Advertising Materials

Advertise Your Business at Barrow BID Events

Promote your business at Barrow BID’s large-scale events and reach thousands of potential customers in the heart of Barrow Town Centre.

Our popular town centre events attract up to 40,000 visitors (based on footfall data), offering an exceptional opportunity for high-visibility advertising in busy, high-footfall locations.

High-Impact Advertising Opportunities

Your brand can be prominently displayed on event barrier banners positioned throughout key areas such as arenas and main pedestrian routes.

Looking for even greater visibility? Upgrade to our large feather flags - designed to stand out and maximise brand exposure in crowded event spaces.

Why Advertise with Barrow BID?

Reach large, engaged audiences at free to attend community events
Showcase your business in prime town centre locations
Benefit from cost effective, reusable advertising - keep your banner or flag after the event
Support the local economy - all advertising revenue is reinvested into growing and improving our events each year

By advertising with Barrow BID, you’re not just promoting your business - you’re actively supporting Barrow town centre and its wider business community.

Already Advertised With Us?

If you’ve previously advertised with Barrow BID, you can take advantage of our “display-only” option, allowing you to reuse your existing banner or feather flag at our events.

Advertising opportunities are available at the following events:

Dino Day (Sat 16th May 2026)
Festival of Transport (Sat 18th July 2026)
Barrow Soapbox Derby (Sat 15th August 2026)
Autumn Fest (Sat 24th Oct 2026)

What Businesses Need To Know:

Banners

Banners to be provided by Barrow BID

Event number	Cost:	Levy paying business cost
One event	£95	(£90 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Two events	£140	(£130 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Three events	£165	(£145 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
All four events	£185	(£165 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)

Flags

Feather Flags to be provided by Barrow BID

Event number	Cost:	Levy paying business cost
One event	£280	(£270 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Two events	£420	(£400 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Three events	£510	(£470 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
All four events	£580	(£540 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)

Already have your own banner or feather flag purchased from us previously:

Banners and Feather Flags for display only to be provided by your business

Banner Cost (DISPLAY ONLY):

Event number	Cost:	Levy paying business cost
One event	£55	(£50 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Two events	£90	(£80 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Three events	£115	(£95 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
All four events	£135	(£115 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)

Feather Flag Cost (DISPLAY ONLY):

Event number	Cost:	Levy paying business cost
One event	£145	(£130 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Two events	£255	(£235 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
Three events	£345	(£305 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)
All four events	£415	(£375 for BID Levy Paying businesses/Associate Members)

Additional Information for Event Advertising

Please review the following details before booking your Barrow BID event advertising:

Banner Specifications

Size: 1850mm (W) x 800mm (H)
“Display only” banners must match this size
For larger banners, contact: projects2@barrowbid.co.uk

Feather Flags

3.2m high, single-sided
Supplied with bases for outdoor use

Collection & Reuse
All banners and flags can be collected after events for future use, providing added value for your business.

Artwork Requirements

Businesses must supply their own artwork/content
Free basic design includes: logo, contact details, website, social media links, and a solid background
More complex designs available on request (quote provided upon request)
Artwork will be requested via email shortly after registration

Important

No refunds for artwork errors after final sign-off
Invoices issued within 21 days of purchase

Artwork Information:

Please find below details of the artwork requirements. Please note that any artwork must be supplied in the required format and within the deadlines set out above.

Please Note: Failure to supply the required artwork within print deadlines may result in your advertising materials not being displayed at your chosen event. We are unable to accept refunds for custom made advertising materials.