London and South

From the bustling streets of the UK's historic capital to the idyllic coves of Cornwall and the cultural history of Kent, London & South is rich in heritage.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Get inspiration for your project
Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in London & South, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.
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Contact details
Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0330 236 6485 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
London and South East
Postal address:
4th Floor
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London, EC4R 2YA
South West
Postal address:
Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS

News
Six stories for London History Day

News
The story of the Hornchurch skatepark that made history

Blogs
How we are changing the way we work

News
Celebrities and surprises spotted in Painted Hall, Greenwich

News
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery turns back time to original design

News
How The National Lottery transformed London’s first Borough of Culture

News
Hear the real voices of the Battle of Britain at Biggin Hill Memorial Museum

Projects
Human Henge: historic landscapes and mental health at Stonehenge
Human Henge improved participants' mental health by providing high quality, small group experiences of archaeology and historic landscapes.

News
UK’s oldest open-air pools to be restored to their former glory

Projects
Queer Britain at the Salisbury Playhouse
Queer Britain created an online film archive featuring women who have made a difference.

Projects
Fabric of Life
LGBT+ young people in Wiltshire explore fashion and identity.

Projects
Madhouse: My House? Exploring the history of learning disability
Designed to connect learning disabled people with their heritage, this project delivered a training programme, website and exhibition, sharing the social history of learning disability in an accessible way.