Cotswolds National Landscape

14/10/2026

What if we told you our Glorious Cotswold Grasslands team is leading a movement to restore grassland and wildflower habitat across the Cotswolds? Over the last couple of years, we've documented their amazing work across all four seasons... From seed harvesting in the summer, to sowing in the autumn, and habitat management in winter and spring - every moment counts in their mission to boost biodiversity! Explore their journey and discover the impact of their tireless work in our video! Find out more at www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk

08/10/2026

Looking to learn more about sustainable travel, build your CV, and explore future careers in conservation and transport?
Join us and our friends at@glos_crp _crp and for the Sustainable Transport Forum 2026, a free event for young people aged 16-21.
Key details:
📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ 10:30am to 12:30pm
📍 George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AZ
🚍 Travelling by public transport? Up to £20 of travel costs can be reimbursed.
🎟️ Places are free, but limited - so book early!
👉 Book your place today by clicking this link: https://teams.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

18/09/2026

Be a part of positive change in the Cotswolds! Our current application window for our Caring for the Cotswolds grants scheme closes on 4 October. Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are offered to non-profit organisations driving projects focused on nature, communities, and the climate.
Apply now, and be part of a brighter future! www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk

With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund

17/09/2026

Discover your inner navigator! Unlock the power of map reading with our friendly and experienced team of Cotswold Voluntary Wardens.
Join a free one day workshop where you'll learn the art of map reading... from the history of maps to compass work, and even planning a walk. Then, put your new skills to the test with an outdoor adventure in the local area. The afternoon walk is flat (if you have particular access requirements, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]). The event isn’t suitable for dogs, other than assistance dogs.

Book your spot now and get ready to unlock new possibilities! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/map-skills-for-beginners-tickets-1993836587907

29/08/2026

Unlock your potential! We're excited to announce that applications are now open for our next cohort of paid work placements, designed to give young people a taste of countryside and green careers!

Our previous participants in June all completed their week with beaming smiles, describing the placement as a journey which boosted their confidence, skills, and sense of achievement.

We're looking for people aged 18-25 who are ready to take the leap and gain valuable work experience. The work may be physically demanding, so applicants should have a proficient level of fitness and mobility. No prior experience required!
Join us from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2026 in Cirencester. The deadline for applications is 13 September 2026, so don't miss your opportunity.
Learn more and submit your application at https://www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk/about-cotswolds-nl/vacancies/

02/08/2026

We're celebrating a big year in 2026...60 years since the decision was made that the Cotswolds was so beautiful, and special, and valuable that it should be protected for the benefit of us all. And we want to celebrate that with everyone - so you're all invited to a party on 15th August. There'll be cake, an exhibition, a little live music, and a screening of the magical 'Cotswolds: Field & Folk' film - just released this summer. Who's in?! Tickets are available now and selling fast: https://boxoffice.cheltladiescollege.org/events/160343

We can't wait to see you there!

Thanks to and CotswoldsFilm for co-hosting with us, and to CLC Venues & Events for proving such a fantastic venue at Parabola Arts Centre.

29/07/2026

Earlier this month, our Grants and Youth panel met to assess recent applications for Caring for the Cotswolds grants. Five Year 12 students from The Cotswold School (pictured) helped us allocate £20,000 to five new projects. This brings our total amount awarded this year to an astonishing £70,179. Our thanks to everyone who supports the scheme - business members, funders, and visitors to the area.

Supported projects this time include Longfield Hospice who will be restoring and enhancing their beautiful hospice gardens and improving access for patients and visitors (pictured); FWAG SouthWest who are establishing an outdoor learning space for ongoing community engagement, and delivering practical workshops for the public focused on nature-friendly food growing, as well as shared harvest activities for residents from deprived communities (pictured); a community interpretation board in Stroud's Slade Ward which has been co-created with the community and Stroud Town Council; and a grant for Dialect - supporting rural writers to support a writer in residence who will help enrich public understanding of seasonal change, biodiversity, land practices, and the deep stories of the Cotswolds.

A fascinating range of projects, and we can't wait to see how each one develops over the coming weeks and months.

Our next application window closes on 4th October - so if you'd like to apply for a little extra support for your project, please do check the details on our website.

27/07/2026

We're recruiting! We're looking for an experienced, strategic, and inspiring planning professional to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Strategic Planning.

Your role will be to lead the Cotswold National Landscape’s planning function, ensuring that the statutory purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the Cotswolds is embedded at the heart of planning policy, decision-making, and development across the area.

If you're interested in joining our friendly team and making a real difference to this iconic landscape; and you'd like to find out more about the role and how to apply, visit the Vacancies page on our website at www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk

16/06/2026

Our Caring for the Cotswolds Grant Scheme, supported by and our local business members, has recently awarded a further £34,101 across nine fantastic projects that will benefit the people, wildlife, and landscape of the Cotswolds, and support climate action.

The latest batch of successfully funded projects includes:
- The construction of an outdoor adventure playground by Noah’s Ark Children’s Venture.
- A series of guided walking experiences in the Cotswolds for people from inner-city areas, run by .
- A series of traditional rural skills workshops delivered by for local primary schools, vulnerable young people, and for communities.
- An online climate action education program provided by to eight schools in the Cotswolds.
- Goat grazing on ancient limestone grassland, co-ordinated by Cranham Common Management Committee.

Big thanks to the members of our review panel, and huge congratulations to all our successful grantees! We look forward to seeing how each of these projects progresses, and how they make great differences to those involved!

Are you a non-profit seeking funding for your project? Our next application deadline is 4 October 2026.

For more information, please www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk/news/

09/06/2026

Looking forward to the press preview of Cotswolds: Field & Folk on 3rd July - and then the screenings tour across the summer which will follow!

As Cotswolds: Field & Folk begins its summer screening tour, we're inviting members of the press to be among the first audiences to experience the film.

Over the past two years, we've travelled across the Cotswolds meeting the farmers, conservationists, historians and local communities who help shape and care for this extraordinary landscape. The result is a feature documentary that celebrates the people behind the views and explores the connection between land, heritage and community.

We're holding a limited number of seats at selected screenings for journalists, reviewers, broadcasters, bloggers and media outlets who would like to cover the film, attend a screening, or arrange an interview with the filmmakers.
If you're interested in joining us and getting a first look at Field & Folk, we'd love to hear from you.

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