Landscapes, parks and nature
Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1billion to more than 4,900 land, nature and biodiversity projects across the UK.
Protecting the environment is one of our four Heritage 2033 investment principles.
We are prioritising landscape and nature projects that:
- support nature’s recovery
- deliver nature-based solutions to address climate change
- reconnect people to landscapes, marine environments and nature
The climate crisis
The heritage sector has an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Find out more about what we're doing to tackle the climate crisis.
What we expect from projects we fund
We want all kinds of heritage project, large and small, to:
- limit any potential damage on the environment
- make a positive impact on the environment and particularly for nature
Read our environmental sustainability guidance.
How to get funding
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
Habitats and species
We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
Landscapes
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
Public parks and urban green spaces
Public parks are facing a severe reduction in funding from local authorities. This is how we can help your parks and urban green spaces.
Gardens and cemeteries
The UK is world renowned for its wealth of historic designed parks, gardens and cemeteries. Here's how our funding can help look after them.
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How The National Lottery transformed London’s first Borough of Culture
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New funding for Scotland's biodiversity
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Sleaford’s historic drinking fountain to enter the fightback against plastic waste
Projects
Humberhead Levels Landscape Partnership Scheme: isles, moors & meadows
The Humberhead Levels Landscape Partnership is protecting a rare wetland landscape characterised by significant remains of medieval strip farming and famous for its peatlands.
Projects
Creating Natural Connections in Cumbernauld
The Scottish Wildlife Trust are bringing transformational change to Cumbernauld’s natural heritage, and helping local people engage with its greenspaces to improve mental health.
Projects
Beaumont Park Pavilion
The reconstruction of the historic pavilion will complete Friends of Beaumont Park's restoration of their historic park.
Projects
Restoring Florence Court’s kitchen garden to its former glory
The historic two acre kitchen garden, nestled inside the countryside estate in County Fermanagh, will be carefully restored to its original 1930s character thanks to National Lottery funding.
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Landscapes, parks and nature
Projects
From Troutbeck Bridge to Treblinka
A community archaeology project in Windermere will uncover the site of a former Second World War housing complex used to house child Holocaust survivors.
Projects
The Sill: Unspoilt landscapes, inspiring people
Opened in 2017, The Sill is the Landscape Discovery Centre for the Northumberland National Park.
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Living Seas Wales: Moroedd Byw Cymru
This 3-year project, launched in the 2018 Welsh Year of the Sea, is using pioneering interpretation and events to engage and excite people about life in the seas off the coast of Wales.
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All-ability access to Garnock landscape
Many more people will have the opportunity to access the River Garnock’s natural beauty spots and experience the health benefits being outdoors can bring.