Cotswold Marquees Partnership with Odds Farm Park to Enhance Visitor Experience

Cotswold Marquees, a leading provider of high-quality marquees in the Cotswolds region, has partnered with Odds Farm Park to provide a variety of marquee solutions that enhance the visitor experience. This case study explores the successful collaboration between the two companies, highlighting the specific marquee installations at Odds Farm Park and the positive impact they have had on the business.

Odds Farm Park: A Unique Family Attraction

Odds Farm Park is a beloved destination for families in High Wycombe. The park offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages, including:

• Animal encounters: Visitors can interact with a wide range of farm animals, including sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits and many more for kids to get familiar with..

• Outdoor adventures: The park features a variety of outdoor play areas, including a sandpit, a climbing frame, and in the summer a unique water play area.

• Indoor play areas: When the weather isn't ideal, visitors can enjoy the park's indoor play areas, which offer a safe and stimulating environment for children.

• Events: As well as the usual farm family fun, Odds Farm Park offers a variety of special events throughout the year, including Love & Lambs, Spring into Easter, Pumpkin Festival and the Christmas Spectacular.

Cotswold Marquees Provides Versatile Marquee Solutions

Cotswold Marquees has provided Odds Farm Park with several marquee solutions to meet their specific needs. These include:

• Dipple Marquee: This versatile 9m hexa-shaped marquee installed in early March this year will be used to provide additional shaded seating by the water play and picnic area during summer time.

• Hooves Nursery Marquee: A dedicated marquee has been erected to house the park's Hooves Nursery, providing a warm and comfortable environment for young animals.
  

• Pond Pad Marquee: Having the Cotswold Marquees marquee has helped increase Odds Farm revenue as a Cafe extension that was installed just before the October half-term and used till the beginning of March. After its initial use for the Christmas display, the structure was repurposed as additional seating for the cafe and an events venue, allowing shows to be located closer to the catering area.

Positive Impact on Odds Farm Park

The marquee solutions provided by Cotswold Marquees have had a significant positive impact on Odds Farm Park. The marquees have allowed the park to:

• Increase capacity: The marquees have provided Odds Farm Park with additional space to accommodate more visitors, particularly during peak season.

• Enhance the visitor experience: The marquees have created a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for visitors by providing shelter from the elements and additional seating.

• Increase revenue: Using the marquee as a café extension to host Christmas display and shows increased Odds Farm Park’s revenue by providing additional seating, bringing shows closer to the café, and providing families with additional comfortable space to enjoy what the park has to offer.

The Potential for Future Collaboration

Cotswold Marquees and Odds Farm Park have a strong working relationship. The two companies are committed to providing visitors with a high-quality experience. In the future, there is the potential for further collaboration, such as:

• Wedding Marquees: Odds Farm Park's idyllic setting makes it a perfect location for weddings. Cotswold Marquees could provide beautiful and stylish marquees for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

• Seasonal Marquees: Cotswold Marquees could provide temporary marquees for Odds Farm Park to host special events throughout the year, such as Halloween festivals, Christmas displays, Easter events, summer barbecues and more.

Conclusion

The partnership between Cotswold Marquees and Odds Farm Park is a successful example of how marquees can be used to enhance the visitor experience at a popular tourist destination. The marquees have provided Odds Farm Park with increased capacity, a more comfortable environment for visitors, and the potential for new revenue streams. With a continued focus on collaboration and innovation, Cotswold Marquees and Odds Farm Park are sure to continue to provide visitors with a memorable and enjoyable experience.