Venue trials app for partially sighted visitors

A test involving the Royal National Institute of Blind People and partially sighted visitors was conducted in May

Technology is being trialled to help partially sighted visitors get around a National Trust venue.

QR codes from a navigation app have been put up around Saltram in Plymouth which people can scan to get information to guide them.

The National Trust said the information, which is spoken out loud on visitor's phones, will provide navigational and other content relevant to Saltram's historic garden setting.

It said the trial would run until 25 October.

The National Trust said the codes have been placed along a pre-determined route in Saltram's gardens.

The route received positive feedback when it was tested by the Royal National Institute of Blind People and a test group in May, the National Trust added.

QR codes have been set up around Saltram's gardens

Natalie Haly, project manager for the National Trust at Saltram, said the trial had financial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Ms Haly said: "We are currently in the testing and trial phase of the project, where our goal is to understand what works well and best supports our audiences."

She added they had the "unique opportunity to pilot" the initative at Saltram "on behalf of the National Trust to determine if this technology is effective in a heritage setting".