Brief
For almost a decade, We Are Placemaking has proudly partnered with Howard de Walden Estate to deliver the annual Marylebone Summer Festival, a much-loved community event that celebrates the people, businesses and unique character of Marylebone Village.
Howard de Walden Estate is responsible for overseeing a diverse community of residents, educational institutions and businesses, including the retail and leisure destination of Marylebone Village and the world-renowned healthcare providers of the Harley Street Health District. Working together over the past nine years, we have helped bring the Estate’s vision for the festival to life through thoughtful planning, stakeholder collaboration and seamless event delivery.
Held on Sunday 14 June, the free community festival transformed the streets of Marylebone into a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. The event featured around 100 artisan food, drink and retail stalls, showcasing the very best of local independent businesses alongside entertainment for all ages.
Visitors enjoyed a programme of live music, centred around a stage in Paddington Street Gardens, while families explored dedicated children’s activities and four-legged visitors were welcomed to the popular Bark in the Park area.
The client’s ambition was to create a welcoming event that celebrated the local community, increased footfall across Marylebone Village and highlighted the area’s outstanding businesses. Drawing on our long-standing relationship with Howard de Walden Estate, We Are Placemaking developed and delivered an event that reflected the unique identity of the neighbourhood while providing a safe and engaging experience for everyone involved.
Images Credit: John Sturrock
What we did
- Event production and management from planning through to live delivery.
- Stakeholder engagement with Howard de Walden Estate, local businesses, residents and key partners.
- Budget development and financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Close collaboration with We Are OPS, who managed Health & Safety planning and operational compliance.
- On-the-ground delivery support from The Fair, ensuring smooth event operations during build and live event days.
- Coordination of approximately 100 artisan food, drink and retail traders.
- Delivery of one live music stage in Paddington Street Gardens.
- Management of the family activities and Bark in the Park activation.
- Ongoing liaison with suppliers and event partners to ensure a high-quality visitor experience.
Results
- Successfully delivered another edition of the Marylebone Summer Festival as part of a trusted nine-year partnership with Howard de Walden Estate.
- Created a welcoming event that encouraged visitors to explore and support Marylebone Village’s businesses.
- Brought together residents, local organisations and independent traders in a vibrant celebration of the local community.
- Showcased around 100 artisan food, drink and retail businesses.
- Delivered a programme of live entertainment alongside family-friendly attractions and dog-friendly activities.
- Demonstrated effective collaboration between We Are Placemaking, We Are OPS and The Fair to deliver a safe, professionally managed event.
