Investing in peace and the future
As UNESCO marks its 80th anniversary, new analysis reveals that since 1994, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested over £1 billion in cultural and natural heritage projects within UNESCO sites across the United Kingdom, strengthening communities, protecting landscapes, and helping to build the conditions for long-term peace.
Explore Our Sites
UNESCO Sites in the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies are destinations of world-class standard. They tell the story of the British Isles in an unparalleled way: its creation, formation, biodiversity, occupation, invasion, monarchy, religion, industry, culture, scientific invention and creativity.
Each of the types of UNESCO designation - Biosphere Reserves, Creative Cities, Global Geoparks and World Heritage Sites – play a vital role in the future of our societies and planet.
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Our Impact
Our work aligns to UNESCO core programme areas of education, the sciences, culture and communication & information, and contributes to the achievement of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, defined in the 2030 Agenda.
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From major research studies to strategy documents, toolkits to accreditation guidance, maps to factsheets, our Resource Centre is the place to find the information you need.
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Get Recognised
There are many ways to be accredited by UNESCO in the UK: designated site status, patronage, prizes, or becoming a member of our expert network.
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