North East

Opened in 2017, The Sill is the Landscape Discovery Centre for the Northumberland National Park.

Durham Cathedral is undertaking a project called Open Treasure – a major development that will transform the way in which the cathedral buildings are experienced, understood and used, both as working buildings and to the benefit of those who visit.

Rescued from the Sea aimed to excavate and rescue what is left of the Bronze Age cemetery site, and underlying Neolithic and Mesolithic deposits, at Low Hauxley, Northumberland before they are eroded into the sea.

In just four years, Blyth Tall Ship grew from a germ of an idea and a patch of derelict quayside land, to an inspiring start-up business supporting boatbuilding skills.

The Wildwatch project encouraged local people and visitors alike to map and record the wildlife that is hopping, buzzing and flying all over this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.

Through a programme of community engagement and learning activities, the RSPB inspired people to help conserve hen harriers across their remaining breeding strongholds in northern England.

This project carried out vital repairs to a fire-damaged medieval church and community engagement activities shared the story of its history.

This project restored the stone steps of St Patrick's Church in Gateshead, re-instating the main access route into the church and the Parish rooms.

Women’s Health in South Tyneside spent a year discovering the profound role women playing during the First World War in their area.

Women who live in the North East explore their region's incredible connection to the First World War and Suffrage movement.

Heaton Avenues in Wartime uncovered 10 hidden stories of local residents during the First World War.