We’re so glad you’re thinking of organising a Window Wanderland! We look forward to welcoming you to our worldwide community.
Wanderlands reduce social isolation and bring neighbourhoods together creating magical window displays which can be developed through workshops or individually, and enjoyed by all.
“I’ve discovered roads I didn’t know about and met neighbours I’d never seen before. While we’re out looking at windows, everyone talks to everyone!”
“We had older single people participating who have never participated in community activity; likewise, we had people who believed they weren’t creative taking part.”
“I couldn’t have made it happen without your support and resources, it felt like having a trusted friend to guide us!”
Below is our step-by-step guide, it should give you all the information you need.
What is Window Wanderland?
We inspire communities to design fun, inclusive, window displays and then share them locally and with the world.
1 See what’s involved in running a Window Wanderland
Our guiding principle is that Wanderlands are local festivals run by the community. We take the pain out of organising by providing the necessary tools and support to make it all smooth and easy for you – the organisers. Ideally you will have a small team of part time people, starting around 4 months ahead to organise.
Inspired by us and want to make your own website? Then join us for free with our listing option.
If you want to put Wanderland into an existing festival or your are a Local Authority please fill out our enquiry form, as we have different packages to suit your needs.
Here’s a few words from a first time organiser.
READ our Frequently Asked Questions – these will give you all the details.
Window Wanderland on The One Show
If you’re new to the whole Wanderland idea, this is a perfect watch!
The Window Wanderland Toolkit has been so valuable, it provides templates and examples of how to word things so you don’t have to do the work! The project planning lists all the things you need to think about, and an idea of how long steps may take.”
2 Choose the right Toolkit for you
After your registration, the next step is to decide which Toolkit is best for you. These will give you the next set of resources and support to make sure your festival is a success.
There are also options to upgrade if you require more support than you’d originally thought. You’ll need a toolkit for each event that you’re organising.
If you are a larger festival or Local Authority please get in touch.
Deluxe
£150
Your festival’s website hosted with us. For first-time organisers, community organisations, Local Authorities, charities, or schools
Your own page on this site, with sign-ups and GDPR-compliant ways of contacting your makers. This includes HOME-printable maps, everything you need for a really successful festival, from getting Windowmakers on board, health and safety, to PR advice.
Listing
FREE
| Deluxe | Listing | |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation & Planning | ||
| Call yourself a Window Wanderland | ✔Yes | ✔Yes |
| A listing of your festival on our website and social media | ✔Yes | ✔Yes |
| Use of our images and films | ✔Yes | ✔Yes* |
| Your own festival page with map | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Interactive map showing locations of windows | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Email platform to keep in touch with your local window makers | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Planning toolkit with timeline | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Ideas gallery for display makers | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Add images, links and logos to your festival page | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| ‘Print at home’ downloadable maps | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Marketing | ||
| Co-host your festival on facebook | ✔Yes | ✔Yes |
| Social media advice | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Templates, flyers, posters and logos | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Health and safety information | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Festival Gallery & High res press photos | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Budget template | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Press advice | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Branding kit and survey advice | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Templates for press releases | ✔Yes | ✖No |
| Powerpoint presentation for schools | ✔Yes | ✖No |
What a fantastic Window Wanderland! A real success that really did resonate with the whole village. It was incredible to see people of all ages, enjoying themselves. We absolutely LOVED taking part. Can’t wait to do it again! ”
Proceeds from our toolkits allow us to continue our work as a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to bringing communities together and reducing isolation.
More options
We provide a range of extra support including online workshops, art kits for residents and virtual mentoring. If you to find out more, or to work in partnership with us, fill out our enquiry form to have a chat.
If you’re a larger organisation wanting to host multiple Window Wanderlands please get in touch to find out how.
3 Where and when
Once you have your toolkit you can start creating your festival with your team. Wanderlands are held throughout the year but Winter is best to light up the windows, when it gets dark early and people don’t have to go out too late to enjoy it.
The other months are also good but bear in mind other festivals are often happening in the local community. Wanderlands also prove a popular addition to traditional Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas displays.
Create your online festival page, make your map with the area that you want people to come to and let them know what you are planning to do.
4 Spread the word
Promoting your Wanderland is essential. It may be as simple as sharing your Wanderland with your street, or you could be printing thousands of flyers. With options of schools involvement, online workshops, fundraising, and showing our films online – the choice is yours.
The Toolkits have all the advice you need to market your festival successfully and, most importantly, inclusively and safely.
5 Enjoy!
Above all – enjoy it! Share your photos with us and the world. Celebrate your neighbourhood and enjoy the new community connections you make.
Already registered as an organiser? Log in to access your toolkit.