What is interpretation?
Interpretation is communication…
Interpretation is about telling a story…
Interpretation is a vital part of how people experience the places they visit - our towns and countryside, our historic sites and monuments, our museums and galleries.
Good interpretation will leave your visitors feeling connected, inspired and alive with curiosity. They will understand your site or collection better. They will enjoy themselves more and are more likely to return (or at least tell their friends and family to visit).
The following pages provide some introductory guidance on interpretation, and show you where to go for further information and advice. Click on each to download a PDF file containing advisory notes on:
 Interpretive planning
Writing effective interpretation
Producing interpretive panels
Making interpretation accessible for all
Evaluating interpretation
Good practice guidelines
If you don't have PDF reading software you can download it for free here.
You can access some interpretation links and references here.
Please note that although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these advisory notes, we take no responsibility for inaccurate or misleading information.
Text by David Masters, adapted from original notes by Hugh Muschamp. Design by Gavin Cheyne. Home page photograph © Independant Public Arts.
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