Cardigan Castle | Case Study | Heritage Interactive

CARDIGAN CASTLE

Having worked with Cardigan Castle a number of years ago, we were delighted when they contacted us again to expand their interpretation. Our new exhibits include a series of fun animations aimed at younger audiences, an interactive site map and online virtual tour.

CHARACTER ANIMATIONS

Our series of lively animations are designed to engage younger visitors with key historical events. Each story is told from the perspective of a different animal character, beautifully visualised by artist Joy Nevada, and voiced by local actors in both Welsh and English.

A maid cleaning as part of an animation at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

A flat and men shooting cannons as part of an animation at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

A rabbit and person featuring in a cartoon at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

We were responsible for providing all hardware for these exhibits and designed a series of mobile units to house the AV equipment. We also commissioned a signwriter to hand paint the units with each of our illustrated characters.

A man with barrels as part of an animation at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

A dog showing as part of a display at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

An otter in a river as part of an animation at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

A king at a table as part of a cartoon graphic at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

INTERACTIVE SITE PLAN

Much of the original castle no longer remains but, using our interactive site plan, visitors can now reveal its medieval layout. Working with a specialist illustrator and a local historian, we developed a series of bespoke illustrations that are incorporated into an interactive exhibit with supporting bi-lingual interpretation.

A visual of the full castle at Cardigan Castle

A visual of the South East Tower at Cardigan Castle

INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOUR

Our interactive 360-degree virtual tour enables visitors to explore the modern buildings at the Castle as well as the medieval cellar which is normally closed to the public.

The tour is available in Welsh and English and also features narrated introductions from two of the Castle’s Trustees, as well as fascinating images of the rooms prior to restoration.

An interior walkthrough showing the mystery hole at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

An interior walk through of Cardigan Castle, Wales.

An interior walk through showing wallpaper at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

An interior tour of Cardigan Castle, Wales.

THE STORY OF THE CASTLE

This film was designed to explain the colourful history of Cardigan Castle over 900 years. Our animated storybook approach helps visually reinforce the changing time periods and accommodate archive assets of varying quality. Actor Matthew Rhys provides the bi-lingual voiceover.

Heritage Interactive was responsible for all storyline and image research, working closely with community groups and a local amateur historian.

A map in a book at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

An interactive book display at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

A visual display of a street at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

A cartoon graphic at Cardigan Castle, Wales.

Exhibition design: Haley Sharpe Design

To find out more about our services and discuss your own interactive experience or museum storytelling requirements, simply contact the Heritage Interactive team.

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