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Northern Ireland

Newtownards Road Heritage Trail
Newtownards Road Heritage Trail
Since 1994 we have awarded over £260million to more than 1,700 projects across Northern Ireland.

From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s diverse heritage. Explore just some of the projects, organisations and communities we have supported below.

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Get funding

Our grants programmes are now open again. If you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you. 

Find out more and apply for National Lottery grants for Heritage.

Contact us

We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business from our home offices.

This means we are unable to access our post. In the interim, please send any items via email to your contact or via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk.

Find out more about how we're working through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. 

Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 02895 921901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB

Follow us on Twitter: @HeritageFundNI

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Dancers taking part in the Bhangra Renaissance project in Kirklees

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Help us to be a more inclusive funder

We're carrying out research to ensure fair and equal access to our funding: deadline to take part extended.
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral has received a £4.3million grant for their 2020s Development Appeal. Credit: Emma Solley

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£5.5million awarded to conserve cathedrals and churches across the UK

From conserving magnificent stained glass windows to creating accessible facilities, these places of worship and community hubs will be thriving again – thanks to National Lottery players.
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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is offering 2-for-1 entry. Credit: Sam Stafford/WWT.

Stories

Special offers at stunning heritage sites across the UK

Hundreds of heritage venues across the UK are offering special offers for National Lottery players between for National Lottery Open Week – discover some of our favourites.
Natural landscape nearby body of water with mountains in background
Murlough National Nature Reserve. Credit: National Trust

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Join our Committee for Northern Ireland

We are seeking three new Committee members who can help us steer a course for heritage in Northern Ireland – apply by Sunday 6 February 2022.