Sandford Award is the quality mark for heritage learning since 1978.
Please refer to our Eligibility Requirements (link below) before starting an application.
Detailed Description
Sandford Awards 2026
The Sandford Award is the leading quality mark for heritage sites and services and is the only form of accreditation in existence in the UK, including the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man- to provide independent quality assurance through on-site assessment. Recognition is also given to informal learning such as family programmes and self-guided provision.
Please refer to our Eligibility Requirements before starting an application.
Entries close: Friday 13 February 2026
