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.
Projects
Peterborough, Central Park
This project helped to restore Peterborough’s Central Park back to its Victorian splendour.
Projects
Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Project, 'The Story of Limestone'.
The Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area has been conserved and restored, ensuring the public will be able to enjoy this historic site safely.
Projects
XArch Exploring Archaeology
The XARCH project was a follow-on from the National Lottery-funded Community Landscapes Project.
Projects
Turner Trail in Yorkshire
Yorkshire locations for artworks by famous British painter Joseph Turner were brought to life through an interactive Turner Trail.
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The Dyfi Osprey Project
In 2009, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust used an HLF grant to help protect the ospreys on the Cors Dyfi reserve.
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Bradford, Lister Park
Historic Lister Park was restored and enhanced as part of a project to renovate and refurbish the heritage of the park.
Projects
Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green was returned to its former glory following this full programme of restoration works.
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Greenhead Park, Huddersfield
Greenhead Park opened to the public in 1884 and was a perfect place for a family picnic or day out until it became run down over time and and was no longer safe for the community to enjoy.
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Bute Park Restoration
Bute Park is a Grade I listed park in Cardiff that was restored to protect and enhance one of Cardiff's most cherished and popular attractions.
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Antrim Castle Gardens
An 18th-century Anglo-Dutch water garden was transformed from a neglected and underused park, into an amazing outdoor space which is now enjoyed by local people and visitors alike.
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Armagh Mall Restoration
Armagh City and District Council was awarded a grant to restore and enhance the historic Armagh Mall, introducing disabled access and new lighting.
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Peckham Rye Park Restoration
The project focused on restoring and enhancing the late 19th century layout of Peckham Rye Park, with its formal layout of decorative bedding displays, water features and themed gardens. It also included upgrading facilities for visitors.