<br />
radio communications equipment since its<br />
inception in 1972.<br />
We were asked to supply a pop-up<br />
hotel with a communications system for a<br />
six-week period during the summer. The<br />
radio system was required to cover the site<br />
including all entrances and emergency exits<br />
covering approximately two miles. After<br />
testing radios onsite, the client choose to<br />
hire 21 Motorola radios including spare<br />
batteries, chargers, and earpieces. “The<br />
radio system was a great benefit to the<br />
operation ensuring the smooth running of<br />
the site at all times, we will definitely be<br />
hiring them again”.<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Bolesworth<br />
Castle<br />
Product: VIP Champagne bar<br />
Supplier: Outerspace Group, 01978 532930,<br />
hello@outerspacegroup.com<br />
www.outerspacelife.co.uk<br />
www.outerspacegroup.com<br />
Outerspace, in partnership with Bolesworth<br />
Castle, orchestrated an exquisite VIP Champagne<br />
bar for the Bolesworth International equestrian<br />
competition in June. Attendees had the chance to<br />
indulge in a slice of opulence while taking delight<br />
in both equestrian performances and live music<br />
festivities after sundown.<br />
Post-Bolesworth event, the Champagne bar<br />
relocated to Hampton Court for the esteemed<br />
RHS Flower Show where it won five golden<br />
stars. The judges clearly recognised and<br />
respected the comprehensive attention to detail,<br />
ingenuity and zeal that was invested into every<br />
facet of the building, which ultimately won the<br />
‘Best Stand’ award.<br />
The structure is accessible to Outerspace trade<br />
customers wishing to exhibit at events. The bar<br />
can also be rented for hospitality use.<br />
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EVENTS<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
LEESAN<br />
01295 770000<br />
info@leesan.com<br />
www.leesan.com<br />
The LeeSan 510/511 toilets offer comfort, style and<br />
excellent water efficiency. As used in welfare units and<br />
Honey Wagons (film & TV), these gravity discharge toilets<br />
are bolted directly onto a holding tank and require a<br />
pressurised fresh water feed. They use no power and<br />
only uses 0.5 litres of water per flush. Toilets are pedal<br />
operated and have the option to add more water should<br />
it be needed. Vitrified China bowl as standard and<br />
wooden painted toilet seat.<br />
LIFOS<br />
01952 200198<br />
hello@lifos.co.uk<br />
www.lifos.co.uk<br />
The Lifos Fort PV is an innovative, all in one solar battery<br />
system designed to reduce diesel consumption and help<br />
deliver greener, low carbon events.<br />
With a range of battery options from 11kWh to 35kWh, the<br />
Fort PV comes packed with 18, ready to use solar panels.<br />
That’s enough solar power to run a large house and<br />
enough to run some events diesel free.<br />
MARQUEE FLOORS<br />
01787 372988<br />
info@marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
www.marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
Marquee Floors by William Armes are market leaders,<br />
supplying marquee matting to the hospitality and<br />
outdoor event industry for more than 50 years.<br />
Our bestselling DandyDura matting offers the perfect<br />
all-weather flooring for marquees, teepees and outdoor<br />
structures. Made from durable polypropylene, the matting<br />
is immensely strong yet lightweight – easy for storage<br />
and transportation. Properties include being UV resistant,<br />
water resistant, and bacteria resistant.<br />
THERMOBILE UK<br />
02476 357960<br />
andy@thermobile.co.uk<br />
www.thermobile.co.uk<br />
Thermobile heaters are manufactured in Holland and<br />
built to a very high quality. They have a minimum<br />
efficiency of 90 per cent, which means that 90 per cent of<br />
the fuel burned goes as useful heat into the heated space<br />
and only 10 per cent via the flue.<br />
The ITA range is ideal for heating marquees and other<br />
temporary structures comprising small, mobile units with<br />
a 5-10m range for ducting and 15 hour integral fuel tanks.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Stuttgart Regional<br />
Agricultural<br />
Festival<br />
Product: 2,000m2 PERFO-EQ Tiles<br />
Supplier: S2T Group (PERFO), 01992 522797<br />
info@perfo.co.uk, www.perfo.co.uk<br />
EVENTS<br />
The Landwirtschaftliches Hauptfest takes place in<br />
Stuttgart in South West Germany over nine days<br />
in late September/early October to coincide with<br />
the popular Cannstatter Volksfest Beer Festival. It<br />
showcases machinery, structures and a wide range<br />
of solutions employed across the agricultural sector,<br />
from rearing livestock to working the land.<br />
A large part of the show ground is covered with<br />
gravel and not ideally suited for pedestrian traffic,<br />
pushchairs or those with mobility issues. For this<br />
reason the organisers were looking for a product that<br />
could be quickly and easily deployed as a walkway<br />
on the gravel surface for the duration of the event<br />
to provide a more suitable and comfortable surface<br />
for pedestrians, especially for wheelchair users and<br />
children’s buggies etc.<br />
Another requirement was that the product could<br />
be removed quickly after the show and would take up<br />
little storage space when not in use, as the operators<br />
of the Cannstatter Wasen showground planned to<br />
use it for other events held at the venue. S2T Group’s<br />
PERFO-EQ system of interlocking plastic tiles was the<br />
ideal solution, meeting the client’s requirements.<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Greenbelt<br />
Festival<br />
Product: Stretch tents in various sizes and<br />
shapes<br />
Supplier: Alternative Stretch Tents, 01920<br />
830256, info@alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk,<br />
www.alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk<br />
Alternative Stretch Tents provided over<br />
1,000sqm of stretch tents for one of the<br />
country’s longest standing festivals – Greenbelt.<br />
Alternative has in fact provided stretch tents<br />
to the festival for some years and comments<br />
that it is a highlight on the calendar – to work on<br />
a site with great views, a high level of health and<br />
safety and a great production team.<br />
With a company ethos to ‘adapt and<br />
overcome’ where physically possible, the<br />
Alternative Stretch Tents crew can be relied<br />
on in tricky moments. Greenbelt festival was<br />
a very slick operation despite the huge array<br />
of suppliers. More suppliers generally goes<br />
hand in hand with more issues, however the<br />
great amount of planning undertaken by the<br />
production team ironed as many of these out<br />
as possible. Greenbelt was not without a small<br />
amount of bumps in the road but nothing<br />
a well-oiled team cannot overcome and<br />
Alternative is looking forward to the next event!<br />
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EVENTS<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
THE STAGE BUS<br />
0121 585 9264<br />
info@thestagebus.com<br />
www.thestagebus.com<br />
The Stage Bus is a mobile stage hire company with a<br />
difference – all of our stages are solar-powered! With<br />
eight stages of differing size that can be set up in an hour,<br />
TSB is a great choice for all kinds of outdoor event from<br />
marathons to festivals. Check out the website to find out<br />
more.<br />
ALTERNATIVE STRETCH TENTS<br />
01920 830256<br />
info@alternative-stretch.co.uk<br />
www.alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk<br />
Alternative Stretch Tents is now offering a new ‘Hypar’<br />
tent for the hire and purchase sector. The Hypar is similar<br />
to a stretch tent, using the same rigging methods and<br />
material, however does not have a centre pole. Although<br />
not currently tested to sizes above 7.5 x 7.5m (although<br />
longer tents can be achieved) these structures are proving<br />
a popular add-on for clients wanting smaller covered<br />
structures to complement their larger stretch tent order.<br />
CORE EVENT STRUCTURES<br />
0845 299 6499<br />
sales@core-eventstructures.com<br />
www.core-eventstructures.com<br />
The MESR-Technic structure from CORE Bar and Event Hire<br />
takes advantage of the extensive benefits of carbon fibre<br />
and carbon fibre composite materials. Create structures for<br />
almost any outdoor or even indoor event, with multiple levels<br />
and numerous shapes and configurations. Infinite flexibility<br />
means endless possibilities. These structures are modular and<br />
adaptable, light enough to be transported and assembled by<br />
a small team, yet strong enough to provide a festival stand or<br />
community space for those events that need it most.<br />
DYESTER<br />
0330 027 2104<br />
info@dyester.com<br />
www.dyester.com<br />
Dyester offers a wide range of event spaces for various<br />
occasions, such as corporate events, weddings and social<br />
gatherings. From outdoor domes and yurts to modular<br />
bathrooms and kitchens, its event spaces are designed to<br />
create an unforgettable experience for attendees.<br />
Dyester.com’s event spaces are customisable and can be<br />
tailored to fit a customer’s vision and preferences – check<br />
out Domespaces, Tentspaces and Moduspaces.<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
The Game Fair 2021<br />
(John Rigby & Co)<br />
EVENTS<br />
Product: Bespoke 9m x 12m safari tent<br />
Supplier: Bond Fabrications, 01453 767171,<br />
enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
www.bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
Esteemed London gunmakers John Rigby & Co<br />
approached Bond looking for a highly bespoke tent to<br />
use for The Game Fair at Ragley Hall.<br />
John Rigby & Co were very keen to source a large<br />
custom designed tent to offer high level hospitality<br />
to their guests and clients while showcasing their<br />
handcrafted rifles. Their brand identity is centred<br />
around the core values of workmanship, quality and<br />
exclusivity and the bespoke safari tent had to reflect<br />
this.<br />
After many conversations a variety of CAD designs<br />
were created to suit the brief. The result was a<br />
beautifully crafted 9m x 12m custom safari tent. The<br />
overall specification was highly bespoke with a variety<br />
of details not typically standard – even down to a<br />
custom stitched canvas logo!<br />
The design team at Bond thoroughly enjoyed the<br />
process. As a true British manufacturer, serving the<br />
outdoor hospitality industry for over 30 years, Bond<br />
provides a full design and supply service and offers<br />
the kind of detailing and workmanship that helps<br />
clients really set themselves apart.<br />
CASE STUDY<br />
Mucky Weekender<br />
Festival<br />
Product: Big top tents and staging<br />
Supplier: Meerkat Marquees, 07966 402696<br />
info@meerkatmarquees.co.uk<br />
www.meerkatmarquees.co.uk<br />
The Mucky Weekend Festival offers music and<br />
camping for 2,000 people. Meerkat Marquees<br />
supplied the big top marquees and staging.<br />
The main tent was delivered on an 18 tonne<br />
truck. The other big top came direct from another<br />
event and arrived on a 7.5 tonne lorry. Other tents<br />
and flooring arrived on a 3.5 tonne trailer.<br />
Once the trusses were up on the main tent, the<br />
100 stakes were hammered in place. The crew was<br />
then split so some placed all the side wall poles<br />
around the tent while the rest of the 10 person team<br />
marked out and erected the king poles for the other<br />
big top. The team even managed to set up one of<br />
the 6m x 9m backstage tents by 7pm on that first<br />
day.<br />
On day two Meerkat was on site by 8am and<br />
laced up the sheets to the main tent and did the<br />
same with the smaller big top. The stage was<br />
installed and the three remaining 6m x 9m tents<br />
erected. The walls were attached to the big tops and<br />
the stage decks were in place by 7pm.<br />
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EVENTS<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
MEERKAT MARQUEES<br />
07966 402696<br />
info@meerkatmarquees.co.uk<br />
www.meerkatmarquees.com<br />
Offering traditional marquees and colourful big top hire,<br />
Meerkat Marquees’ versatile range caters for any event<br />
need. With 30 years’ experience, the company is well<br />
respected and enthusiastic about making large scale<br />
events and private parties happen without a hitch.<br />
Check out The Big Red, a real circus tent with standing<br />
capacity of 1,600 or 500 seated at round tables. It has<br />
13 foot side walls and a four king pole truss with 20 foot<br />
cupola.<br />
THE DOME COMPANY<br />
07876 673354<br />
info@thedomecompany.co.uk<br />
www.thedomecompany.co.uk<br />
We design, manufacture, hire and sell the highest quality<br />
timber framed geodesic dome structures throughout<br />
the UK and beyond. Ideal for hospitality, theatre, music<br />
and so much more, from small intimate events, brand<br />
activations, weddings, films and live broadcasts, to<br />
large festivals and sporting events, we can manufacture<br />
bespoke covers to incorporate your branding and have<br />
clear and blackout cover options.<br />
TIPI SPACES<br />
01884 277306<br />
hello@tipispaces.co.uk<br />
www.tipispaces.co.uk<br />
Unique ivory-white Nordic tipis available for hire for<br />
outdoor events, festivals and weddings throughout the<br />
UK. With over 22 years’ experience managing luxury<br />
events around the world we are experts in our field and<br />
have a reputation for providing an exceptional service and<br />
strikingly beautiful structures that are infinitely versatile<br />
and incredibly stable in all weathers.<br />
TOP CAT BIG TOPS<br />
01654 700030<br />
info@topcatbigtops.co.uk<br />
www.topcatbigtops.co.uk<br />
We are both a colourful marquee hire company as well<br />
as master craftsmen, manufacturing marquees with<br />
expertise and love in our workshop. We concentrate on<br />
manufacturing over the winter months with our core<br />
local crew, expanding the crew during the hiring festival<br />
months. Our clients vary widely, from the well-known<br />
festivals, smaller niche ones, corporate dos as well as<br />
funky weddings and private parties.<br />
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BUSINESS<br />
BESPOKE GLAMPING<br />
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EVENT STRUCTURES<br />
FUNCTION VENUES<br />
› Bars & Catering<br />
› Outdoor Ceremonies<br />
GLAMPSITES<br />
› Compost Toilets<br />
› <strong>Book</strong>ing Systems<br />
EVENTS<br />
› Seeing Red<br />
› Total Immersion<br />
BUSINESS<br />
INFRASTRUCTURE<br />
FUNCTION VENUES<br />
› Sharing Snaps<br />
› Kitchen Efficiencies<br />
GLAMPSITES<br />
› Architects<br />
› Natural Pools<br />
EVENTS<br />
› Green Hydrogen<br />
› Tent Waste<br />
GLAMPING<br />
SHOW<br />
PREVIEW<br />
FUNCTION VENUES<br />
› Accommodation<br />
› Eco Marketing<br />
GLAMPSITES<br />
› Research<br />
› Sewage Strategy<br />
EVENTS<br />
› Stage Build<br />
› Ticketing<br />
BUSINESS<br />
FUNCTION<br />
VENUES<br />
› Pricing<br />
› Websites<br />
GLAMPSITES<br />
› Business Rates<br />
› Building Regulations<br />
EVENTS<br />
› Reusable Cups<br />
› Festival Costs<br />
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STRUCTURES<br />
ENTREPRENEUR’S CHAT<br />
Tim Bowles -Campwell<br />
BUSINESS<br />
FUNCTION VENUES<br />
/ /<br />
GLAMPSITES<br />
EVENTS<br />
› Shoot Styling<br />
› Logo Protection<br />
› Insurance<br />
› Saying Thanks<br />
› Treehouse Builds<br />
› Going Hybrid<br />
CASE STUDIES:<br />
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CASE STUDIES:<br />
GREEN & AWAY • BIRDHOLME GLAMPING • SHREWSBURY FOOD FESTIVAL<br />
CASE STUDIES:<br />
SYCHPWLL CENTRE • BROOK FARM SHEPHERD HUTS • IRLAM LIVE<br />
CASE STUDIES:<br />
ENTREPRENEUR’S CHAT<br />
› Derry Green - The Secret Garden Glamping<br />
HYDE ESTATE WILD GARDENS • BROCKLOCH ECO RETREAT • TRAMLINES FESTIVAL<br />
CASE STUDIES:<br />
OLD OAK FARM • DRAGONFLY CAMPING • TORCHLIGHT FESTIVAL OF CAMPING<br />
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DIRECTORY<br />
QUICK FIND BY SECTOR<br />
Professional SERVICES<br />
INFRACTRUCTURE<br />
& FACILITIES<br />
STRUCTURES<br />
VENUES<br />
Professional SERVICES<br />
2CL Communications<br />
07921 688141<br />
mike.baker@2cl.co.uk<br />
www.2cl.co.uk<br />
NatSol<br />
01686 412653<br />
info@natsol.co.uk<br />
www.natsol.co.uk<br />
PERFO Ground Reinforcement<br />
01992 522797<br />
info@perfo.co.uk<br />
www.perfo.co.uk<br />
STRUCTURES<br />
Alternative Stretch Tents<br />
01920 830256<br />
info@alternative-stretch.co.uk<br />
www.alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk<br />
BOND Fabrications<br />
01453 767171<br />
enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
www.bondfabrications.co.uk<br />
GLAMPSITES<br />
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES<br />
Canopy & Stars<br />
0117 204 7830<br />
ideas@canopyandstars.co.uk<br />
www.canopyandstars.co.uk<br />
Canvas Cleaning Company<br />
07801 258587<br />
polly@wildhareevents.com<br />
www.thecanvascleaningcompany.co.uk<br />
Glamping Hideaways<br />
01328 803803<br />
enquiries@glampinghideaways.<br />
co.uk<br />
www.glampinghideaways.co.uk<br />
DIRECTORY<br />
Just Event Services<br />
01276 590325<br />
john@justeventservices.co.uk<br />
www.justeventservices.co.uk<br />
Dyester<br />
0330 027 2104<br />
info@dyester.com<br />
www.dyester.com<br />
Outdore<br />
0191 821 0514,<br />
info@outdore.co.uk<br />
www.outdore.co.uk<br />
Kayospruce<br />
01489 581696,<br />
info@kayospruce.co.uk<br />
www.kayospruce.com<br />
Luxury Pods<br />
07767 666999<br />
info@luxurypods.com<br />
www.luxurypods.com<br />
Pitched<br />
01726 418118<br />
contact@pitched.co.uk<br />
www.pitched.co.uk<br />
INFRACTRUCTURE & FACILITIES<br />
Core Event Structures<br />
0845 299 6499<br />
sales@core-eventstructures.com<br />
www.core-eventstructures.com<br />
CORE Lighting<br />
01452 812597<br />
sales@corelighting.co.uk<br />
www.corelighting.co.uk<br />
Marquee Floors<br />
01787 372988<br />
info@marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
www.marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
Mattressman<br />
0800 567 762<br />
tradesales@mattressman.co.uk<br />
www.mattressman.co.uk<br />
Red Kite Yurts<br />
07708 302808<br />
paul@redkiteyurts.com<br />
www.redkiteyurts.com<br />
Regency Shepherd Huts<br />
07807 072080<br />
info@regencyshepherdhuts.co.uk<br />
www.regencyshepherdhuts.co.uk<br />
Timber Intent<br />
07909 966422<br />
mail@timberintent.co.uk<br />
www.timberintent.co.uk<br />
Planning Mediation<br />
07935 509132<br />
contact@planningmediation.co.uk<br />
www.planningmediation.co.uk<br />
Portman Finance Group<br />
01604 761276<br />
info@portmanfinancegroup.co.uk<br />
www.portmanfinancegroup.co.uk<br />
Unique hideaways<br />
01736 230140<br />
hello@uniquehideaways.com<br />
www.uniquehideaways.com<br />
INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES<br />
Decking (NI)<br />
028 8774 1199<br />
sales@deckingnigroup.co.uk<br />
www.deckingni.co.uk<br />
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DIRECTORY<br />
Ekol Stoves<br />
01929 555211<br />
enquiries@defrastoves.com<br />
www.defrastoves.com<br />
Fuji Clean<br />
07500 626463<br />
info@fujiclean.co.uk<br />
www.fujiclean.co.uk<br />
Futurenergy<br />
01789 450280<br />
sales@futurenergy.co.uk<br />
www.futurenergy.co.uk<br />
Hydro Heater<br />
020 34570343<br />
info@hydro-heater.co.uk<br />
www.hydro-heater.co.uk<br />
LeeSan<br />
01295 770000, info@leesan.com<br />
www.leesan.com<br />
Marquee Floors<br />
01787 372988<br />
info@marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
www.marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
Perfo Ground Reinforcement<br />
01992 522797, info@perfo.co.uk<br />
www.perfo.co.uk<br />
SGM Recycled Plastics<br />
0333 011 2314<br />
support@sgmrecycledplastics.com<br />
www.sgmrecycledplastics.com<br />
The Septic Tank Store<br />
01295 236101<br />
sales@theseptictankstore.co.uk<br />
www.theseptictankstore.co.uk<br />
Woodpecker Tubs<br />
07435 866929<br />
info@woodpeckertubs.co.uk<br />
www.woodpeckertubs.co.uk<br />
STRUCTURES<br />
Boutique Camping<br />
0203 3191315<br />
info@boutiquecamping.com<br />
www.boutiquecamping.com<br />
Cheshirehuts<br />
07967 753289<br />
cheshirehuts@gmail.com<br />
www.cheshire-huts.co.uk<br />
Coal Bunker Leisure Buildings<br />
01269 842620<br />
sales@coalbunkerpods.co.uk<br />
www.coalbunker.co.uk<br />
Luxury Pods<br />
07767 666999<br />
info@luxurypods.com<br />
www.luxurypods.com<br />
Outerspace Group<br />
01978 532930<br />
hello@outerspacegroup.com<br />
www.outerspacelife.co.uk<br />
Timber Intent<br />
07909 966422<br />
mail@timberintent.co.uk<br />
www.timberintent.co.uk<br />
Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts<br />
01723 264008 / 07802 456196<br />
info@shepherd-huts.com<br />
www.shepherd-huts.com<br />
Wilda Cabins<br />
hello@wildacabins.com<br />
www.wildacabins.com<br />
EVENTS<br />
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES<br />
2CL Communications<br />
07921 688141<br />
mike.baker@2cl.co.uk<br />
www.2cl.co.uk<br />
Charlotte Winship<br />
Consulting<br />
01884 277306<br />
charlotte@charlottewinship.com<br />
www.charlottewinship.com<br />
Outdore<br />
0191 821 0514<br />
info@outdore.co.uk<br />
www.outdore.co.uk<br />
Tysers Live<br />
020 39150202<br />
henry.long@tysers.com<br />
www.tysers.com<br />
INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES<br />
LeeSan<br />
01295 770000<br />
info@leesan.com<br />
www.leesan.com<br />
Lifos<br />
01952 200198<br />
hello@lifos.co.uk<br />
www.lifos.co.uk<br />
Marquee Floors<br />
01787 372988<br />
info@marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
www.marqueefloors.co.uk<br />
Thermobile UK<br />
02476 357960<br />
andy@thermobile.co.uk<br />
www.thermobile.co.uk<br />
The Stage Bus<br />
0121 585 9264<br />
info@thestagebus.com<br />
www.thestagebus.com<br />
STRUCTURES<br />
Alternative Stretch Tents<br />
01920 830256<br />
info@alternative-stretch.co.uk<br />
www.alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk<br />
Core Event Structures<br />
0845 299 6499<br />
sales@core-eventstructures.com<br />
www.core-eventstructures.com<br />
Dyester<br />
0330 027 2104<br />
info@dyester.com<br />
www.dyester.com<br />
Meerkat Marquees<br />
07966 402696<br />
info@meerkatmarquees.co.uk<br />
www.meerkatmarquees.co.uk<br />
The Dome Company<br />
07876 673354<br />
info@thedomecompany.co.uk<br />
www.thedomecompany.co.uk<br />
Tipi Spaces<br />
01884 277306<br />
hello@tipispaces.co.uk<br />
www.tipispaces.co.uk<br />
Top Cat Big Tops<br />
01654 700030<br />
info@topcatbigtops.co.uk<br />
www.topcatbigtops.co.uk<br />
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