On Tuesday 29th March Whittlebury proudly opened its doors and hosted its annual corporate organisers day. We welcomed new and existing clients, giving them the chance to experience what Whittlebury Park can offer.
Guests were welcomed into Bentleys Lounge and indulged in a substantial breakfast wellbeing offering, including crushed avocado, salmon, bagels and bircher muesli. Guests got to network with other like minded event professionals in a relaxed and informal environment, and you could tell everyone was very excited to kick start the day! The first session began with a new offering to Whittlebury ‘’breath works workshop’’ which saw guests practise breathing and stretching techniques. A fabulous way to start our event, with something so relevant in the current times. A invaluable take away for everyone who attended so that they can practise on a day to day basis and pass onto their colleagues. The perfect way to open our event.
All guests where then divided into their teams for the day, with one of our own staff hosting each group. Everyone was then briefed in front of a tv screen for the next activity – The tablet treasure hunt. This really got peoples hearts racing and everyone’s competitive streak truly come into play. The teams utilised the 700 acres of land that we are set in to complete a number of tasks on a tablet.
The treasure hunt incorporated a variety of events including:
- Qubed
- Locked in a room escape room
Our treasure hunt finished back at the Pavilion, the guests where pleased to be back inside to warm through. The wind picked up towards the end of the activities, however this didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! and before lunch everyone headed back outside on our pavilion lawn to take part in the crystal challenge.
The aromas of the food through the pavilion made everyone hungry so a very quick round up of the tablet treasure hunt results and guests got to ‘dig in’ to our three course lunch. The wait was worth it – is surely didn’t disappoint! The offering provided mirrored the lunch offering that we provide for our delegates when they are on a day delegate package with us. The feedback on the day was exceptional.
Whilst tucking into lunch our guests were thrilled and amazed by the outstnading magician David Penn who certainly worked his magic on a few people!
The days activities were not finished there as the opportunity to experience axe throwing and archery outside was loved by all those that took part.
Guests left with a goody bag that includes branded USB’s, multi charging portal and our homemade cookies!
Emma Bines, Head of Event Sales and organiser of the event said...
‘I personally love hosting open events as it really gives our clients a taste of what we have to offer and for me, seeing the vision becoming a reality and watching the enjoyment on our guests faces during the day whilst they experience what we have planned. Given the circumstances that the industry is currently facing, the fact that guests choose to come to us meant a lot and we really do appreciate them giving up their time. It was also a great ‘mood booster’ for my proactive team. A diverse range of clients attended, majority of these are new to us. Our team delivered the event exceptionally well and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of team Whittlebury’.
Highlights of the Day
