Talestep Ltd

Talestep: turn local stories into richer visits and measurable value 

Talestep helps BIDs bring their district’s stories to life through branded, multilingual audio walking trails, giving visitors more reasons to explore, stay longer and connect with the places around them. 

Storytelling: Bring your place to life 
Turn local history, heritage and character into stories that connect people to your district. Every historical claim is supported by a verified source before recording, so your BID can share those stories with confidence. 

Experience: Make every visit richer 
Give people a guide in their pocket, available whenever they want to explore. Visitors scan a QR code on a map, poster or shopfront, choose a language and start walking. Stories play as they reach each location. There is no app to download or account to create, and trails include multiple languages and full transcripts as standard. 

Dispersal: Encourage exploration beyond the busiest streets 
Design trails that draw visitors towards overlooked streets, local businesses and lesser-known attractions. Your BID decides which places to spotlight, helping spread the benefits of visitor activity across the district. 

Dwell Time: Give visitors a reason to stay longer 
Create experiences that encourage people to stay more, explore into the evening or plan a return visit. The focus is on making each visit more valuable, alongside attracting more visitors. 

Evidence: Show the value with evidence 
Go beyond a printed map with insights into how trail users explore: where they walk, how long they stay and where they stop engaging. Give your board, local authority and levy payers evidence to inform decisions and demonstrate engagement, with visitor privacy a priority. 

Your brand. Your content. Your control. 
Trails carry your BID’s brand, and the content belongs to you outright. Your team can update stops, correct details and launch seasonal trails through a straightforward management console. 

Talestep is available through a single annual subscription, with no hidden tiers. 

To discuss what Talestep could bring to your district, email hello@talestep.com.