Our research has shown that interaction with heritage or the historic environment can be a positive factor in supporting individual and community wellbeing. Here you can find advice and guidance on implementing wellbeing into heritage, including evidence, case studies and examples from Historic England’s and the wider heritage sector’s work.
Documents and webpages explaining our strategic approach to wellbeing and heritage and our progress towards carrying out the strategy.
Read a summary of Historic England's Wellbeing and Heritage Strategy and download the full strategy document.
Research into the relationship between wellbeing and interaction with the historic environment to inform Historic England's future work.
Evidence on the benefits of heritage volunteering
Wellbeing: Participation and Engagement
Projects about encouraging a sense of wellbeing through participation and engagement in heritage.
Read case studies on the benefits of successful relationships between wellbeing initiatives and heritage, from Historic England and the wider sector.
A selection of case studies showing how heritage can improve wellbeing.
Linda Monckton introduces a special edition of Historic England research focusing on wellbeing.
This 2020 report aims to demonstrate the potential of the heritage sector to make a positive impact on mental health and the pleasure of being together in places that encourage thought and reflection, activity and friendship.
Find out about the Wellbeing and Heritage Working Group and the communities of practice within it.
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