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Saving spectacular Brompton Cemetery for community and wildlife 03/07/2019 In 2016, Brompton Cemetery embarked on a £6.2million restoration and conservation project, mostly funded by the National Lottery. Built in 1840, Brompton is one of London's …

National Trust and National Lottery team up for Future Parks initiative 17/06/2019 Eight towns and cities have been selected to take part in Future Parks, an £11million initiative that aims to secure the future of our urban parks and green spaces. It’s …

Think big: how to apply for the Heritage Horizon Awards 19/06/2019 Thinking about applying? The National Lottery Heritage Fund CEO Ros Kerslake explains what she is looking for. Today we begin inviting Expressions of Interest for our new Heritage Horizon …

How has National Lottery funding helped the gardens of Fulham Palace? 12/06/2019 As Fulham Palace reopens following a major restoration, we find out what has been happening in the Tudor gardens. “I absolutely believe that having public access to natural …

Narberth’s golden era of pop and rock remembered 07/06/2019 During the late 1960s the Queens Hall in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, gained an unlikely reputation amongst pop and rock music fans as a venue that attracted some of the biggest names in the …

Cathedrals: bringing the UK’s ancient monuments to life 04/07/2022 How National Lottery funding is revitalising visitors’ experiences of cathedrals – inside, outside and online. We have invested around £130million  in cathedrals across the UK, supporting …

The story of the Hornchurch skatepark that made history 02/04/2019 Rom Skatepark has had its fair share of ups and downs, from becoming the first listed skatepark in Europe to suffering a devastating fire just after it celebrated its 40th anniversary. The …

Yorkshire Jubilee steam locomotive returns to rails after 25 years 29/03/2019 The Bahamas 45596, first built in 1934, has been commissioned back into service after a £1million restoration made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Often referred to …