Project: Highlighting cultural heritage, wildlife & Landscapes
Project: Highlighting cultural heritage, wildlife & Landscapes
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Located within Northumberland National Park, Redesdale is an area rich in cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of history and a distinctive natural landscape.
Today, its thriving wildlife, peaceful villages, and Roman remains sit in contrast to its past, including the site of the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, one of the most significant medieval conflicts in the region.
For this project we collaborated with The Creative Core and the brief was to deliver heritage and wayfinding signage that could sensitively interpret this layered history while performing reliably in a high-traffic, outdoor environment, ensuring clarity, durability, and long-term visual quality for visitors.
Delivering new signage for Redesdale, set within Northumberland National Park, required a careful balance between heritage interpretation and robust outdoor performance.
Located in an exposed rural landscape, the signage needed to withstand year-round weather conditions, including prolonged UV exposure, wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations, while also coping with high visitor footfall.
Ensuring long-term durability, legibility, and visual consistency was essential to avoid premature deterioration and ongoing maintenance.
Equally important was the sensitivity of the setting. With a landscape shaped by Roman occupation and medieval conflict, including the Battle of Otterburn, the signage needed to sit comfortably within its surroundings, enhancing understanding without detracting from the area’s historic character.
The challenge was therefore to deliver high-quality, long-lasting wayfinding and interpretation that would guide visitors clearly, respect the significance of the site, and continue to perform, both visually and structurally, over time.
The completed scheme delivers a high-quality interpretation and wayfinding solution across Redesdale, using a combination of ecoDURA and primaDURA panels for long-term outdoor performance.
Installed at over a dozen locations, the signage takes the form of lecterns and structural monoliths, providing clear orientation and interpretation while sitting comfortably within the landscape. The use of both materials allows each installation to balance durability, visual quality, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the signage remains legible and visually consistent over time.
Designed by The Creative Core as part of the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership Scheme, the project demonstrates how robust, well-finished signage materials can support heritage-led regeneration in demanding outdoor environments.
The result is a cohesive, low-maintenance signage scheme that enhances visitor understanding, supports long-term wayfinding, and continues to perform across a heavily used, exposed rural setting.
From materials to finishes, our signage products are selected to deliver exceptional results. Designed for both performance and aesthetic impact, they help every project make a lasting impression.
From materials to finishes, our signage products are selected to deliver exceptional results. Designed for both performance and aesthetic impact, they help every project make a lasting impression.
