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UK’s oldest mainland amusement park shares in £5.1million bonanza
Wicksteed Park in Kettering – the birthplace of the modern playground - has been awarded £1.78m to create the world’s first ‘Heritage Play Area’.
Wellbeing
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How Durlston Country Park is helping people overcome isolation
A coastal park is helping people overcome physical and social isolation as part of a project funded by the National Lottery.
Stories
Changing lives: how Sean is helping others leave addiction behind
Right in the centre of Bristol, next to the busy bus station, is the city’s oldest building, the 900-year-old National Lottery-funded St James Priory Church. On the same site is St James House, a residential support centre for people recovering from addiction. Both are run by St James House Project
News
Seven days to celebrate #MuseumWeek 2019
We're getting involved with Museum Week's seven themes over seven days using seven hashtags. To celebrate, we're sharing one fantastic National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported museum every day.
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7 Spring walks to enjoy this Easter
The Easter holiday is a great time to get some fresh air! From dreamy beaches to jaw-dropping mountains, the National Lottery has supported more than 42,000 heritage projects UK-wide that will give you a chance to stretch your legs.
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The story of the Hornchurch skatepark that made history
The Hornchurch site holds a very special place in the hearts of skaters and BMX riders across the world. Supported by The National Lottery, they have come together to tell their stories, the story of Rom and now the fight to secure its future. A little corner of California Built during a very rainy
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7 top heritage openings to try this spring
As we say goodbye to the winter months, there are plenty of National Lottery-funded heritage attractions to discover across the UK.
Projects
Human Henge: historic landscapes and mental health at Stonehenge
Human Henge improved participants' mental health by providing high quality, small group experiences of archaeology and historic landscapes.
The conservation-themed activity of meadow management, for Wild Ways Well
Projects
Creating Natural Connections in Cumbernauld
The Scottish Wildlife Trust are bringing transformational change to Cumbernauld’s natural heritage, and helping local people engage with its greenspaces to improve mental health.
Projects
Involving the community at Boultham Park
This project was a joint venture between Lincoln City Council and the Linkage Community Trust, a charity supporting people with learning difficulties.
Projects
Transforming Lives - the history of North Tyneside Art Studio
A mental health organisation and its service users marked its 25th anniversary through a year of creative activities and research.
An artist gets to grips with a piece of bark
Projects
Arts on Prescription - Heritage for Health
The project offers people experiencing mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, the opportunity to connect creatively with heritage.