Interpretation Panels

Engage your audience with custom interpretation boards

We create custom interpretation panels, including our Vault collection, which act as educational guides in nature reserves, parks, museums and heritage sites. Vault panels, which are available in various materials and styles, feature high-quality print, text, and illustration with outdoor durability.

Each sign is made with bonded lamination and coated with a high-impact, anti-reflective sheet. Using sustainable print methods, these interpretation panels resist harsh climates, graffiti, UV, water, frost and flame. Vault comes with a 10-year warranty against fading, bubbling and warping.

We also offer Vault LITE, a streamlined panel ideal for wall or rail mounting, and ECO Vault, made with eco-materials. Our interpretation signage is renowned for its durability and compliance with accessibility standards and ISO14001.

Vault specifications:

> Standard 14mm thickness but can be streamlined to 0.5mm
> Powder coating and RAL colour powder coating availability
> Available in oak, timber, stainless steel and marine-grade steel
> Bespoke integral fixing options Interactive design add-on, including audio, buttons and rubbing posts
> ISO19001 and ISO14001 compliant
> 10-year warranty
> Free from harmful VOCs, PVC or solvent-based print

Interpretation board materials

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Marine-grade steel signs

Protect your interpretation signage with robust, marine-grade steel ideal for coastal environments. This hard-wearing material is resistant to the harshest climates and is custom-made with added colour or powder coat finish.

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Stainless steel signs

Our stainless steel interpretation panels are highly customisable and sturdy. They are set into concrete or bolted into a fixing plate in hard-standing environments. You can choose a black or white powder coating or select from over 20 RAL colours for added effect.

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Timber signs

Timber is a robust and reliable material that perfectly complements outdoor environments. Our timber interpretation panels are available in tanalised softwood and iroko, all of which come in a colour of your choosing. Metal fixings, brackets and fastenings are supplied for added security.

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Oak signs

Our green oak interpretation boards are a durable timber alternative commonly used in areas of natural beauty. They are available in black and white or any RAL powder coating. Our oak signs can include metal or concrete fixings, depending on their fixture.

Indoor interpretation signage

Vault is a renowned external signage solution designed to withstand adverse weather conditions and keep your visitors engaged. Due to its versatility, our interpretation panels blend seamlessly even in indoor environments, including museums, visitor attractions, and sports venues.

We incorporate indoor signage with custom fabric graphics and wall and floor coverings to create an unforgettable experience. Talk to our expert team today to discuss your indoor interpretation signage requirements.

Available interpretation fixtures

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Wall panels

Save space along pathways and walking routes with wall interpretation panels. We mount or fix these panels on a wall top, allowing tourists to take in information as they view a landscape or landmark. This option works as an accessible outdoor lectern sign, including various viewing angles depending on wall height. Available in a RAL powder coating of your choosing.

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Rail signage

Integrate our stainless steel rail signage to any existing metalwork or infrastructure. Our rail-mounted outdoor lectern signs are fixed at various angles to accommodate different accessibility levels. This is the least invasive fixing, avoiding harm to historical structures and sites. You can choose a RAL colour or black or white powder coat finish.

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Tactile panels

Use audio and tactile panels to create an engaging visitor experience. These interactive signs can include audio posts, wind-up solar-powered units, RNIB-certified raised information and brass rubbings. Our tactile panels use impactful illustrations and tactile elements to increase visitor engagement among younger audiences.

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Slotted panels

Attract and educate visitors with an attractive slotted interpretation panel. Our free-standing information posts include a removable graphic panel that allows you to update and change displayed information as required. We can fix each post into concrete or our sturdy fixing plate supported by chemical bolts. Finishes include green oak, tanalised softwood and iroko in a selected RAL stain.

Case studies

Explore how our interpretation panels brought historical and cultural importance to life in these outdoor projects.

Dudley Castle Hill

Research, content and design for Dudley Castle Hill

Nomadic Belfast

Manufacture, build and install graphics and interpretive furniture for the restored SS Nomadic vessel

Shropshire Mines

Design interpretation and art working expertise for interpretational panels and signage for Shropshire historic mines

Why choose Leach for interpretative panels?

  • Bespoke solutions: Our interpretative panel, Vault, is available in any size, shape, material and fixture that meets your project’s needs.
  • Durable materials: Whether indoor or outdoor, our signage is solvent, graffiti, UV, water, frost and flame resistant. Our standard Vault offers a 10-year guarantee, so you’ll always be in safe hands.
  • Eco-friendly options: We use sustainable manufacturing methods that meet ISO14001 environmental standards. For a greener alternative, we proudly offer ECO Vault, which has a minimal carbon impact.

Looking for interpretative signage? Start your next project with Leach. Get in touch today.

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