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Hidden Histories: Discover Autumn at Croft Manor

A fictional National Trust-style campaign

Project Overview

Croft Manor is a fictional manor house set within ancient parkland and woodland.

During autumn, visitors usually come for the colourful leaves, but many don't realise the estate is home to:

  • veteran oak trees

  • rare fungi

  • wildlife

  • conservation projects

  • centuries of local history

The campaign encourages visitors to "look beyond the landscape" and discover the hidden stories of the estate.

 

Campaign Objectives

Increase:

  • autumn visitor numbers

  • family engagement

  • weekday visits

  • memberships

  • volunteer enquiries

  • website traffic

  • email sign-ups

while educating visitors about conservation.

 

Target Audiences

  • Families — Looking for affordable autumn activities

  • Young adults — Photography, walking, nature, Instagram-worthy destinations

  • Existing members — Encourage repeat visits.

  • Local residents — Introduce them to events they may not know exist.

  • Heritage lovers — Interested in history, architecture and gardens.

 

Campaign Theme

  • Hidden Histories

  • Tagline: Every path has a story.

 

Colour Palette

  • Deep Forest Green

  • Warm Ochre

  • Cream

 

Typography

  • Headings: Cormorant Garamond

  • Body: Source Sans 3

Website Landing Page

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Mobile Website

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Instagram Grid

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Instagram Carousel

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Social Media Stories

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Email Newsletter

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Press Release

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Tri-Fold Leaflet

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Welcome Board

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Interpretation Panel

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QR Code Board, Trail Marker & Wayfinding

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A3 Visitor Poster

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Google Display Banner / Bus Stop Advertisement

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Digital Display Banner

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Facebook / Instagram Ad

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Measuring Success

As this is a conceptual campaign, success would be measured using a combination of digital analytics and visitor engagement. Key performance indicators would include website visits, online bookings, social media reach and engagement, email open and click-through rates, press coverage, and attendance at seasonal events. Visitor feedback and repeat visits would also help assess the campaign's effectiveness and inform future marketing activity.

Campaign Reflection

This project demonstrates my ability to plan and deliver a cohesive, multi-channel communications campaign for a heritage attraction. I maintained a consistent visual identity across print and digital channels while adapting content for different audiences, from website visitors to social media followers and local press. Accessibility was considered through clear layouts, readable typography and high-contrast colour choices. Overall, the campaign showcases my skills in copywriting, content planning, branding and visual communication, while reflecting the style and objectives of organisations such as the National Trust.

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