Our services
Culture River supports ambitious culture teams ready to deliver unforgettable experiences. We help you work smarter, not harder, to build a thriving visitor business that serves your audience.
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We work with culture teams to shape visitor strategy and propositions using audience insight. Together, we'll explore where your organisation delivers - and could deliver - public benefit, then define clear action plans designed to drive stronger visitor engagement and business performance.
Objective road-mapping
Proposition development and action planning
Audience profiling and insight analysis
Experience design
Team-building, training and development
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We lead development and delivery of large-scale creative works showcasing audience voices, including: art commissions, exhibitions, and outreach initiatives. We facilitate collaboration between partners, enabling organisations and communities to deliver works representative of all stakeholders.
Partnership development workshops
MOUs, contracts, partnership and loan agreements
End-to-end concept development and delivery
Community participation, co-design and production
Exhibition design, interpretation, and install
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We bring qualified project management expertise (APM PMQ) to lead delivery of large-scale experience projects. From national flagship programming to local experience design and component installation, we manage resources effectively to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
End-to-end project management
Feasibility studies
Evaluation and benefit impact reporting
Risk management and contingency planning
Stakeholder mapping and communication
Explore past projects
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![A man sits in front of colourful fabric panels inside Story Shelter, by Bec Applebee.]()
We are Shining
Producing a regional cultural engagement programme in partnership with Wildworks.
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![The historic gatehouse at Lanhydrock in Cornwall.]()
Audience development
Conducting in-depth audience analysis to identify headroom for strategic growth.
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![A display board advertising 'Summer of Play' in a field full of play equipment, deckchairs, and brightly coloured bunting.]()
Summer of Play 2025
Project managing a national flagship programme driving 4M visitors.
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![An exhibition, including interpretation panels and items, exploring the landscape design of Stourhead in Wiltshire.]()
The Genius Project
Leading for award-winning experience design rooted in spirit of place.
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![A computer screen showing software rending images of a statue of Hercules.]()
Nearness
Producing a site-specific commission using augmented reality in the Pantheon.
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![A girl with braided red hair dances in a garden.]()
The Hunt, the Blossom, the Mother
Mentoring for professional development in heritage programming and interpretation.
Questions you might have…
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We work with landscapes and built heritage sites, museums, local authorities, and placemaking agencies. We love to collaborate with organisations of all sizes that are ready to innovate and deliver ambitious visitor experiences.
If you're navigating change in the cultural sector and need expert support, we're likely a good fit.
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Fees are project-dependent and tailored to scope, timeline, and deliverables. We typically work on a day rate or fixed-fee basis depending on the nature of the project.
Get in touch to discuss your needs, and we'll provide a transparent proposal.
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Both! We’re flexible and adapt to your team's needs. Some projects benefit from on-site collaboration and stakeholder facilitation, while others work well remotely.
We'll agree on the approach that delivers the best results for you.
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All Culture River projects are led by Camilla Forest. For larger projects or specialist requirements, we upscale capacity by tapping into a network of experienced arts and heritage professionals - curators, designers, producers, and facilitators - ensuring clients benefit from deep expertise without compromising on quality or consistency.
Camilla is also the founder and coordinator of a developing network of Ex-National Trust colleagues, who now deliver freelance work across the cultural sector.
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It varies. Some projects, like feasibility studies or content development, can be delivered in weeks. Larger asks, like experience design or large-scale creative commissions, can unfold over months or years.
We'll work with your timeline and keep you updated every step of the way.
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Absolutely. We have experience supporting teams to meet tight funding deadlines, including Heritage Lottery Fund applications. Whether you need project planning, feasibility work, or partnership development to strengthen your case, we can help position your project for success.
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Our unique blend of creative and curatorial expertise, combined with qualified project management (APM PMQ). This experience means we understand not just the ambition but the logistical delivery plan.
We've delivered at scale for national operations and worked intimately with independent sites. We know what it takes to balance spirit of place with business objectives, bringing a people-first passion to every collaboration.
A word from our founder
At Culture River, our approach blends creative ambition with practical delivery. We listen with curiosity, problem-solve with energy, and thrive when the stakes are high.
We’re passionate about people. Whether you need strategic thinking, hands-on project leadership, or a critical friend to challenge the status quo, we flex to meet the needs of your audience, your team, and your business.