After a year of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for everyone to have access to green spaces, historical stories and beautiful places to find a sense of calm. These are the things we look after, for everyone to reach some normality.
Many cultural institutions have become the subject of fierce debate, moving discussions away from what the nation needs most right now: recovery. Here, Hilary McGrady, our Director-General, focuses on the importance of nature, beauty and history, and how these familiar aspects of life can help us through difficult times.


