East of England

This three-year project aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of Bretton’s Ancient Woods, and the woodland heritage skills associated with their historical use.

Thousands of new volunteers and visitors have been able to enjoy Minsmere nature reserve in Suffolk as a result of this multimillion pound redevelopment programme.

A conservation and community project for Peterborough Cathedral, the oldest and largest building in the city.

Communities across Hertfordshire explored their county’s experience of the First World War, engaging the public by creating an exhibition and website.

The Friends of Barclay Park were awarded funds to carry out extensive restoration work to the park and lake with support from the local community.

From Russia with Love was a learning programme about the Walpole Collection of masterpiece paintings at Houghton Hall, based on the highly successful exhibition, Houghton Revisited.

An HLF grant enabled Kettle’s Yard to create greater public access and improve the care of the collection.

The Water Gardens in Hemel Hempstead have been restored to their former glory as one of the country’s most important post-war landscapes.

All Saints Church, Darsham carried out urgent structural repairs and went from being a cold formal space to a vital community hub.

This project generated interest from the Canvey Island community and artists alike by creating a mural of the 1953 flood that affected the area.

A hidden gem in the centre of an urban environment, Houghton Hall Park is a 17 hectare public park in the town of Houghton Regis.

The aim of this project was to refurbish and enhance the Grade II listed building of Peterborough Museum and redisplay a number of galleries.