Sandford Award is open to all heritage organisations large and local, urban and rural across the UK, (including the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) that have a site and/or a collection and deliver a formal learning programme. Please refer to our Eligibility Criteria before starting an application.
Detailed Description
Sandford Awards 2025
Sandford Award is the quality mark for heritage learning and validation for heritage organisations large and local, urban and rural across the UK (including the Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man) that offer a formal learning programme which supports the relevant curriculum across the home countries. Recognition is also given to informal learning such as family programmes and self-guided provision.
Hundreds of heritage sites have received the Sandford Award since they were first made in 1978. They include museums and galleries, castles, churches, and historic houses, cottages, palaces, archaeological sites, archives and zoos.
The deadline for entries is by 5pm on Friday 14 February 2025
