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
Royal Festival Hall: Restoration and Renovation
This project conserved and improved the auditorium, increasing access while preserving iconic design features.
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Restoration of Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace, a residence for Bishops of London for 1,300 years, has been restored and its public profile raised.
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Darwin Centre
A new building was created to house the museum’s internationally-important collection of botany and entomology specimens, dating from the 16th century.
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Arnos Vale Cemetery
Arnos Vale Cemetery has undergone a major restoration programme, and been transformed into a heritage, wildlife and visitor centre.
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Degrees of Separation, Barnstaple
Primary and secondary school children engaged with the stories of local soldiers during the First World War through workshops with local museums and an artist, culminating in an exhibition and open day event for the wider community.
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Hospital Under Canvas: Millicent Sutherland's Ambulance in the Great War
A collection of paintings depicting nursing during the First World War was researched and exhibited, engaging the local community with this exceptional collection.
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Tuckers Hall Conservation
The funding helped to repair and restore the historic fabric of the Grade II* listed building, and supported a new education programme to share the heritage with more people.
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Last Post: Remembering The First World War
This project focused on increasing access to First World War archival material held in The British Postal Museum and Archive.
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Capability Brown Festival
Held in 2016, the Capability Brown Festival was created to celebrate 300 years since the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown – the ‘Shakespeare of gardening’.
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Restoring Sandycombe Lodge
Sandycombe Lodge, the home of painter JMW Turner, has been fully restored thanks to National Lottery funding.
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Bristol Aerospace Centre
Providing a rare insight into the history of British aviation at Filton, the Bristol Aerospace Centre project tells the story of one of the birthplaces of aviation in Britain.
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Aspire (Constable 'Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows')
Our grant helped secure John Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows for the nation.