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Group exploring historic architecture on guided tour

Heritage Tours & Cultural Experiences

Guided exploration of historic sites, monuments, and cultural landscapes with expert interpretation. Our tours go beyond surface-level facts to reveal the human stories, social contexts, and ongoing significance of heritage places.

What's Included

Pre-tour research and route planning
Expert guide with heritage sector credentials
Access to archival materials and primary sources
Customisable itineraries for different interests and mobility levels
Post-tour resource pack with further reading suggestions

From £187.50 per group

Based on groups up to 15 participants, 2-hour duration. Extended tours and larger groups priced individually.

Artisan hands crafting traditional pottery

Traditional Crafts Workshops

Hands-on learning experiences in historic techniques led by master craftspeople. Participants gain practical skills while understanding the cultural and economic contexts that shaped traditional making practices.

Available Disciplines

Blacksmithing and metalwork
Traditional textile techniques (weaving, spinning, natural dyeing)
Pottery and ceramics
Bookbinding and paper conservation
Woodworking and joinery
Stone carving and letter cutting

£145.00 per participant

Half-day workshop includes all materials and tools. Participants take home their completed work.

Cultural festival with traditional performances

Cultural Event Planning

Comprehensive event design and delivery for heritage-focused occasions. From intimate commemoration ceremonies to large-scale public festivals, we handle concept development, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and evaluation.

Event Types

Heritage open days and festivals
Commemoration ceremonies and memorial events
Launch events for archive collections or exhibitions
Community heritage celebration days
Living history demonstrations
Heritage skills showcases

From £825.00 per event

Includes planning consultation, event design, vendor coordination, and day-of management. Scale and complexity determine final pricing.

Historic building facade with architectural details

Heritage Site Consultancy

Strategic advice for organisations managing historic properties, collections, or cultural landscapes. We provide interpretation strategies, visitor engagement plans, and operational recommendations grounded in heritage sector best practice.

Consultancy Areas

Interpretation planning and content development
Visitor journey mapping and experience design
Accessibility audits and inclusive heritage practice
Volunteer programme development
Digital engagement strategies
Heritage impact assessments for proposed changes

£1,240.00 per project

Day-rate consultancy with bespoke scoping. Includes site visits, stakeholder interviews, written recommendations, and implementation support.

Archive & Documentation Services

Professional support for preserving, organising, and making accessible historical collections. Whether you manage an institutional archive or a community collection, we ensure materials are properly cared for and discoverable by researchers.

Services Offered

Collection assessment and preservation planning
Cataloguing to archival standards
Digitisation and metadata creation
Oral history recording and transcription
Community archive development
Finding aids and research guides

£675.00 per collection

Pricing based on collection size and complexity. Initial assessment provided to determine scope and timelines.

Students engaged in cultural education session

Cultural Education Programmes

Curriculum-linked sessions that bring history to life through interaction with primary sources, hands-on activities, and site-based learning. Designed for key stages 2-5 and higher education, with adaptations for adult learners.

Programme Features

Alignment with national curriculum standards
Use of archival materials and historical objects
Active learning methodologies
Pre-visit resources for teachers
Post-visit activities and assessment support
Professional development for educators

£295.00 per programme

Covers session planning, delivery, and supporting materials for up to 30 students. Multi-session programmes available at reduced rates.

Heritage Services