Bath Skyline

We have worked with Lisa at the National Trust Bath Skyline property over the last 2 years on several projects and she has helped us to deliver some extremely high quality interpretation that has proved very popular with our visitors.

Robert Holden, NT Lead Ranger Bath Skyline

Project profile

Illustration of Bath by Nick Hirst

The site

Bath Skyline is the identity of the 500 acres of countryside that the National Trust own and care for on the south east side of the World Heritage Site of Bath. Flower-rich limestone hills, secluded valleys and wooded slopes attract locals and visitors alike to revel in the tranquility and beauty of the countryside just a stones throw from the city centre. From the hillsides, panoramic views of the city and beyond provide a sense of space and a dramatic contrast to the intensity of the city.

The brief

To create a consistent branded experience for all the countryside furniture and interpretation literature.
To redesign the existing map for the popular Bath Skyline Walk
Design a format for a series of short walks
Design and produce a leaflet for a woodland play area and fairy trail

Services provided by Lisa Kirman

Evaluation of all elements of the project brief in conjunction with client aims and visitor market research.
Research into site heritage, services, facilities, related Bath experiences and existing publications, potential new walk routes

Creative development of a family trail
Creative development of a series of walks connecting countryside and city.
Copy writing
Concepts and branding for countryside furniture and literature
Budget and programme management
Management and coordination of illustrators, graphic designer, craftsmen, editor.
Design and printing of two DL size leaflets

Illustration by Gaynor Fuge

Outputs

A family trail incorporating the existing woodland play and fairy trail and consisting of 5 activity stations on a 2 mile circular route, with coordinated leaflet, associated activity sheets sheets, onsite benches, information and way marking.
A new short walk connecting the city centre and its countryside setting with an associated leaflet titled “Walk to the View”.
New bespoke benches and way marking providing a cohesive image for the skyline furniture.