The poet John Hegley is reading to a crowd at the opening festival of Luton Henge. He is facing away from us speaking into a microphone, He's wearing a dark suit and has short grey hair and glasses. A crowd of around 40 people are watching, some sitting on the banking of the henge on a tarpaulin, others standing. The site is framed by trees and a towerblock in the distance.

Widening access

National Landscapes are places so special they’re protected for the whole nation, and we want everyone to feel welcome.

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About us

We’re a national charity which works to make sure the UK’s most outstanding landscapes are beautiful, thriving places that everyone can feel part of. We support the UK’s network of National Landscapes to help them to be as effective as possible.

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Two farmers stand in a green field with hills in the background. They are Lucy and Nick Tyler. They are both wearing wellies and bodywarmers.
News

Farming in Protected Landscapes programme extended

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds MP announces three year extension of successful farming programme as new report is published.

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A black and white picture of people parading through the orchard as part of the wassailing celebration. One woman has a violin, everyone is wearing tassels on their clothing and hats.
Opinion

Here we come a-wassailing – living heritage in National Landscapes

As the Government seeks submissions for its new living heritage inventory, we visit Dorset to learn about an ancient winter tradition.

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Inside a long barn. The walls and floor are a warm orange brick colour. Above are wooden roofing struts. A windo at the far end lets in light.
Case Study

Top prize for FIPL funded barn restoration in Chichester Harbour National Landscape

New life for 18th Century Grade II* Listed North Barn at Itchenor Park Farm.

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National Landscapes in Numbers

66%
of people in England live within half an hour's journey time of a National Landscape
15%
of the land in England is within a National Landscape
38
National Landscapes to fall in love with - across England and Wales

What we are working on

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Nature Calling

Arts, brand new writing, opportunities to get involved... Nature Calling is the National Landscapes' first national arts commissioning programme.

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Big Chalk

Growing from an initial partnership of Protected Landscapes, the Big Chalk Partnership now comprises 150+ organisations with a common vision of creating thriving chalk and limestone landscapes across southern England. It performs a vital role in nature’s recovery, connecting national targets and plans with participatory modes of delivery. National Landscapes Association hosts the programme's team.

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Big Chalk x Libra Photographic Members of Big Chalk partnership organisations on a field trip

Your Natural Partner

High-integrity and ambitious nature recovery projects ripe for investment. Work with us to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of these special places and boost the resilience of your business for the future. For people, for nature, for good.

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