The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank. Credit: Anthony Holloway.
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Get involved in #HeritageTreasures on 14 January 2026
Heritage Treasures Day is our annual moment to showcase the amazing, diverse heritage across the UK.
Newham Heritage Month events celebrated the intangible cultural heritage of the borough's communities including Bharatnatham dance. Credit: K J Martin.
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Celebrating the stories of London boroughs
From Kingston to Barnet, we’ve supported communities across the area to connect with the diverse heritage on their doorstep.
A trainee on Kerdroya learning Cornish hedging skills. Credit: Golden Tree.
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Nominations open for the UK’s inventories of living heritage
Communities are invited to submit the traditions they’d like to see preserved for the future.
Woodlands at Cwmbach Community Wetlands. Credit: Robert Hollidge.
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Marking National Tree Week with a £3.9million investment in Welsh woodlands
This sixth round of funding is helping to shape a Wales-wide network of woodlands for local communities to use and enjoy.
Plas Gunter Mansion’s historical character will be restored. Credit: Plas Gunter Mansion Trust.
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We’ve awarded £32million to restore beloved buildings and natural heritage
From Abergavenny in Wales to rural Essex, explore how our latest round of investments is supporting the regeneration of towns and landscapes.
Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve, in the Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage Site, Scotland. Photo: Euan Myles / RSPB.
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80 years of UNESCO: how our funding protects globally important heritage sites
Thanks to the support of National Lottery players, we’ve invested more than £1billion in heritage projects of all shapes and sizes throughout the UK’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Biospheres and Geoparks.
A group of people do crossed fingers at Manchester Art Gallery.
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Get involved in Crossed Finger Selfie Day 2025
Join us on social media on Wednesday 19 November to say a big thank you to National Lottery players for making your heritage project possible.
Credit: Campbell Donaldson, Ralia Media.
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Aged 18–30? New opportunity to kickstart your heritage career
Get paid to learn about heritage sector governance and grant making for 18 months – no previous experience necessary.
An old iron railway bridge has been repurposed as a footbridge over a pond, one of the many habitats created in this inner-city green space. Credit: Railworld Wildlife Haven.
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Enter the Sustainable Project of the Year award 2026
We’re proud to sponsor the sustainability prize at the Museums + Heritage awards, celebrating outstanding projects and exhibitions that are addressing the climate crisis.
Celebrating the Belfast Maritime Festival on the banks of the River Lagan. Photo: Maritime Belfast Trust.
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Six areas, towns and cities across the UK to benefit from long-term investment
We’re delighted to announce funding for these new Heritage Places, the next chapter of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by connecting communities to the heritage on their doorstep.
The Royal Observatory. Credit: Chris Gorman / The Big Ladder.
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We’ve awarded The Royal Observatory Greenwich £9.7million to inspire more awe and wonder
Our funding will help protect the heritage of one of the world’s most important historic scientific institutions and encourage a new generation of scientists.
The Big City Butterfly project worked with partners to improve the quality and connectivity of London's green spaces, boosting habitats and connecting the community with nature. Photo: Chris O'Donovan.
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The heritage sector wants to collaborate and innovate
This summer, we surveyed hundreds of you across the heritage sector about the challenges you’re facing and how you’re adapting to thrive.
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Seven projects bringing city-wide heritage investment for Derry/Londonderry
Our funding is supporting heritage across the city, from bringing some of its most iconic buildings back into public use to sharing the stories of its people.
The Flying Scotsman, back in service. Credit: ARG_Flickr, via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.
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Railway 200: celebrating two centuries of remarkable heritage
Over the past 30 years, we’ve supported 600 projects, from Bo’ness to Basingstoke, that connect people with the history of the UK's railways.
Birnbeck is one of only six Grade II* listed piers in England. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.
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A further £5.54million to save Birnbeck Pier
Our additional investment acknowledges the unique challenge and urgent need to protect this landmark for future generations.
Improvements have been made to the theatre's facilities, front of house and behind the scenes. Photo: Eoin Carey.
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Creativity, community and connection: Glasgow’s historic Citizens Theatre reopens
After a seven-year regeneration project, one of the city’s most celebrated venues will reopen with a homecoming celebration and a new season of performances.
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New video to help you apply for £10,000–£250,000 funding for a heritage project
Hear from Heritage Fund staff and successful grantees about who and what we can fund, how we make decisions and the information we need from you.
Bradford's project will connect communities across the city and nearby towns with nature. Credit: SWECO.
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Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment
We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.