John and Wendy Reeves manage The Forbidden Corner CUTTING-edge technology is being harnessed at a quirky North Yorkshire attraction to create a new digital experience for visitors. The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four-acre garden near Middleham. The attraction is taking part in the Mobile Access North Yorkshire Project (MANY) by using 5G technology to turn its popular brass rubbing experience into an interactive, augmented-reality digital quest adventure. One of the MANY partners, Flo-culture, is working with Forbidden Corner to enable state-of-the-art mobile technology to create the digital adventure. Johnny and Wendy Reeves, who have managed the Forbidden Corner for more than 20-years, said taking part in the project and being able to harness the latest digital technology marks a real departure from the past when they were unable to provide customers with even a basic mobile signal.
Cutting-edge 5G technology is being harnessed in North Yorkshire to create an exciting digital experience at one of the county’s most popular visitor attractions. The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden near Middleham. The attraction is taking part in the Mobile Access North Yorkshire Project (MANY) by using 5G technology to turn its popular brass rubbing experience into an interactive, augmented-reality digital quest adventure. One of the MANY partners, Flo-culture, a specialist in digital audience engagement, is working with Forbidden Corner to enable state-of-the-art mobile technology to enhance the experience for its 120,000 annual visitors with the creation of a digital adventure.
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