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Strand Sequel: Redeveloping the Last Picture House

The art deco facade of the Strand Arts Centre with cinema lettering reading 'Closed for refurbishment. We'll be back"

Projects

Strand Sequel: Redeveloping the Last Picture House 14/01/2025 Nearly 90 years after first opening during the golden age of cinema, work is now underway to redevelop the Strand Arts Centre, Northern Ireland’s last remaining art deco picture house on east …

The Palm House at Kew Garden’s journey to a greener future

The Palm House greenhouse amongst the green landscape.
Spring arrives at Kew’s Palm House. Credit: Ollie Dixon.

Stories

The Palm House at Kew Garden’s journey to a greener future Spring arrives at Kew’s Palm House. Credit: Ollie Dixon. 04/03/2026 The project will sustainably renovate the home of globally important tropical plants and help audiences learn about the natural …

Securing a new home for nature in Somerset

Aerial view of Ebdon Farm buildings and surrounding fields on the Somerset Levels
Nature and habitats will be restored on the former dairy farm at risk from climate change. Credit: John Seager.

Projects

Securing a new home for nature in Somerset 05/08/2026 Nature and habitats will be restored on the former dairy farm at risk from climate change. Credit: John Seager. Avon Wildlife Trust are creating a climate resilient nature reserve for the community. …

How we’re using data to understand the impact of Heritage 2033

Portrait of Eilish McGuinness

Blogs

How we’re using data to understand the impact of Heritage 2033 03/03/2026 Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Our Chief Executive shares an update on how we’re measuring progress towards our vision for heritage and …

Five community spaces that made LGBTQ+ history

Shelves full of pamphlets and bookmarks highlighting significant LGBTQ+ writers
Lavender Menace in Edinburgh. Credit: Andrew Thompson.

Stories

Five community spaces that made LGBTQ+ history Lavender Menace in Edinburgh. Credit: Andrew Thompson. 26/02/2026 From bookshops to dancefloors, these projects are preserving the heritage of places and networks that have shaped LGBTQ+ lives for …

Enid Blyton: telling her full story

Enid Blyton: telling her full story

Stories

Enid Blyton: telling her full story The personal diaries of celebrated children's author, Enid Blyton Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books 01/03/2018 Sarah Lawrance, Collection and Exhibitions Director at Seven Stories, The National …

Special offers and free entry to heritage attractions this spring

Two young people running through the museum.
Visitors at Windermere Jetty Museum, which is offering free entry as part of the week. Credit: Tom Arran.

News

Special offers and free entry to heritage attractions this spring 24/02/2026 Visitors at Windermere Jetty Museum, which is offering free entry as part of the week. Credit: Tom Arran. National Lottery Open Week is running from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 March …

John O’Groats Mill: a power for the community

Projects

John O’Groats Mill: a power for the community Project data Programme National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £250,000 to £5million Date awarded 08/09/2021 Location Wick and East Caithness Local Authority Highland Applicant John O'Groats Mill Trust Award …

New online hub helping partnerships promote wellbeing through archive exploration

A person using drawing on paper with cut out images of a historical person.
Participants use historical archives to research and develop creative responses to the lives of patients from former psychiatric hospitals.

Stories

New online hub helping partnerships promote wellbeing through archive exploration Participants use historical archives to research and develop creative responses to the lives of patients from former psychiatric hospitals. 23/02/2026 Heritage can make a …

Grantee Q&A: preparation is critical to every stage of your heritage project

A podcast episode is being recorded in a studio designed to feel like a cosy living room, with three SWI members talking to a host.
Recording a podcast episode with SWI members Maz Thorn, Janette McKirdy and Sandra MacArthur. Photo: Scottish Women's Institutes.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: preparation is critical to every stage of your heritage project Recording a podcast episode with SWI members Maz Thorn, Janette McKirdy and Sandra MacArthur. Photo: Scottish Women's Institutes. 14/01/2026 It’s a big challenge to capture and …

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