- Walking Distance involved un UK's first Twitter TrailMay 17th, 2010
As a destination marketing company, Walking Distance manages and co-ordinates the marketing activities for Hampshire’s Top Attractions, a marketing consortium composed of the county’s leading visitor attractions. With the aim to promote the region to visitors outside Hampshire, Walking Distance project manages the group’s activities from strategy, membership campaigns and budget management to distribution campaigns and implementing a wide range of marketing activities including social media campaigns.
- Southampton has pocketfuls of ideas for days outMarch 19th, 2010
Southampton is world-famous as a centre of maritime history but did you know it has won numerous awards for its wonderful parks and green spaces? And how about an attractive, vibrant city bursting with culture, with an entertainment scene to suit a wide array of interests from exciting live music to reflective visual art? Capture the essence of the city in the free and official guide to Southampton.
- Major Boost for Hamble Valley as new Member’s Association launchedJanuary 15th, 2010
Small businesses in the Hamble Valley are set to receive a major boost with the formation of a new member’s association aimed at developing the already thriving tourist industry. The Hamble Valley Member’s Association will provide skills training, marketing and promotional support to companies in the tourist sector locally, a sector that contributes over £155 million to the local economy and supports thousands of jobs!
- Flying and running the distanceOctober 1st, 2009
Destination marketing company Walking Distance, based in the city centre has been supporting staff on a number of recent personal challenges.
- Fresh face for a growing small business!April 22nd, 2010
Lucy-Jane Attrill has joined the dynamic team to support Walking Distance’s Marketing department on projects including the What’s On guide for Southampton – page one which is soon to launch a new service for events and the Hamble Valley; a visitor destination managed and promoted by Walking Distance providing business and marketing support to small businesses in the Hamble Valley area. Lucy will also be handling PR and implementing her marketing expertise across marketing communications and activities.
- Hamble Valley sows the seeds for a Great Day Out!January 26th, 2010
Looking to add a fresh and distinctive region to your 2010 itinerary? One with glorious countryside with far-reaching waterside vistas just waiting to be explored? Or how about a taste of the delicious home-cooked food the area is renowned for? Why not offer a trip to Hampshire’s beautiful yet barely discovered Hamble Valley
- Walking MapsJanuary 11th, 2010
Walking is often the best way to absorb the environment, to familiarise yourself with land marks - particularly in cities. To build up the kind of memory grammar that enables you to navigate, remember and form associations. By walking, there is also more opportunity to stay fitter and healthy, and to witness the subtle drama of the streets - the encounters and the meeting places - all of which link together to build up an internal map within your mind.
- Walking trails encompass the Hamble peninsular for a summer of exploration!June 1st, 2009
According to the Ramblers Association, 15% of all day/leisure trips include a walk with 77% of adults walking for pleasure. Walking Distance produce a number of publications allowing visitors and residents to discover a different side to the Hamble Valley with a series of trails and guided walks.
