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Heritage is open!

Heritage is open!

We are supporting heritage to thrive as it open to visitors again.

This spring and summer, we're excited to see heritage venues beginning to reopen. We're also celebrating a raft of new heritage offerings opening to the public for the first time.

With our support, heritage can continue to have a positive impact on people’s lives by creating jobs, supporting local economies, driving tourism and improving wellbeing.

If your venue is opening its doors, join us on social media using #HeritageIsOpen

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News

Museums reopen in time for International Museum Day

A huge number of museums that have received National Lottery Heritage Fund support are reopening across the UK in time for International Museum Day. To celebrate, here's a selection of what's on offer.
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Projects

Buxton Crescent & Spa

Buxton Crescent in Derbyshire reopened on 17 May 2021 following a major National Lottery funded restoration project.

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Projects

RPSI 2020

Thanks to National Lottery funding and the support of their dedicated volunteers, the Railway Preservation Society for Ireland (RPSI) have been able to preserve and bring the story of Ireland’s railways to life.