SION STABLES

Where Architectural Heritage comes alive……..

Restoration by Hearth Revolving Fund

in association with Sion Mills Buildings Preservation

Trust

Francis Hood – Project Manager Sion Stables

Project Background 1884-2016

Sion Stables -1884 as the stable block

As it was in 1990 prior to restoration

July 2008: Vesting notice served and Ggovernment agency acquires building

The Vision / Project

Sion Stables restored to include Café, Museum & Heritage Education Centre

The stables museum – no longer for horses….

Design Process for Interpreting a Heritage Site

• Content within the heritage trail app:

• Story telling based around the principles of interpretive planning

• Research, creative writing, image and multimedia selection blended into authentic experiences

• Interactive content – engaging and memorable

• Result – more visitors, increased dwell time and revenue

• Creation of a unique visitor experience.

Smartphone App Features

APP AR

Video - AR image recognition linked to interpretive panels along the trail

Project Challenges

FundingChoosing the right partners to develop

the project content and technology

Thanks Please come and talk to us at out

stand in the exhibition hall