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The Court House, Bangor.

Projects

How a derelict building on Bangor’s seafront became Northern Ireland’s newest venue

Thanks to overwhelming community support, Open House turned a former bank and court house in Bangor into a contemporary music venue, saving it from dereliction.

13/03/2018

A photo taken through a keyhole of a prisoner in a cell, wearing striped black and white clothing.

The museum offers insight into the experiences of prisoners from Victorian times to the modern day. Photo: West Midlands Police Museum.

Projects

The Lock-Up: Unlocking History at West Midlands Police Museum

Our funding has enabled the museum to move into a Victorian custody block, the last of its kind in the country.

27/02/2018

People look at stalls at a craft fair inside St Peter's Sudbury

A craft fair at St Peter's. Photo: Allison Burke.

Projects

Regenerating St Peter’s as a cultural hub for Sudbury

St Peter’s Cultural Venue is being transformed into a new arts, heritage and learning space at the heart of Sudbury, Suffolk.

15/03/2018

An ariel view of the green space on Gloucester Cathedral grounds with people exploring

The new public green space welcomes visitors to Gloucester Cathedral. Credit Gloucester Cathedral.

Projects

Project Pilgrim: A new life for Gloucester Cathedral

Phase One: The Heart of Gloucester saw Gloucester Cathedral transform into a leader for sustainable development in the city.

20/05/2014

A view of the courtyard outside Alice Billing House in Stratford.

Alice Billing House before the project started. Credit: Andrew Baker Photographer.

Projects

Creating Futures at Alice Billing House

After being vacant for over 10 years, Creative Land Trust will bring Alice Billing House back to life with the help of heritage architects Purcell.

12/09/2023

The exterior of a historic building with scaffolding on it.

Work underway at Priory House. Photo: Dunstable Town Council.

Projects

Priory House, Dunstable - Repair and Conservation

Together with Historic England, we are supporting the repair and restoration of the Grade II* listed Priory House in Dunstable.

14/09/2023

A visitor listens through an exhibition headset in front of a display of information about faith

The Faith Museum, Bishop Auckland.

Projects

Restoring and reinterpreting Auckland Castle

This bold heritage-led regeneration project aims to create inspiring experiences and learnings on faith for visitors to County Durham.

23/04/2013

A group of children and adults sit and stand as they pose for a photo while cutting a ribbon.

Local children joined National Galleries of Scotland for the opening of the new Scottish galleries at the National. Credit Neil Hanna

Projects

Celebrating Scotland’s Art: The Scottish National Gallery Project

10 accessible gallery spaces boasting the work of pioneering Scottish artists have transformed visitors’ experience of the national collection.

24/03/2015

A group of people jump into the newly opened pools on a sunny day

People diving into Cleveland Pools at the celebration event in Autumn 2022. Credit: Suzy Slemen.

Projects

Restoring Cleveland Pools to the heart of the community in Bath

The oldest surviving open-air swimming baths in the UK have been fully restored and reopened to the public.

26/06/2018

The facade of Belsay Hall on a sunny day, with visitors exploring the grounds

Visitors attending the opening day at Belsay hall and gardens. Credit: Ellen Hunter.

Projects

Restoring one of England’s earliest Greek Revival houses and Grade I listed gardens

The Belsay Awakes project, led by English Heritage, has revived Belsay’s historic estate and gardens so that the visitor attraction can be enjoyed for years to come.

12/12/2017