Whether it’s a family making a visit while they’re on their ‘staycation’ or a local parent trying to entertain their bored child- tourist attractions have become a summer holiday staple.
To ensure you are making the most out of this busy period your outdoor space needs to work hard. This means that your outdoor space provides comfort and convenience that your visitors can’t stop talking about.
We are sharing some quick and easy preparation ideas so that your tourist attraction can make a long lasting impression and give your customers the best experience over the summer holiday period.
Ensure Your Furniture is Trade Ready
Having hardwearing and weather proof furniture is important. But, if that furniture isn’t clean and maintained to a high standard customers may be put off from using it.
If your establishment has picnic areas for families, ensure that these tables are clean from food crumbs, drink spillages and bird droppings.
You should also check the tables over for any damage. A wobbly or splintered bench may put your customers off.
If your picnic tables are particularly weathered or can’t be repaired you may consider replacing them. Woodberry offer delivery within 1-2 weeks and have a range of circular and a-frame picnic tables.
Prepare for Unpredictable Weather
British weather is notorious for it unpredictability. This can have a massive impact on trade for tourist attractions and hospitality sites. If you can be prepared for all weather conditions you can encourage your visitors to return more frequently and increase their visit time even when it rains.
Over periods of hot, sunny weather you may consider having sun cream dispensers available around your site. As well as this, providing free water and lots of shade with parasols will make your visitors experience more comfortable.
To prepare for the wet weather you could consider having an coat and umbrella stand at the entrance of your indoor space. This can also be helpful to staff as they don’t have to spend as much time drying they floor, and focus on customer service instead.
Additionally, if your tourist attraction is mostly outdoors, you may consider selling plastic ponchos or umbrellas to visitors that aren’t prepared for the rain.
Keeping your customers comfortable in any weather condition will make your establishment stand out and make a big impact on your guests.
Consider Your Shelter Options
Shelter is essential whether rain or shine. Parasols are a quick and affordable way to provide your guests with shade during hot weather. We offer a range of commercial grade parasols in smart, neutral colours. These come in a variety of sizes so they are ideal for covering outdoor dining tables and picnic tables.
To help make your tourist attraction less weather dependent, you may also consider providing a picnic area that is situated under a shelter. Woodberry offer a variety of wooden pergolas and gazebos that would be ideal for creating a covered picnic area.
Having a covered picnic area is also ideal for tourist attractions that welcome schools or children’s birthday parties as it allows the event to be separated from other customers.
Think About the Little Extras
You should provide enough litter bins around your site to encourage customers to keep your space tidy. This will help take some of the work load off your staff while maintaining the overall appearance of your establishment.
You may consider keeping your litter bins a short distance away from your picnic area to prevent wasps and flies from harassing your customers. As well as this, your litter bins should be emptied frequently to avoid over flowing.
In addition to this, you may want to tidy up your outdoor area by trimming any hedges, clearing the patio spaces and mowing the grass. This will help to make a positive first impression on your customer and set them up for a great experience.
Contact Our Team
Our outdoor furniture experts can offer valuable advice and recommendations on the best furniture and outdoor shelters for your site. Contact our team with any queries.
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