Creative heritage projects which inspire the imagination

Listen to Trailblazers

Periplum specialise in the innovative delivery of heritage projects, bringing buildings, collections, parks and landmarks to life. We design ambitious public-facing and interactive exhibitions and events which reach out into the community to engage the widest possible audience, bringing access and learning opportunities to the public.

We’ve delivered a number of Heritage Lottery-funded projects, and work in partnership with museums, archives and collections. Whether interpreting local folklore stories, animating a heritage location or marking a flagship anniversary, Periplum thrive on transforming research and public engagement into ambitious projects and events.

Past Events

Trailblazer Carriage

21st July 2025 – Tolson Museum, Huddersfield

Sit in our 19th century carriage and share your stories & memories of travel and the places in Kirklees you love to visit

Trailblazer Carriage

19th & 20th July 2025

Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough

Come and take a carriage ride while listening to stories of trailblazing Tees Valley women in their own voices

Trailblazer Carriage

26th & 27th July 2025

Tolson Museum, Huddersfield

Come and take a carriage ride while listening to local people’s stories and memories of travel and the Kirklees locations they love to visit

What the people say…

Rating: 5 out of 5.

The films are inspiring, the carriage is amazing. We loved all of it.

Trailblazers exhibition visitor, Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar

Rating: 5 out of 5.

A beautiful presentation of places we love in this area, but are often overlooked by our
community.

Trailblazers exhibition visitor, Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Outstanding to experience the history and to ride in the carriage.

Trailblazers Carriage audience, Tolson Museum, Huddersfield

Rating: 5 out of 5.

The carriage is breathtaking. A wonderful surprise in addition to our visit to the Museum.

Trailblazers Carriage audience, Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough