According to a consumer insight report carried out by Carlsberg UK, 2015/2016, 33% of adults visit a pub, with their children each month.
During the glorious summer weather and as we approach the school holiday season, families spend more of their time frequenting the inviting commercial outdoor space, available at public houses and retaurants. It is therefore crucial that you offer an enjoyable customer experience, not only for the paying adults, but also for the ‘little people’ who visit. Creating an environment where the children can play safely and be entertained, allowing adults, that much needed ‘me time’ will ensure families return, month after month.
Here at Woodberry we have compiled a list of our favourite ideas to entertain children outdoors.
Face Painting
This is a fun and colourful way for children to allow their imagination to run wild as they take on the persona of the character they have been decorated as. Parents also enjoy releasing their inner child by having their faces made up. We love the face painting kits available at Snazaroo and they also have some pretty amazing, ‘how to guides’ for painting everything from princesses to pirates.
Note, it is advisable to check with the parents, that their children have no skin allergies or infection before you start face painting.
Balloon Modeling
There cannot be many children who are not utterly mesmerized by the skill of balloon modeling; who couldnt resist a brightly coloured latex flamingo? This is actually a very easy skill to learn, and can offer hours of fun as children watch with fascination at how their little animals are created. And then use their imagination to play with their newly made ‘pet.’Balloon modeling kits are readily available and contain everything you need to start this activity.
Fire Toys, a Brighton based company have the most superb balloon kits, that include instructions on how to make balloon models.
Giveaways
There is no greater pleasure to a child than receiving a gift whilst enjoying a leisure experience with the family. Branded giveaways are also the ideal way to remind people of who you are, long after they have left your property.
The traditional yoyo, available in an array of primary colours can keep a child’s attention for a long time, as they become more and more determined to master the skill of precisely how to yoyo. These promotional yoyos available from AMT Marketing, are a really good choice, available in a selection of finishes and offer name or logo print options. Also available from AMT Marketing is another children’s classic, the bubble blower. Children can spend hours, trying to blow the biggest bubble imaginable, then squealing with excitement as it floats off into the sky. Again, these items are available with logo print options, allowing you to promote your brand.
Whilst we think about it, have you checked out our beautiful range of ‘A-Frame’ tables? The standard 6 seater table, is a traditional design and a very popular choice in family friendly pub gardens, offering plenty of room to manoeuvre around
Do you have any ideas for entertaining children when they visit your premises. If so, we would love to hear from you and see your pictures.
For more information on our extensive range of commercial outdoor furniture and accessories please contact [email protected].