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
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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
4th Floor
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London, EC4R 2YA
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The main entrance is on Dowgate Hill. A steep escalator takes you to the first floor, with upper floors all accessible by lift. There is an accessible, alternative entrance on Cousin Lane, which must be booked in advance. There are accessible toilets on the 4th and basement floors.
South West
Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there are accessible toilets on every floor. There are also parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, which need to be booked in advance.
Projects
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Extension
The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre on the Jurassic Coast has been extended, allowing more people to interact with the heritage of this World Heritage Site.
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Improving disabled access to Kew Palace
As part of a wider conservation project, Historic Royal Palaces is working with local disabled people to improve access to Kew Palace.
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Batscapes - for People and Bats
A team of 50 volunteer bat wardens worked to increase the population of horseshoe bats in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset through monitoring, habitat management and education.
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The Radstock Museum oral history video archive project
Radstock Museum led an oral history project to identify and record the memories and experiences of former miners who worked in North Somerset coalfield.
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Royal Albert Hall Development, London
The Grade I listed building was repaired and renovated, bringing it up to operational standards for audiences and artists.
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Woking's Story: exploring local lives
Volunteers explored six centuries of history through the lives of local personalities, sharing their discoveries through the ‘Woking’s Story’ display at The Lightbox.
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The Metropolitan Railway and the birth of Amersham-on-the-Hill
Metroland researched and shared the story of Amersham-on-the-Hill during the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Railway.
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Pilot Gig Restoration - Heritage Craft at Newquay Harbour
Volunteers from Newquay Rowing Club worked alongside specialist boat builders to restore three of the country’s oldest pilot gigs using traditional skills.
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Cricklepit Mill Interpretation - The Heart of Exeter's Wild City
Devon Wildlife Trust’s (DWT) project aimed to create community-based interpretation at the Trust’s new head office at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.
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A Miller's Tale: Football, Community and Remembrance in Central London during the Great War
Young people from schools in Fulham used archives to discover how the First World War impacted on their area, creating an exhibition, an animation and a drama piece.
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Restoring Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch
Major works were required to save this building, a rare surviving example of Romantic architecture which was damaged by fire in the 1960s.
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Wheal Peevor Project
This project allowed essential heritage restoration works to be carried out in Wheal Peevor, a key element of the Cornish Mining UNESCO World Heritage site.