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Heather Heritage

Marketing & Communications for Arts & Heritage

The story behind the storytelling

Hello, I’m Heather, a marketing and communications consultant based in Somerset. I work independently with heritage organisations to help them grow their audiences and celebrate the magic of their stories.

Image of the founder, Heather Christian

Bringing Heritage to life through storytelling

​I work with stately homes, historic gardens, museums and galleries to capture imaginations through creative campaigns, compelling stories and strategies that bring more visitors through the door.


My focus is on storytelling that makes historic buildings, artefacts and art feel magical – transforming a visit into an experience that stays with us long after we’ve left.

Mapperton Estate

Mapperton Estate

Lead marketing and communications for the Earl and Countess of Sandwich’s historic estate, including the house, gardens and wildlands. My work spans campaign strategy, design direction, content creation, and membership development.

Kilver Court and Gardens

Kilver Court & Gardens

Marketing and communications consultant for this Somerset heritage site and visitor destination, leading all PR, social media and event marketing.

Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe Gardens

Led PR and campaign activity for this historic estate and gallery in Somerset, securing national press coverage for the first time.

Signature Projects

Discover my latest developments, where timeless design meets modern living.

Kilver Court gardens
Heritage marketing and communications project in the UK

Marketing Support

Mapperton Estate

What I offer

I bring heritage and culture to life by telling stories that spark curiosity, inspire excitement and make people want to step through the door.

Campaigns & Projects

Museum gallery interior in a UK heritage building

Consultancy & Training

Arts and heritage communications work in action
Mapperton Estate Logo
Kilver Court and Gardens Logo
Arundells Logo
Hestercombe Gardens Logo
National Museums Liverpool Logo
Bluecoat Logo

Crafted through Collaboration

I partner with select builders and artisans whose work embodies precision, discretion, and timeless quality.

Testimonials

What Clients Say

Heather is an outstanding marketing professional who combines clear strategic thinking with hands-on creativity.

 

She has contributed invaluable thinking to our planning for next year, particularly around our membership strategy, and she does it all with enthusiasm, professionalism and energy.

We would recommend Heather without hesitation to any organisation looking for someone who will add measurable value to their marketing.

Luke & Julie Montagu - Mapperton Estate

"Heather is a seasoned heritage comms pro. Her deep, thoughtful understanding of the storytelling potential of historic estates translates into fantastic media stories, essential for bringing local heritage into a national communications space. 

 

Heather knows just how to land these stories with journalists - both in traditional media, and socials - in a way that fascinates audiences and makes them want to be a part of your journey. Increasing media reach is so important for our heritage, and on that, Heather really delivers. 

 

I can’t speak highly enough about her true commitment to the value that historic houses and gardens offer to our future: it’s this passion, and vision, that makes her a real asset to any historic organisations looking to bring their communications to the next level."

Chris White - Former Head of Marketing and Communications -  Hestercombe

Heather was a real pleasure to work with during a social media consultation, made possible through funding. She gave us clear, practical advice tailored to Arundells’ unique circumstances and the time we had available, making the project both manageable and effective. I felt confident going forward managing content after her training and guidance.​

Luke Futcher - Marketing Manager - Arundells 

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