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Landscapes, parks and nature

Landscapes, parks and nature

People landscaping in a Japanese garden in Scotland, with a mountain in the background.
Looking after nature and helping people to understand its importance has never been more vital.

Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.2billion of National Lottery and other funding to 5,100 land, nature and biodiversity projects across the UK. 

Protecting the environment is one of our four Heritage 2033 investment principles. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. 

We are prioritising landscape and nature projects that:

  • support nature’s recovery
  • deliver nature-based solutions to address climate change
  • reconnect people to landscapes, marine environments and nature

The climate crisis

The heritage sector has an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Find out more about what we're doing to tackle the climate crisis.

What we expect from projects we fund

We want all kinds of heritage project, large and small, to:

  • limit any potential damage on the environment
  • make a positive impact on the environment and particularly for nature

Read our environmental sustainability guidance.

How to get funding

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open, providing grants from £10,000 up to £10million.

Explore our available funding

Find out more

Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.

A child holds a butterfly while a guide smiles at him

 

We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.

What we fund

Romney Marsh

We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.

What we fund

Green roof of cafe

Public parks are facing a severe reduction in funding from local authorities. This is how we can help your parks and urban green spaces.

What we fund

The UK is world renowned for its wealth of historic designed parks, gardens and cemeteries. Here's how our funding can help look after them.

What we fund
Hedgehog drawing
An #IsolationCreation project

Stories

How to enjoy heritage from home

We have been keeping an eye out for some of the wonderful heritage activities that you can do from home. We've also come up with some ideas of our own. Many of our staff members will be taking part, often with families in tow, as we all find ourselves adapting to new ways of working. Please join in
Binevenagh mountains
The landscape of Binevenagh

News

"Huge" investment for Northern Ireland's heritage

Northern Ireland’s beautiful landscapes are to receive a boost as 11 heritage projects across the country are set to benefit from £5million National Lottery investment.
Ironbridge flooded

Blogs

Living and working in a threatened landscape

Marion Blockley lives and works in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site which is recovering from the recent floods. She writes on what we could and should be doing to prepare for next time.
Girl using drinking fountain
Making use of the restored drinking fountain

Projects

Rhyddings Park, Oswaldtwistle

Wellbeing sits at the heart of this innovative park restoration project led by the Friends of Rhyddings Park, Newground Together and Hyndburn Borough Council.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.