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Woodberry Wetlands turns one! Obi the horse at Woodberry Penny Dixie 04/05/2017 Last weekend marked the one-year anniversary of the opening to the public of Woodberry Wetlands, North London’s best-kept secret and an oasis of wildlife, biodiversity and …

Cornwall’s oldest complete mine saved by National Lottery players King Edward Mine in 1904 03/05/2017 King Edward Mine, the oldest complete mine left in Cornwall, has reopened following vital restoration. The Troon site, within the Great Flat Lode …

Finding love letters from the past Picture of John Keats with Fanny Brawne's ring 03/05/2017 National Lottery players are a romantic bunch. For over 23 years they’ve been helping people across the UK discover thousands of love letters from the past. …

Bonnets and hard hats at Bolsover New Model Village Easter at New Bolsover Model Village 02/05/2017 A team of construction workers and their apprentices, working on Derbyshire’s New Bolsover Model Village, got a special visit from some very creative …

Finalists revealed for Museum of the Year 2017 Professor Alice Roberts at Lapworth Museum Adrian Burrows 28/04/2017 The finalists vying to be named Art Fund Museum of the Year have been announced. Four of the five shortlisted are National Lottery-funded. …

Busting a few heritage moves on International Dance Day The British Black Dance Archive showcases collections and memories relating to black dance in the UK British Black Dance Archive 28/04/2017 We’re kicking up our heels and celebrating the joyous …

Celebrating Norwich’s medieval churches St John Maddermarket Church, Norwich Norwich Historic Churches Trust 27/04/2017 This weekend the churches of Norwich are taking centre stage as part of a National Lottery-supported festival to promote the city’s …

What is happening in Whitley Bay? 26/04/2017 Two iconic landmarks are the jewels in the crown of Whitley Bay’s seafront regeneration, thanks to National Lottery players. Spanish City Dome and St Mary’s Lighthouse are integral to the landscape and have …