Heritage sites to visit this autumn

17/10/2026

Visitors inside the Palm Houses look up at the plants

Visitors to the newly reopened Palm Houses at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh are immersed in ferns and palms under the restored glass roofs. Credit: Eilidh Cameron.

Where will you visit? Discover the latest heritage openings made possible through National Lottery funding.

Since 1994, we’ve supported more than 54,000 heritage projects across the UK. From rare plant collections to stories of pride on the football pitch, there’s plenty of recently opened heritage attractions to visit.

Read on to discover a selection of projects and be inspired for your next day out.

Recent heritage openings

National Picture Theatre, Hull, England

The brick and stone facade has been restored and is lit up at night — The project stabilized and restored the historic red brick and stone facade. Credit: Octovision Media paint.

Built in 1914, the cinema was severely damaged during the Second World War. With our support, the building has been restored and bought back into use as a flexible education and community events space.

The Grade II listed building is open for organised historical events, educational visits and special public activities.

Find out more.

Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, Scotland

A community choir sing outdoors — The Botanics Choir perform as part of the celebrations marking the end of the Palm Houses restoration project.

Visitors can explore nearly 600 rare and extraordinary plant specimens alongside films, experiences and tours now the Palm Houses are open following a major restoration.

Book tickets to visit the Palm Houses.

Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum, Wrexham, Wales

Children pose in a theatre-themed exhibit area with an illuminated dressing room mirror — The Wrexham Galleries are full of interactive displays, games and memorable objects.

The museum shares Wales' football heritage and local history through interactive displays, games, experiences and galleries curated by communities.

Book free tickets.

Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, England

People sit in a dark cinema room watching a film showing the Redhills building illuminated with a colourful light projection — A screening at Redhills Durham Miners Hall. Credit: Sally Ann Norman Photography.

The building has reopened as a centre for culture, education, events and community activity. Every Sunday, visitors can explore exhibitions and uncover the story of Redhills.

Find out more.

Food Museum medieval barn, Suffolk, England

A close up of people sitting at a banquet table, helping themselves to food and drinks — The 700-year-old barn is Stowmarket’s oldest building and provides a historic backdrop to a range of events. Credit: Food Museum.

It's the oldest building on the museum site, dating between the 13th and 15th centuries. It was used to store and harvest from the estate and is now where your visitor experience begins.

Plan your visit.