Northern Ireland
From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s vibrant places, coastal landscapes, historic sites and diverse heritage. 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 Northern Ireland, 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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Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast, BT1 4GB
Belfast office location on map
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access via the main entrance to the lift lobby. There are lifts to reception on the second floor and a platform lift on this floor to the kitchen.
Projects
Ballintoy's Hidden History
Ballintoy's hidden heritage was uncovered through the community's exploration of the archaeology of Ballintoy village and the surrounding area.
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Diamond War Memorial Project
The Holywell Trust led on this project to create a shared public space centred on the War Memorial in the Diamond area of Derry-Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
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Armagh Observatory - Telescopes and Domes
Armagh Observatory is the oldest working observatory in the UK, it houses a unique collection of historic instruments and archives.
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Creating the Bishop's Gate Hotel in Derry/Londonderry
The Northern Counties Club building has been restored, and transformed into the four star Bishop's Gate Hotel for Derry/Londonderry.
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Offices of Titanic shipbuilder restored to former glory
The historic Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices in Belfast have been restored, and transformed into a luxury hotel.
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HMS Caroline
This project supported the transformation of HMS Caroline into a high-quality visitor attraction that tells the story of life on board the ship in times of war and peace.
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K K McArthur Centenary 1912-2012
100 years on, Ballymoney celebrated the Olympic marathon victory of one of its most famous sporting sons with an exhibition, public performances and workshops.
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SS Nomadic & Hamilton dock development
SS Nomadic, the tender vessel to the Titanic and the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world, was restored and opened as a visitor attraction in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast.
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A Sense of the Past: a Social History of Blindness in Northern Ireland
A Sense of the Past researched and recorded the first social history of blindness in Northern Ireland, covering the period from the 1800 to the present day.
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Exploring memories of Carnlough through photography
The project explored the heritage of Carnlough using a private collection of photographs taken by the late Jim McNeill during the 1960s and 1970s.
Stories
Changing lives: from Belfast welder to heritage blacksmith
Blogs