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.

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.

Romney Marsh

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

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.

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.

A close up of meadow plants in the sunlight
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.

Archive image of the Pavilion in Beaumont Park, Huddersfield
Archive image of the Pavilion in Beaumont Park, Huddersfield

Projects

Beaumont Park Pavilion

The reconstruction of the historic pavilion will complete Friends of Beaumont Park's restoration of their historic park.

A black-and-white photograph of children in Prague
Children in Prague on their way to Windermere in the Lake District

Projects

From Troutbeck Bridge to Treblinka

A community archaeology project in Windermere will uncover the site of a former Second World War housing complex used to house child Holocaust survivors.

Living Seas Wales: Moroedd Byw Cymru

Projects

Living Seas Wales: Moroedd Byw Cymru

This 3-year project, launched in the 2018 Welsh Year of the Sea, is using pioneering interpretation and events to engage and excite people about life in the seas off the coast of Wales.

Man pushing person using large wheelchair next to river

Projects

All-ability access to Garnock landscape

Many more people will have the opportunity to access the River Garnock’s natural beauty spots and experience the health benefits being outdoors can bring.

Historical photo of the mount
Historical photo of the mount

Projects

Reviving the Mount

A community-led restoration project of a renowned and important coastal garden.

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