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  1. Three women (Wildlife presenter Liz bonnin and presenter Mollie King with artist Georgia Tucker) posing for a picture.

    Liz Bonnin and Mollie King shine a spotlight on the UK’s most endangered species with new National Lottery ‘Habitats of Hope’ exhibition as COP28 commences

    1st December 2023

    To mark the beginning of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, award-winning TV presenter and scientist, Liz Bonnin along with radio and TV presenter, Mollie King unveiled ‘Habitats of Hope’, an immersive exhibition at the Horniman Museum and Gardens created by The National Lottery. The new exhibition celebrates the lesser-known UK species that have been saved through the incredible work of projects run by various organisations supported by National Lottery funding.

  2. Christmas lights in Regent Street at peak time.

    Our top National Lottery funded locations to visit this Christmas

    27th November 2023

    With December in full swing, take a look at some of our top picks for the holiday season at National Lottery funded venues and locations across the UK.

  3. Sir Tony Robinson and Esther Fox with her National Lottery Award.

    Sir Tony Robinson honours Hastings Heritage champion with National Lottery Award

    23rd October 2023

    Britain’s foremost face of popular history, Sir Tony Robinson, has honoured an inspirational heritage winner with a National Lottery Award to celebrate her incredible work in transforming the museum experience for disabled people.

  4. A woman (Sam Quek) wearing a gold medal on a hockey field

    'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for Season Two with Sam Quek as the new host

    14th September 2023

    'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for it's season two, with Sam Quek as the new host, sharing the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding.

  5. The Black Swimming Association representative holding the 2022 award

    17 phenomenal projects in the running for iconic National Lottery Award

    11th September 2023

    17 projects from across the UK are appealing for votes to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year 2023.

  6. A woman (Samantha Womack) with a National Loterry Award

    Samantha Womack announces last chance to nominate for the National Lottery Awards

    9th May 2023

    Actress, singer and former Eastenders star, Samantha Womack, is urging people and projects from all over the UK to get their nominations for the National Lottery Awards in ahead of the 16 May deadline.

  7. A bunch of people taking a picture togethjer with a National Lottery Award trophie

    The hunt is on for the UK's favourite community heroes as the 2023 National Lottery Awards begins

    25th April 2023

    The National Lottery Awards are back for 2023, in search of the inspirational individuals and organisations who do amazing things with the help of National Lottery funding.

  8. People enjoying outside activities on the Kelpies.

    UK adults crave new experiences at low cost to live up to new trend

    13th March 2023

    A new research from The National Lottery shows that 64% of UK adults want to be surprised on a day out discovering their top 5 locations in their nations.

  9. A man (Fred Sirieix) in the entrance of one of the Sissinghurst Castle Gardens

    Fred Sirieix's top 10 places to visit this National Lottery Open Week

    9th March 2023

    Fred Sirieix's top 10 places to visit during National Lottery Open Week - from 18 to 26 March 2023 your National Lottery ticket will unlock over 450 special offers across the UK.

  10. A group of young people working in the woords from Keeping it Wild (London Wildlife Trust)

    More than £3 billion awarded to projects that support young people over the last decade

    16th February 2023

    £3 billion has been given to National Lottery projects that help young people connect with the environment and teach them how to protect it.

  11. Eden project

    The National Lottery Open Week returns Spring 2024 with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK

    13th February 2023

    The National Lottery Open Week 2023 runs from 18th to 26th March. Anyone who has a valid National Lottery ticket can get special offers at places and attractions.

  12. The Great Hall of the British Museum in London full of people

    Top 5 museums in London that won’t cost you a thing

    19th December 2022

    London is home to amazing cultural attractions, and the best thing about it is that many of these are free for you to visit. Discover five National Lottery-funded museums that won’t cost you a penny.

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