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Madame Tussauds host first ever pop up restaurant ‘Loved Up’ 17 Feb 2014 On Friday 14th February, Merlin Events opened the doors to Madame Tussauds for it’s first ever pop up restaurant in partnership with Payne and Gunter. On Arrival, guests mingled with the famous stars of Hollywood in our reception room ‘Party’ as they sipped Rose Petal Martini’s and ate delicious canapés including Devils on Horseback. Guests... Read More about Madame Tussauds host first ever pop up restaurant ‘Loved Up’
Top 10 Reasons to PARTY with Merlin Events London in 2014 08 Feb 2014 You want a party venue that is fun and unique, to wow the crowd and give them something to talk about? Look no further, we decided to compile our top 10 reasons as to why you should party with us Merlin Events at our top London venues: Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and the London Dungeon!... Read More about Top 10 Reasons to PARTY with Merlin Events London in 2014
Merlin Events Launches Pop Up Restaurant At Madame Tussauds London 29 Jan 2014 #MTLOVEDUP @Madame Tussauds Angelina, Brad, Posh and Becks, Prince William and Princess Katherine ,what do they all have in common?  Apart from all having from what appear great relationships they are some of our most loved figures here at Madame Tussauds. We wanted to celebrate this on 14th February and create a London Loved up pop up in... Read More about Merlin Events Launches Pop Up Restaurant At Madame Tussauds London
Our 5 top tips on how to party Gatsby style at Madame Tussauds London 27 Jan 2014 The Great Gatsby, a perfect film that the events industry can bring to life! After a recent Gatsby style party event at Madame Tussauds London we have summed up our top 5 tips to throw a party even Jay Gatsby would be proud of!  1. Add something special to your champagne saucer! We may not... Read More about Our 5 top tips on how to party Gatsby style at Madame Tussauds London
What do event agents really think of event venues? 08 Jan 2014 In Q4 of 2013, Merlin Venues decided to ask event agents a few key questions about what they thought of our venues. Some of the answers are relevant to the entire event venue industry so we thought we would share them with you, our Blog followers. 250 agent respondents answered the questionnaire and here are... Read More about What do event agents really think of event venues?
Our top 10 tips for a great pop up event! 10 Oct 2013  Pop up events are everywhere and they have been for a few years now, further to our blog ‘better late than never’, we have now hosted our first ever pop up event ‘SEA LIFE After Dark’ targeted at the young professional Londoner who wants a unique experience that is quite literally here today and gone... Read More about Our top 10 tips for a great pop up event!
Fear is a funny thing at the London Dungeon! 05 Sep 2013  With the London Dungeon’s recent move to Southbank, the show has become a brand new, scarily fun experience that incorporates audience participation and tongue in cheek humour to create a memorable show that draws on London’s dark fictional and historical past.We interviewed Richard Quincey Head of Performance and Show Development at the London Dungeon to see what really goes on in our most cryptic venue and to find out how they ensure guests receive an immersive and enjoyable experience! Read More about Fear is a funny thing at the London Dungeon!
Does email feedback suffice or do London venues really analyse customer feedback? 20 Aug 2013 This blog post was written by Michael Aldridge, General Manager of Events, Merlin Events London on Tuesday 3rd September We all like to give ourselves a pat on the back because we've had a good feedback email from a client about their recent party at our venue, but how do you analyse this feedback and use it constructively to improve the business? We all like to think that we are loved by our clients and we have the best team in the industry. Some of us are slightly more realistic and understand the relationship is not unlike that of siblings - a bit more love and hate on the odd occasion! Read More about Does email feedback suffice or do London venues really analyse customer feedback?
It’s hot and so is Christmas at our party venues! 25 Jul 2013 As the temperatures have been soaring over 35 degrees and we have had the driest day in 267 years (have we really been measuring rain fall for that long?) It seems the hot weather has brought out the Christmas cheer and enquires for Christmas have been coming in steady here at Merlin Events. However, they are not just any, it’s all about blood and gore. The clients want an anti-Christ Christmas solution and the London Dungeon with impaled Santa and Rudolf trapped in a bear trap seems to appeal. Read More about It’s hot and so is Christmas at our party venues!
How to avoid a sticky situation at a cocktail party 10 Jun 2013 This week, Bella Blackett from Dish Catering shares her thoughts on the best bites for networking.'We have all attended networking events where the food is more hassle than it’s worth. I regularly fear for myself and my peers when they are eating messy food whilst dressed in their finest. I am always very aware of sticky food, sticky fingers and the worst; sticky clothes!' Read More about How to avoid a sticky situation at a cocktail party