After much hard work, the installation of Halesworth’s bold new Wayfinding and signage system is now complete. A major investment in the town’s future by the Town Council, the 13 information boards and several more finger posts do more than just help guide visitors around the town, they bring Halesworth’s rich and fascinating history to life. The signs are now a prominent and effective feature of the town and each of the large information boards has been carefully researched and designed, with help from the Halesworth & District Museum and some wonderful old photographs, to share the stories of Halesworth. Visitors and residents alike can read the boards to discover where the Victorian children used to ice skate, how the many brewers of Halesworth transported their Malt, in which building a mummified cat was discovered, and many other colourful tales!
The boards also display a new town map and detailed directional information, improving the connectivity of the town, guiding visitors around key areas including the railway station, museum, library, Thoroughfare, mediaeval Market Place, Art Gallery, Town Park, Millennium Green and the New Cut Arts Centre. The Thoroughfare, which is home to many local and independent shops, now boasts a new information board, town map and noticeboard as part of the project. Both locals and visitors have taken great interest in the boards and people of all ages have been seen enjoying the stories and photographs. Join in the quiz as part of Halesworth’s Heritage Day event on Saturday 7th September, and take a tour of the Wayfinding boards to find the answers.
The Town Council has received positive feedback, with one resident commenting:
“They are a splendid addition to the town and in particular visitors. I can see that there has been a lot of work put in to their design which is clear, colourful and full of interesting information not just for tourists but also for many residents.”
Halesworth has gone from strength to strength recently with a revitalised Wednesday morning Market, more shops opening throughout the town, a new town marketing brand and website and now the Wayfinding system. The Wayfinding has already sparked interest from other local towns, some even arranging to come and take a tour of the signage. Truly, a project Halesworth can be proud of.
