The most powerful stories are the ones people can step inside.
Case Study
The most memorable stories are the ones people can experience for themselves. We design immersive exhibitions, installations, workshops and visitor experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and create genuine emotional connections.
Whether you're bringing history to life, launching a new attraction or developing a cultural project, we create experiences that audiences will remember long after they've left.
In partnership with the National Trust at Trelissick, Dark Cornwall Studio delivered an immersive folkloric experience that combined life size creature builds with live performance. Stilt walkers, harpists, dancers and storytellers brought Cornish folklore into the landscape, while our team managed the full execution of the event onsite, working closely with the National Trust to meet heritage preservation and health and safety requirements.
In the lead up, we shared the full making process with our audience, from initial builds to final installation. We dressed multiple areas across the estate, including creating a mock forest using natural materials from the site, and led tours throughout the exhibition, ensuring visitors of all ages felt informed, welcomed and genuinely delighted by the experience.
The project was a major success, attracting thousands of visitors and generating exceptional engagement both across the estate and online. It received overwhelmingly positive feedback from families, National Trust staff and the wider community, demonstrating a clear appetite for immersive, folklore-led experiences that celebrate Cornwall's heritage in fresh and memorable ways.
Building on that success, planning for Kalan Gwav 2026 is already well underway. The event is set to be even bigger and more ambitious, featuring an entirely new collection of creatures, expanded storytelling and fresh visitor experiences that will encourage even more people to discover Cornwall's rich folklore and landscape.
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