Place

A group of children and adults doing outdoor activities by a river

Children take part in outdoor activities in Stour Valley Nature Reserve. Credit: BCP Council/ Mark Holloway.

Stories

How to create sustainable urban green space in your area

We celebrated the end of our three-year Future Parks Accelerator (FPA) programme in October 2022 with the Naturally Thriving online conference, sharing learnings from the projects. The FPA programme, launched in 2019, has successfully shown the value of investing in parks and urban green spaces and

Blogs

Why we need to tell untold stories

Dr Edson Burton shares his experience of growing up in a diverse community, the importance of sharing everyone's heritage and his work on The National Lottery-funded project exploring 100 years of activism in Bristol.

27/09/2022

Child using a touch screen in an interactive exhibition

News

Cathedrals: bringing the UK’s ancient monuments to life

How National Lottery funding is revitalising visitors’ experiences of cathedrals – inside, outside and online.

04/07/2022

A black and white image of a brass band marching through the streets of a packed town centre.

Corby Pole Fair 1982. Credit: Glyn Dobbs

News

Corby – a town with a centuries-old royal tradition

The famous Corby Pole Fair – which takes place only once every 20 years – has received National Lottery funding for an extra special Queen’s Jubilee event.

01/06/2022

The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank (right had side) with the Lovell telescope in the background (left hand side)

The Lovell Telescope and the First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank. Credit: Andrew Brooks

News

Out of this world: Jodrell Bank's First Light Pavilion set to open

The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank opens this Saturday thanks to £12.5million raised by National Lottery players – the state-of-the-art attraction is a must-see for 2022.

31/05/2022

The Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse Credit: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

News

Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse to bloom again thanks to £4million

The Grade II* listed Camellia House will be restored to its former glory and transformed into a global tea house.

26/05/2022

Newham family being photographed during Newham Heritage Month

Projects

London Borough of Newham

Newham Heritage Month is an annual heritage festival that celebrates the borough’s local heritage, led by the community for the community.

24/08/2020

The Falkirk Kelpie sculptures, with boats on the canal and people walking along the paths

News

Working in partnership to improve places in Scotland

We’re teaming up with Historic Environment Scotland to co-fund heritage projects that support place-based regeneration and boost local economies.

01/04/2022

People dancing as part of a cultural festival at the Birmingham Commonwealth games

Videos

Inspiration for your heritage project

Engagement Manager Debbie Cooper explores what 'heritage' can mean and shares examples of projects we've funded in the Midlands & East of England.

Festival artwork, people are falling through the air looking excited. In front of Birmingham library

Festival artwork for Wondrous Stories. Credit: Dan Tucker

News

Exciting programme of cultural events for Birmingham 2022 Festival

Birmingham 2022 Festival announces its six-month-long programme of events, bringing together sports, heritage and culture to showcase the West Midlands’ unique character.

28/02/2022