Join us on 14 January 2026 on social media to celebrate your inspiring heritage stories, objects, places and people.

Last year, thousands participated and millions were inspired – let’s make 2026 even bigger and remind people everywhere of the heritage on their doorstep.

What will be your heritage treasure?

It could be an inspiring collection item, a beautiful park, a winter walk, your favourite museum or a story from your local area.

Maybe you’ve enjoyed an incredible online heritage project, or perhaps the staff and volunteers at your venue are your true heritage treasures.

Participating is a fantastic way to showcase your work or venue. If you’ve received funding, it’s also a great opportunity to recognise your grant and thank National Lottery players for their support.

How to get involved

Share a picture, use the #HeritageTreasures hashtag and tag us in – @HeritageFundUK – across Instagram, Facebook and anywhere else you like to post.

Some posting inspiration:

• Happy #HeritageTreasures Day! To celebrate with the @HeritageFundUK we're highlighting a heritage gem (insert place/project), with thanks to #NationalLottery players
• We're joining @HeritageFundUK in celebrating #HeritageTreasures! Today we're showcasing the wonderful (insert place/project). (Insert fact about the place/project)
• This #HeritageTreasures Day, we’re shining a spotlight on [insert person’s name], whose amazing work has been instrumental to our heritage project – all made possible with support from #NationalLottery @HeritageFundUK

We can’t wait to see your posts.

For more inspiration, explore previous years' posts for #HeritageTreasures on Instagram.