Sarner International Ltd

22/09/2022

We're so excited to announce that Sarner have won the tender to design and deliver a new major immersive heritage attraction at the iconic Bath Assembly Rooms for the .

When completed in 1771 Bath Assembly Rooms were described as 'the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom’ and were the perfect venue for the fashionable Georgian society. They were visited by the leading figures of the age including the composers Handel and Haydn, and authors Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen who included the Assembly Rooms in some of their most famous novels.

Now the Assembly Rooms will be reinvented and re-imagined to share the history of the place and reveal the important role they played in society, in a way that will entertain and intrigue 21st century visitors. 

13/09/2022

Good afternoon from day 1 of IAAPA Expo Europe in London!

Visit us on booth 1950 to get a sneak peek at some of our exciting new projects, and also for a rare chance to get up close to some genuine iconic Doctor Who props and monsters that have featured on screen.

07/09/2022

Sarner appointed by the Science Museum Group to deliver a new groundbreaking immersive experience

We are really excited to announce that Sarner International Ltd, in partnership with Figment Productions, have been appointed by the Science Museum Group to design and build a new immersive experience to coincide with the centenary of the world's most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman.

We are delighted to be working with our Client and our partners at Figment on the project to create a truly inspiring celebration of the Scotsman, its history, engineering and the science behind steam locomotion.

Follow the link to learn more about the project and the incredible story of Flying Scotsman:
https://sarner.com/news/sarner-appointed-by-the-science-museum-group-to-deliver-a-new-groundbreaking-immersive-experience

Sarner International, in partnership with Figment Productions, have been appointed by the Science Museum Group to design and build a new immersive experience to coincide with the centenary of the world's most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman.

05/09/2022

Immersive storytelling with Sarner - Alamy Blog

Thanks for the feature Alamy.

Our Projects Director Ed Cookson explains why Sarner are technology agnostic: "For us, it’s doesn’t matter if we use projectors, or screens, or maybe we do it in a completely different way and use live actors. We’ve always got to think, what’s the best way of telling this story?”

Storytelling. That’s the key.

Click the link for the full article.

https://www.alamy.com/blog/immersive-storytelling-with-sarner?fbclid=IwAR33oigIQMn-PH03xVub5kXR7D4TDdFZAzkTHC3lBztJaNZ3VMm-ul9-TWk

Find out how Sarner synergises multiple creative disciplines into a cohesive, immersive experience.

05/09/2022

Delighted to announce this special project:

Sarner International Ltd have been working with Mid Ulster District Council to undertake a masterplanning and feasibility study for one of the most significant historical sites in Ireland, The Hill of the O’Neill in Dungannon, an ancient bastion of power for over 400 years.

The new state-of-the-art attraction will transport visitors back to medieval Ireland and immerse them in stories of dynasties, power struggles and divided loyalties.

Learn more about the project here:

https://sarner.com/news/sarner-helping-to-shape-the-next-chapter-of-the-hill-of-the-oneill

10/11/2021

Winner at 2021 AV Awards - Sarner

Sarner are delighted to announce that Bodmin Jail won ‘Themed Entertainment and Attractions Project of the Year’ at this year’s AV Awards:

https://www.avinteractive.com/av-awards/av-awards-2021-winners-announced-05-11-2021/

Congratulations to everyone involved in the project!

https://sarner.com/news/winner-at-2021-av-awards

Back Back to the news overview page Winner at 2021 AV Awards Last night Sarner's Bodmin Jail Attraction project was announced as the WINNER in the ‘Themed Entertainment and Attractions Project of the Year’ category at the 2021 AV Awards! In this photo - AV Awards winners This highly prestigio.....

09/04/2021

Careers at Sarner

EDIT: Thank you for the numerous applications we received for the Office Manager/PA role. The position has now been filled.

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We are currently looking for an experienced Office Manager / PA to join our friendly team, to help with the day-to-day administrative requirements of the business.

This role is for a 10 month maternity cover contract.

For vacancy details and to apply see https://sarner.com/careers

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Looking to join a diverse team of individuals who do great work and are also great to work with? Find out more about our latest job opportunities.

16/03/2021

Bodmin Jail Attraction | opening in a pandemic | blooloop

Check out Mollie's interview with the team at Bodmin Jail about opening a new attraction during a pandemic.
https://blooloop.com/museum/opinion/bodmin-jail-attraction-opening-in-a-pandemic/

The new Bodmin Jail attraction's Martin Lyall, CEO, & Chris Wilkes, Commercial Manager, talk to Sarner about opening in a pandemic.

22/12/2020

Many thanks to the team at Агентство стратегического развития ЦЕНТР for their experience and professionalism in organizing high profile international competitions, as evident from these behind the scene photos from our final presentation. We were delighted to be selected as a winning consortium and look forward to working closely with the client, UC Rusal to bring their vision for Krasnoyarsk Gorky Central Park to life in 2021.

21/12/2020

Sarner is delighted to share that our team, together with partners LDA Design and MAParchitects, has won a major international design competition to rethink Gorky Central Park in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, to create a stunning central park for all ages and all seasons.

Our consortium's vision sees the Park become a place of adventure and belonging. New attractions make this central green space fit for the 21st century, including two new iconic playgrounds, a sculpture park, museum, a new water-sports centre, fire pits, an outdoor cinema, cabins and stalls for winter markets, and an ice-skating track. At the heart is the ‘Gorka’, an observation tower with a slide, a striking new landmark with views over the Yenisei.

With the region’s story closely intertwined with its richness in natural resources, an immersive museum experience in the cutting-edge Media Centre will explore various facets of UC Rusal, the client behind this visionary project, and educate visitors about aluminium and its production.

Follow the link to see the video of the future Gorky Central Park https://sarner.com/news/sarner-wins-competition-to-transform-gorky-central-park-in-krasnoyarsk

Агентство стратегического развития ЦЕНТР

18/11/2020

AV trends for the attractions industry | post COVID | blooloop

Great article on the power of AV and immersive technologies to educate, entertain and enhance the shared experiences in post-Covid world. Thanks Blooloop for featuring our Bodmin Jail and Fram Museum projects. Always a pleasure to work with Moonraker vfx

https://blooloop.com/av-trends-attractions/

From augmented reality to holographic imaging, Moonraker VFX looks at the biggest AV trends innovating the global attractions industry.

17/11/2020

Qetaifan Edutainment Experience

First glimpse of the exciting educational journey awaiting visitors to the Edutainment Experience currently being developed by Sarner International Ltd for Qetaifan Projects.

The new Edutainment ride tells the story of the remarkable transformation of Doha over the last 100 years. The discovery of oil in Qatar in the 1930s kicks off the visitor’s journey, along which they learn about how oil is formed, located, drilled, extracted, transported, and used in today’s world. The story is
enhanced through special effects that include 3D mapping, animatronics, projection, theatrical lighting, heat, vibration, drilling machines and fog screens, giving visitors an exciting and thrilling immersive journey from start to finish.

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The design is subject to change.

17/11/2020

We are lucky to be able to take part in some truly visionary projects across the world. Qetaifan Island North project brings together an exceptional team of experts in their respective fields to realise the vision for this new iconic destination. Sarner International Ltd is delighted to be working with Qetaifan Projects on the cutting edge immersive edutainment experience for the brand new waterpark on the island.

16/11/2020

This month we are celebrating 1 year anniversary of Bradley Wynne joining Sarner as Lead Designer for our theme park department.

With a degree in architecture and a lifelong passion for themed entertainment, Brad began his career working as Creative Lead for Merlin Entertainments’ theme parks. He creatively directed on the development of a number of ground-breaking projects including Nemesis Sub Terra, CBeebies Land, Ice Age 4D, Zufari: Ride into Africa, Derren Brown’s Ghost Train and Wicker Man. Following his international success in the theme park industry, Bradley took a step into the Escape Room sector as Creative Director at Escape Hunt.

Since joining Sarner in 2019, Brad has been doing a brilliant job leading creative development of some of our major projects and we are delighted to have him on the team.

11/11/2020

Congratulations to our Managing Director Ross Magri for taking 1st Place in Malta International Photo Award 2019/2020 among thousands of submissions for this beautiful photograph he took of Cittadella on the Maltese island of Gozo. This photo was taken during the Feast of the Assumption, also known as Feast of Santa Maria, celebrated in Victoria, Gozo on the 15th of August. The Feast marks the ascent into heaven by the Virgin Mary.

Cittadella Visitors’ Centre is a very special project in Sarner’s portfolio of heritage attractions. The attraction, opened to the public in 2015, has attracted major international plaudits including themed entertainment industry's top honour - a TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement. By enhancing the island’s cultural identity, the project delivered an impressive 29% boost in tourism for Gozo. Head to our website to read more about the project and what made Cittadella such a unique heritage asset to work with https://sarner.com/our-work/cittadella-visitors-centre

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Sarner Showreel 2020

Sarner Showreel 2020

22/08/2020

Marhaba Information Guide

The contract for the immersive water ride in Qetaifan Island North has been awarded to British company Sarner International Ltd, and inspired by the history of oil discovery in Qatar. More details on Marhaba: bit.ly/2EbAAx0

Qetaifan Projects

22/08/2020

Qetaifan Island North offering a new Edutainment experience in its Waterpark - Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Qetaifan Island North offering a new Edutainment experience in its Waterpark - Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Qetaifan Projects, the company owned by Katara Hospitality, announced that it has awarded the design and build contract for the edutainment immersive water ride in Qetaifan Island North to the British company Sarner International; an award-Winning Design and Audiovisual Studio for the design, buildi...

07/02/2019

Sarner have an international reputation for creating immersive experiences with the help of the latest AV technology. If you are at Amsterdam's conference today, come hear Sarner MD Ross Magri speak as part of 's panel on creating immersive experiences. 12pm in Hall 8-E400

18/01/2019

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

Check out our latest case study on the revamped Norwegian Nature Centre. In the stunning setting of Norway's largest National Park, we teamed up with Sarner International Ltd to bring a very old story to life in a new way.

Norsk Natursenter Fjord Norway

24/10/2018

Sarner unveils the 13th Doctor in Blackpool

Madame Tussauds Blackpool has today launched an “out of this world” Doctor Who area, the star of which is a new wax figure replica of Jodie Whittaker. The thirteenth Doctor and her TARDIS will set up home in an immersive new area at the attraction that has been specifically designed and built by Sarner in collaboration with Merlin Entertainment and BBC Studios. Visitors will journey through four themed zones with the opportunity to touch and experience a variety of aspects of the world-famous science-fiction television show.

12/10/2018

InAVate

Sarner International Ltd are delighted to announce that our work at the Fram Museum has made the cover of this week’s InAVate Magazine. Check out pages 40 – 44 to find out more about this project:
https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=ea631797-cbe9-4f1b-aa73-fb83ec30de56

InAVate - InAVate_Oct18_Edn

12/10/2018

Installation

Installation

Can personalisation and shared experiences coexist in visitor attractions? We get insights from Alcorn McBride Inc. Holovis Sarner International Ltd

12/10/2018

Installation

Installation

Can personalisation and shared experiences coexist in visitor attractions? We get insights from Alcorn McBride Inc. Holovis Sarner International Ltd

11/09/2018

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We’re excited to announce that our Eidfjord Hardangerfjord project has been nominated for the Seatrade Destination of the Year Award 2018. Read the full list of awards and nominees here: https://www.seatradecruiseevents.com/awards/seatrade-cruise-awards-2018-finalists

15/08/2018

RegioStars Awards 2018

Sarner are proud to announce that Cittadella has been shortlisted for the RegioStars Awards, for the most innovative and original project.

Winners for this award are selected by the public, please take a moment to cast your vote by following the link below:

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/mt/regio-stars-awards/finalists_2018/cat5_fin2

Many thanks,

Sarner

European Commission – Regional Policy - Inforegio : Regiostars Awards

14/06/2018

Calvados Experience

This week, we had the pleasure to meet two WW2 veterans, Joseph Reilly (97 years old) and Steven Melinkoff (98 years old). 🇺🇸

The Greatest Generations Foundation chaired by Timothy David enabled them to come back to Normandy and to taste the famous Calvados ! 😉

14/05/2018

The Fram Museum

The Fram Museum

From 8 May a number of new attractions were available for the visitors at the Fram Museum, the highlight being the continuous 270 degrees surround film shown from the deck of Fram.

Video by Ross Magri / Sarner Ltd

11/05/2018

We're thrilled with the results of the Fram Museum Upgrades

A view of some of the new permanent attractions that have now been opened to the public.

19/04/2018

AV Stumpfl

AV Stumpfl

Servus dear AV Stumpfl friends,

we would like to congratulate Sarner International Ltd
on winning a very prestigious "TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement" for their work on the amazing Cittadella visitor centre.

You can read the official press release in full here: http://sarner.com/cittadella-visitors-centre-receives-prestigious-tea-thea-award/

And for those of you who don't know the project, here is a great video showing you the beauty of the Cittadella visitor centre:

https://vimeo.com/176055441

And yes, quite a bit of AV Stumpfl hardware was used as well :)

Kind regards,

your AV Stumpfl team

17/04/2018

AV Magazine

AV Magazine

“What makes this project so special is the combination of traditional exhibition techniques, exceptional storytelling and the 360° show finale, within the unique setting”.

That's what the Themed Entertainment Association's Thea awards committee said about Sarner International Ltd's work on the Cittadella Visitors' Centre in Malta.

13/04/2018

News & Updates - AV Design & Engineering | Sarner International

We are delighted to announce that Ross, Ed and Mike travelled to California to accept TEA's prestigious THEA Award for our distinguished work on the Cittadella Visitors's Centre in Malta. To read more about the award click here http://sarner.com/news/

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21/03/2018

It's been 3 years in the making... finally the Calvados Experience has opened its doors to the public in Normandy, France! Here are some of the Sarner team who helped make it happen along with our lovely client Marie-Anne...

07/11/2017

The best brand visitor attractions tell a story

The best brand visitor attractions tell a story. https://www.mycustomer.com/community/blogs/ed-cookson/the-best-brand-visitor-attractions-tell-a-story

Creating an immersive experience to engage customers takes more than just inviting people to look behind the scenes. The best branded experiences tell a

09/10/2017

VR for events: Keep focussed on the shared experience - Virtual Perceptions

VR for events: Keep focussed on the shared experience by Ross Magri Sarner International Ltd

https://virtualperceptions.com/2017/10/03/4831/

If you’re a fan of theme parks and visitor attractions, you’ll have seen the rising trend for VR to excite the public

02/10/2017

We are delighted to announce that Sarner International Ltd are the 2017 AV Award winners in the ‘Entertainment venue of the year’ category
https://www.avinteractive.com/news/presenting-av-awards-2017-winners-30-09-2017/

07/09/2017

Time to Start Telling Stories

Storieshttps://community.mbaworld.com/blog/b/weblog/posts/time-to-start-telling-stories

For many companies, the desire to keep operationally efficient can mean that messaging gets overlooked. Marketing can be an afterthought once the services or...

01/09/2017

GUEST BLOG: Behind the greats in business, there’s often an origin story - Digital Marketing Solutions Summit | Forum Events

Guest Blog from Sarner International Ltd.'s very own Ed Cookson: https://lnkd.in/dtsdjQe

Experiential Marketing is all rage these days, but it’s an older art of persuasion – Storytelling – that can really connect with your customers, suggests Sarner International’s Ed Cookson… Behind the greats in business, there’s often an origin story. Whether it’s Steve Jobs and Bill Gates starting t...