Nag’s Head Town Centre is home to many cultural attractions, like the cinema and performing arts schools. Despite this, there is a feeling of disconnection between the cultural institutions and the community which was expressed during the engagement. There is also an aspiration to make people feel proud of their local area.

The Walk of Fame would help create a link between Nag’s Head Town Centre’s cultural attractions, inspire local young people and celebrate local talents who have started their careers in one of the area’s many performing art schools. As a starting point, this would include engraved paving stones to honour local talents between the National Youth Theatre and the Odeon Cinema. Over time, a similar approach could be used around the area to link with other cultural institutions and help tell the story of Nag’s Head Town Centre.

Over time, this cultural trail could grow with small scale public art installations celebrating Nag’s Head Town Centre’s cultural and performing arts heritage. To support these venues and the evening economy, artistic street lighting could make the streets around these spaces feel safer and more inviting at night. With each intervention, local young people could be involved in designing these
features, encouraging their interest in creative careers.

As a long term goal, the Walk of Fame could include a new theatre pavilion in Biddestone Park, offering free events and performances to bring the performing arts community into public spaces.