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We are Katapult
We are an award-winning, internationally-renowned themed attraction design company based in the UK. We specialise in designing theme parks, visitor attractions, experiences and iconic destinations. We are also the world's first themed attraction design company to be certified with B-Corp status.
Creating family moments
Discover how we work with clients such as The LEGO® Group and Merlin Entertainments to create playful, family experiences.
Thrilling theme park guests
We love working alongside theme park operators to create the most thrilling rides and guest experiences.
Transforming museum stories
Look at how we have transformed museum and heritage attractions into immersive and engaging icons.
Making delicious memories
Let's make your F&B and retail spaces an exciting destination, helping drive dwell time and spend.
Designing beloved worlds
Our expertise in IP design and brand guardians make us the go-to company for IP-based experiences.
Bringing ideas to life
We thrive on bringing the most loved IPs and characters to life in location based entertainment.
Exploring influential destinations
Our team are passionate about visiting and creating attractions and destinations globally.
Forging community relationships
From our industry friends and colleagues, to our local community in Derby. We are a people-first company that value real relationships.
Leading our industry
We are long-serving members of the largest industry memberships, we also hold positions at board level at TEA, Experience UK and BALPPA.
Innovating with themed resorts
Check-in to a new world with themed resort design and hotel design, featuring family entertainment and waterparks.
Rejuvenating destinations
See how we're taking our expertise in themed entertainment to rejuvenate city centre destinations.
Collaborating on new experiences
Discover how we're working in collaboration with investors, IP owners and consultants to bring new experiences to the market.
Step into our world
We love to share our passion for the leisure and themed entertainment industry. Take a step into our world and discover our thoughts, insights and current studies across theme parks and visitor attractions.
Dawn Foote appointed Vice President of TEA EME
Katapult Co-Founder, Dawn Foote, has been appointed Vice President of the Themed Entertainment Association Europe and Middle East.
A Christmas message from Katapult
Hear the thoughts from Katapult Co-Founders Dawn Foote and Phil Higgins as the company's journey in 2024.
What are the top theme park rides of 2024?
In our fourth podcast episode, we quizzed Katapult Co-Founders Dawn Foote and Phil Higgins about their top theme park rides of 2024. Listen
The global story shortage: remakes, reboots and themed entertainment
Our Creative Strategy Director, Kelly Herrick, discusses the ongoing shortage of stories and its impact on the themed entertainment industry
Successful week at IAAPA Orlando 2024 for the Katapult team
What a week in Orlando! Thanks for all the great conversations and memories. 2025 is going to be awesome. Here's a snapshot of our time in O
Are digital guest journeys delivering success in themed attractions?
Join industry experts as they uncover the opportunities and issues in today's digital guest journeys at theme parks and attractions.
Katapult at BALPPA AGM 2025
Our Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer will be in attendance at the BALPPA AGM in 2025, as part of his board of directors responsibilitie
Katapult at SXSW 2025
Step into the future with Katapult at SXSW, as we take to the stage for a workshop dedicated to curiousity. See us as Austin, Texas, USA.
Katapult at Cultural Enterprise Conference 2025
Discover the magic of insights to unlock amazing visitor attractions with our team at the Cultural Enterprises Conferece & Trade Show in Liv
Katapult at TEA INSPIRE & Thea Awards Gala 2025
Katapult will be in attendance at the INSPIRE and Awards Gala event, which is dedicated to inspiring audiences with peer-led learning and ex
Katapult at IAAPA Summit: Latin America and Caribbean 2025
Katapult will once again be attending the IAAPA Summit: Latin America and Caribbean in March 2025, to meet with clients and industry friends
Katapult at Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo 2025
Katapult will once again be in attendance at the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo, taking place in Riyadh in 2025.
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