Landscapes, parks and nature
Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1billion of National Lottery and other funding 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. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
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
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open, providing grants from £10,000 up to £10million.
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
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Projects
Dyfi 360 landscape - for people and wildlife
The Dyfi 360 observatory gives people the opportunity to learn about and observe nature up close.
Projects
Go with the Flow
A Havant stream rich in local history was the focus of a local community project with outdoor activities, leisure and educational events.
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WildWatch North Pennines
The Wildwatch project encouraged local people and visitors alike to map and record the wildlife that is hopping, buzzing and flying all over this area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Eastbourne Ancestors
Eastbourne Ancestors focused on providing greater intellectual and physical access to the Eastbourne Museum Service’s human skeletal collection.
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Barclay Park and Lake restoration
The Friends of Barclay Park were awarded funds to carry out extensive restoration work to the park and lake with support from the local community.
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Peregrines, people and places
A pair of peregrine falcons inspired a community project managed by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
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Restoring and sharing Northwood Cemetery on the Isle of Wight
The Friends of Northwood Cemetery created a Heritage Resource Centre and Heritage and Conservation Trail for Northwood Cemetery on the Isle of Wight.
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Brompton Cemetery Conservation Project
The restoration of Brompton Cemetery has preserved historic buildings and monuments and helped revive a community area where people can learn about their local heritage.
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Winckley Square Gardens
A programme to improve access to Winckley Square, Preston, and celebrate the significant heritage of the gardens.
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Beddington Park and The Grange Garden
This five-year project at Beddington Park and The Grange Garden combines ambitious park improvements with real engagement with the community.
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Houghton Hall Park: Renaissance and Renewal
A hidden gem in the centre of an urban environment, Houghton Hall Park is a 17 hectare public park in the town of Houghton Regis.
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Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
The Tunbridge Wells Grosvenor and Hilbert Park, designed in 1889 by Rupert Marnock, is one of the town's oldest parks and is being redeveloped to benefit the community and nature.