Visitor Experience

Sensory Mapping

Sensory Mapping is a technique developed by the Sensory Trust to quantify the sensory experiences of a site. Everyone has a favourite spot in a park or open space, and everyone has places they feel uncomfortable in. It’s often assumed that this is simply down to personal preferences and that individual “taste” can’t be quantified in any meaningful way but Sensory Mapping gives results that enable site managers to identify areas of sensory richness and plan access improvements accordingly. More about Sensory Mapping...

Sensory Richness Assessment

This work package is suitable for existing parks, gardens and open spaces, where managers and designers want to assess the range of sensory experiences their site offers, and how they can be improved upon and made more accessible.

It is also ideal where a redesign is considered, or before undertaking an access audit on a large site. The combination of access information and quality of experience information can be used to prioritise work and to focus access work on the sensory "hot-spots".

The planting scheme, landscape infrastructure and furniture and art installations will all be included in the assessment. More about Sensory Richness Assessments...

Sensory Trails

A different way to experience the same space, Sensory Trails have been successfully developed with the National Trust as a complement to their existing historic or nature-focused trails. Sensory Trails add another layer of richness to a site, improving the visitor experience and encouraging repeat visitors.