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1 LONGLEAT FOR BUSINESS

3 In the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, in a spectacular setting of landscaped parkland, lakes and formal gardens lies Longleat. You ll struggle to find another venue as inspiring. In 1966, Longleat blazed a trail by becoming the first location outside of Africa to open a drivethrough safari. Over 50 years on and Longleat remains one of the UK s leading tourist attractions Boasting a menagerie of animals, high Elizabethan architecture, hundreds of acres of parkland, and an enduring ethos of innovation and wonder, Longleat is the perfect setting for your corporate event. Whether you have a specific event in mind, or are flexible with options, we promise to deliver an experience your clients and teams will be talking about for a very long time.

4 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

5 Longleat is a setting of beauty and inspiration, perfect for gathering your delegates for a meeting with a difference. With full and half day conference packages, and a number of optional extras available, you can create your own bespoke meeting and tie in a variety of activities or catering options to suit you. You have a choice between three unique spaces: Lord Bath s Banqueting Suite; a sophisticated venue, of distinguished ancestry for up to 45 delegates. The Green Library; an intimate venue set in the heart of Longleat for up to 20 delegates. The Longhouse; one of the largest self-contained corporate event spaces in Wiltshire for up to 400.

CASE STUDY BIAZA & EAZA INVERTEBRATE CONFERENCE Client goal: Leverage Longleat s BIAZA & EAZA partnerships to host a spectacular meeting of the minds, acknowledging the recent learnings around

6 CASE STUDY BIAZA & EAZA INVERTEBRATE CONFERENCE Client goal: Leverage Longleat s BIAZA & EAZA partnerships to host a spectacular meeting of the minds, acknowledging the recent learnings around terrestrial invertebrates with relevant advisory groups and keepers. Event provided: Use the Longhouse as a base for speakers, presentations, demonstrations and workshops throughout a two day period, including catering and AV support throughout. Testimonial: There s always scope for learning new things and improving the care we all give to our bug collections. To be able to do that not only at Longleat itself, but in such an amazing space as the Longhouse has made it all the easier. Graeme Dick of Longleat

7 FUN DAYS

With award-winning attractions, thousands of animals and annual events calendars which bring the Estate to life, Longleat undoubtedly provides an

Corporate groups have access to generous discounts on park tickets and events (30%+), and are able to book for special events well before the general

8 With award-winning attractions, thousands of animals and annual events calendars which bring the Estate to life, Longleat undoubtedly provides an adventurepacked day, as standard. Corporate groups have access to generous discounts on park tickets and events (30%+), and are able to book for special events well before the general public. Bring your guests to immerse themselves in this astonishing world of adventure, and enhance their day with lunch or souvenir vouchers, book out private safari buses, exclusive Jungle Cruise trips, or for the playful; face painters, photo booths and balloon modellers.

9 CASE STUDY BELL CORNWELL Client goal: Experience work and play at Longleat, with the vocational element of a meeting followed by activities. Event provided: Meeting and activity day, with private house tour, buffet lunch, private Jungle Cruise and Afternoon Tea in The Orangery. Testimonial: The staff were first class, and were really helpful, they are a credit to you and Longleat. The food was truly wonderful, you must pass this onto your chef as he did a grand job. The House tour was really informative, and the Jungle Cruise was great fun. Diane of Bell Cornwell LLP

10 VIP DAYS

As Longleat VIPs, your delegates can access behind the scenes areas and will have the opportunity to get even closer to the famous and magnificent

Along with the guidance of exclusive VIP drivers and knowledgeable keepers, your team will become truly immersed in a thrilling safari adventure.

11 As Longleat VIPs, your delegates can access behind the scenes areas and will have the opportunity to get even closer to the famous and magnificent animal residents of the Estate. Along with the guidance of exclusive VIP drivers and knowledgeable keepers, your team will become truly immersed in a thrilling safari adventure. Add in a sumptuous meal in Lord Bath s Banqueting Suite or grab and go with homemade pastries or bacon rolls to fuel your adventure as our VIPs. Preferred animals? A range of budgets? Full day vs. halfday? We will work with you to design your perfect VIP Experience.

12 CASE STUDY TM GROUP Client goal: VIP and activity day at Longleat as a reward for the winning team of WCW. Event provided: Half-day VIP Experience and lunch in Lord Bath s Banqueting Suite, followed by team building activity, crafting enrichment devices for the lemurs. Testimonial: The Banqueting Suite was amazing those that attended were very impressed [the food and drink was] absolutely delicious :) The day overall was fantastic everyone was friendly and welcoming. Obviously the park itself is impressive and the VIP Experience of going behind the scenes made it extra special Everyone absolutely loved the day. Hannah Dukes of The TM Group

13 TEAM BUILDING

If you re looking for something engaging and exciting for your team away day, then Longleat has many exclusive company team building packages and ideas for you.

Some inspiration: Safari VIP Experience get up-close and personal with Longleat Safari s residents with an exclusive tour.

14 If you re looking for something engaging and exciting for your team away day, then Longleat has many exclusive company team building packages and ideas for you. You can take a trip around the Safari Drive-through, go on a Longleat treasure hunt or even build enrichment devices for some of our animal residents. Some inspiration: Safari VIP Experience get up-close and personal with Longleat Safari s residents with an exclusive tour. Enrichment Workshop challenge your guests to a team building workshop that gives back, by crafting and building devices for our animal residents to enjoy. Looking for a brainteaser? the Longleat Treasure Hunt brings out the competitiveness in everyone. House & Gardens Tour go behind the scenes of Longleat House to discover its intriguing and salacious history.

CASE STUDY BIAZA COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE Client goal: To bring together stakeholders representing marketing, PR and communications teams of BIAZA accredited animal collections, to explore the goal

15 CASE STUDY BIAZA COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE Client goal: To bring together stakeholders representing marketing, PR and communications teams of BIAZA accredited animal collections, to explore the goal of connecting people with nature. Event provided: Use the Longhouse as a base for international and celebrity speakers, demonstrations and interactive workshops over a two day period. Three course dinner in The Great Hall of Longleat House on one evening. Testimonial: Amazing location, great food and such a well organised itinerary. The team building activity was such a good laugh and really helped break the ice. But seeing the Festival of Light I had no idea how massive and spectacular they were that was the real icing on the cake for me. Jamie Toffrey of The Welsh Mountain Zoo

16 BESPOKE & OUTDOOR EVENTS

Is your event something spectacular, which cannot be selected off the shelf?

Longleat has a worldclass events team who deliver our seasonal events with unflappable precision and finesse.

and a setting with real gravitas then look no further.

17 Is your event something spectacular, which cannot be selected off the shelf? Thousands of guests to please, or in need of a captive audience? Longleat has a worldclass events team who deliver our seasonal events with unflappable precision and finesse. If your event needs the wow factor, big builds and break downs, years of planning, a team who are logistical masterminds and a setting with real gravitas then look no further. Whether it be for product launches, awards shows, exhibitions, fashion shows, festivals or helicopter demos, we can offer hundreds of acres of land, a guaranteed ABC1 footfall, fully self-contained event building, inhouse events, security, catering and hosting teams, plus an innovative and adventurous spirit.

18 CASE STUDY CARL ZEISS LTD. Client goal: Host product launch for high end, newly developed lens equipment over two days. Event provided: Hire of the Longhouse with catering, theming and product demonstrations. Testimonial: The event went well, Event Manager was excellent and I would be grateful if you could pass that onto her and management. Jon Newton of Carl Zeiss Ltd.

19 DINING, RECEPTIONS & CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Receptions, dinners and all-important Christmas parties can be hosted in a number of different areas of the Park and House.

20 Many of Longleat s animal residents come to life after dark, and your delegates have the chance to join in on the fun. Bring your guests to dine in style in a stately Elizabethan home, or let their hair down for a lively end of year celebration. Receptions, dinners and all-important Christmas parties can be hosted in a number of different areas of the Park and House. We can tailor the setting and style to fit with your event, budget and numbers. If you re a smaller group but crave a big night, then consider our shared Christmas party nights where parties as small as ten can experience an immersive night of fine dining, live entertainment and extraordinary theming.

CASE STUDY THE LONGLEAT FUNFAIR Client goal: To leverage venue advantages to host a spectacular end of year celebration for the teams at Longleat, Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Longleat Forestry and

21 CASE STUDY THE LONGLEAT FUNFAIR Client goal: To leverage venue advantages to host a spectacular end of year celebration for the teams at Longleat, Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Longleat Forestry and Longleat Hotels. Event provided: Use the Longhouse and the adjoining outdoor space to lay on funfair rides and games, a live band, full bar plus seating and dance floor for over 400 guests. Testimonial: Sometimes you just don t see what s possible until it s all here and you re like wow, that all fit and works really well! Leon Troake of Cheddar Gorge & Caves

22 YOUR MOOD BOARD A selection of itinerary inspiration to show you the types of adventures and escape we can design for you. A MEETING WITH TEAM BUILDING 8:30am Arrive at Longleat to be welcomed into the prestigious House to be served fresh coffee and tea with a selection of pastries and granola. Ideal for am Begin your private meeting in Lord Bath s Banqueting Suite, located in the penthouse of the House. 10am Refreshments of tea and coffee, homemade tray bakes and fruit juices to be served in the breakout room. 12:30pm Sumptuous forked buffet to be served in Lord Bath s Banqueting Suite. 1:30pm You will be taken to your workshop to find out which of Longleat s famous animals you will be building an enrichment device for. You could arrange this by team for a competitive edge, or simply work together to create a masterpiece. +!?? 4pm Take your devices, with a keeper, to the animal recipients and experience their reactions first-hand. 5pm Enjoy the remainder of your day wandering Longleat s attractions at your own leisure, with all access passes.

23 ADVENTURE VIP ACITIVITY DAY Ideal for fewer than 30 9:30am Arrive at Longleat Safari VIP area, welcomed by fresh tea, coffee and pastries. 10am Set off in exclusive VIP 4x4 Land Rovers to experience an immersive off-roading Safari adventure, with opportunities to get even closer to the animals with your own personal guide. 1pm Dropped off at the front of Longleat House for a two-course buffet lunch in the exquisite Lord Bath s Banqueting Suite. 2:30pm Board the Jungle Cruise for your own private excursion, feed the sea lions and see if you can spot the hippos and gorillas during your voyage. This includes your own tour guide. 3:15pm Meet the keepers in Animal Adventure and get some up-close handling and feeding experiences with some of our smaller residents; this could include meerkats, penguins, red pandas, reptiles, or many more. 4:15pm Collect your drink or ice cream voucher and enjoy the rest of your day exploring Longleat s attractions and House, with all access passes.

24 FESTIVE EXCLUSIVE DAY 10am Ideal for over 5,000 Arrive at Longleat s gates for your company s own exclusive access to the famous Festival of Light. 10:30am Board exclusive safari buses throughout the day to take private adventures through the Safari Park, with your own expert guide giving a tour. 12pm Your own face painters, balloon modellers, caricaturists and themed photo booths have been set up. 1pm Enjoy rolling, freshly prepared, seated festive lunch in the Longhouse (depending on numbers). All day Enjoy full access to all of Longleat s attractions, with all access tickets. From 4pm Enjoy Longleat s famous Festival of Light, take a tour around the grounds and immerse yourselves in the enchanting world created by the lanterns. Visit Longleat House s themed rooms which are dressed to opulent perfection or even take a ride on the Santa Train. 7pm Collect your goody bags to take home, branded with your own company logo as a memento of the day. +

25 THE LONGHOUSE CHRISTMAS PARTY 7pm Arrive at the prestigious Longhouse at Longleat to be served mulled wine and enjoy access to the spectacular Festival of Light lantern displays. 8pm Make your way back to the Longhouse to enjoy a prosecco reception. 8:30pm Sit down to a delicious three course festive dinner, finished with coffee and mints. 10pm After your meal enjoy a live band performance and private bar service. You will have your own dedicated event manager, fully decorated event room, inclusive of table decorations and themed lighting. Ideal for for an exclusive party, or from ten for a shared night OR X20 COMPANY FUN DAY AT THE LONGHOUSE 10am Arrive at the Longhouse to be welcomed by fresh bacon rolls, a fruit platter, fresh tea and coffee. 11am Board your exclusive safari bus from the Longhouse entrance to take a private adventure through the Safari Park, with your own expert guide giving a tour. 1pm Enjoy rolling, freshly prepared BBQ in the Longhouse (depending on numbers). 1:30pm Ideal for over 150 Have exclusive access to the Longhouse where your own face painter, balloon modeller, and photo booth have been set up for the rest of the day. 2:15pm Enjoy full access to all of Longleat s attractions and the House. 6pm Collect your goody bags to take home, branded with your own company logo as a memento of the day. X10

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