Landscapes, parks and nature

Landscapes, parks and nature

People landscaping in a Japanese garden in Scotland, with a mountain in the background.
Landscaping in the Japanese Garden at Cowden, Scotland. Credit: Devlin Photo Ltd.
Looking after nature and helping people to understand its importance has never been more vital.

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.

A child holds a butterfly while a guide smiles at him

 

We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.

Romney Marsh

We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.

Green roof of cafe

Public parks are facing a severe reduction in funding from local authorities. This is how we can help your parks and urban green spaces.

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.

Woman standing in river
Volunteers helped to clear the stream

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.

Birdwatchers at work
Volunteers are birdwatching to help build records in the database

Projects

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.

Reconstruction of the Beach Head Lady
Reconstruction of the Beachy Head Lady

Projects

Eastbourne Ancestors

Eastbourne Ancestors focused on providing greater intellectual and physical access to the Eastbourne Museum Service’s human skeletal collection.

A view of the lake at Barclay Park
Barclay Park has been restored with support from the National Lottery and local community

Projects

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.

Peregrine Falcon on Derby Cathedral
Peregrine Falcon on Derby Cathedral

Projects

Peregrines, people and places

A pair of peregrine falcons inspired a community project managed by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

A bird's-eye view of Brompton Cemetery
A bird's-eye view of Brompton Cemetery

Projects

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.

A sunny day in the historic gardens
A sunny day in the historic gardens

Projects

Winckley Square Gardens

A programme to improve access to Winckley Square, Preston, and celebrate the significant heritage of the gardens.

Children with leaf art

Projects

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.

Houghton Hall Park pathway
A hidden gem, Houghton Hall Park

Projects

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.

Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
Grosvenor and Hilbert Park

Projects

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.

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