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Cathedrals: bringing the UK’s ancient monuments to life

How National Lottery funding is revitalising visitors’ experiences of cathedrals – inside, outside and online.
04/07/2022
A black and white image of a brass band marching through the streets of a packed town centre.

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Corby – a town with a centuries-old royal tradition

The famous Corby Pole Fair – which takes place only once every 20 years – has received National Lottery funding for an extra special Queen’s Jubilee event.
01/06/2022
The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank (right had side) with the Lovell telescope in the background (left hand side)

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Out of this world: Jodrell Bank's First Light Pavilion set to open

The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank opens this Saturday thanks to £12.5million raised by National Lottery players – the state-of-the-art attraction is a must-see for 2022.
31/05/2022
The Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse.

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Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse to bloom again thanks to £4million

The Grade II* listed Camellia House will be restored to its former glory and transformed into a global tea house.
26/05/2022
The Falkirk Kelpie sculptures, with boats on the canal and people walking along the paths

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Working in partnership to improve places in Scotland

We’re teaming up with Historic Environment Scotland to co-fund heritage projects that support place-based regeneration and boost local economies.
01/04/2022
Festival artwork, people are falling through the air looking excited. In front of Birmingham library

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Exciting programme of cultural events for Birmingham 2022 Festival

Birmingham 2022 Festival announces its six-month-long programme of events, bringing together sports, heritage and culture to showcase the West Midlands’ unique character.
28/02/2022
The pillbox at Trallwn in Pontypridd

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£193,502 awarded to local heritage projects across Wales

Second World War Pontypridd pillbox and park in Britton Ferry among 24 projects receiving a 15-Minute Heritage grant.
17/12/2021
Wickham Market community holding up a banner to save The George pub.

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A new lease of life for Wickham Market’s community pub

A grant of £988,200 has been awarded to The George pub in Wickham Market, Suffolk ⁠– a Grade II listed building which will serve as a thriving community hub.
20/12/2021
Steam train with slag heaps

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Full steam ahead for the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

North Wales’ largest tourist attraction has secured a £3.1million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
15/10/2021
Ospreys flying against blue sky

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Nature Networks Fund: £7.2million to protect Wales’ threatened species and habitats

29 projects across Wales that help preserve some of our most loved species of animals and plants are receiving a share of a £7.2million grant fund.
12/10/2021
Pink flowers in a park

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New grants to break barriers to accessing nature

We’re launching a £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities across Wales to get in touch with nature.
19/07/2021
Aerial view of Plymouth coast with lighthouse and dramatic sunrise

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Heritage Horizon Awards: £50million to five life-changing projects

From the Scottish mountains to England's southwest coast, these big heritage ideas champion environmental, community and cultural heritage as part of our Heritage Horizon Awards.
13/07/2021

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