Marie's Footsteps Trail

Follow In Marie's Footsteps, an AR trail at Dales Countryside Museum

This app brings to life the work of artist and writer Marie Hartley through an interactive AR trail. By following the trail, you'll discover the stories behind her work, the local landscape, and the Dales Countryside Museum's collection.

In Marie's Footsteps is a free augmented reality trail at the Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, that connects the museum's collection with the wider Yorkshire Dales landscape. It was co-created by the museum's Young Creatives — a group of young people who explored the collection and landscape through creative workshops.

- APP FEATURES

Follow the clues
Discover six of Marie's lost prints along the trail. Each clue leads you to a real location in the museum's outdoor space. Once you arrive at the correct location, you'll be prompted to use your phone to scan for the lost print, then reveal it by rubbing away the soil on your phone screen. Once found, it will be added to your collection.

Meet Hardy
Collect all six prints to unlock Hardy, an AR terrier inspired by Marie's own dog. Watch him greet you, leap for joy, and settle back down — then take a photo together to remember your visit. Share your photos with family and friends.

Discover more
Learn more about Marie's collection and her stories as you reveal and collect the lost prints along the trail.
Free to download and play.

You'll need to visit the Dales Countryside Museum in person to follow the trail and unlock Hardy. After that, you can play with Hardy and revisit Marie's stories any time, anywhere.

This AR trail was created through the Going Places Programme. Going Places is an Art Fund Programme made possible with major support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Julia Rausing Trust, with additional support from a generous group of trusts, foundations and individuals.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Free to download and play
• You'll need to visit the Dales Countryside Museum in person to follow the trail and unlock Hardy. After that, you can play with Hardy and revisit Marie's stories any time, anywhere
• Please turn on Bluetooth – the app uses it to recognise when you're near one of Marie's lost prints
• Great for anyone who loves exploring and is curious about Marie Hartley, her stories and the collection at the Dales Countryside Museum