Inspirational Landscapes – Aspirational Communities

Celebrating the relationship between landscapes, the communities that shape them and the businesses that contribute to their prosperity; and
Exploring and understanding the complex challenges and opportunities facing all National Park Authorities in aspiring to a sustainable economic future.

Inspirational Landscapes, Aspirational Communities gives delegates a unique chance to meet with a range of people involved and interested in the ‘people’ end of National Parks. Key figures will be there from across UK governments, the business, commercial and community sectors, as well as Members and senior officers from every National Park Authority.

During the conference, delegates will hear inspiring presentations, visit exemplars of community and business initiative and have the opportunity to speak face to face with a host of people with ideas for business prosperity and community vibrancy. Each day's programme ends with a drinks reception and a meal where delegates can network and chat with the day’s speakers.

Inspirational Landscapes, Aspirational Communities is the National Park event of the year. Register online now!

“The ANPA Conference continues to be the most relevant, active forum for National Park practitioners from all sectors. It is a unique opportunity to engage directly with influential figures, from the government, National Park Authorities and the private sector, who are driving the current agenda forward.”

David Thornton OBE, Chairman,
Lake District National Park Authority

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Speaker Highlights

Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Jane Davidson AM, Minister of Environment, Sustainability and Housing, Welsh Assembly Government

Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Environment Scottish Government

Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate

Sir Christian Bonington CBE, DL, Chancellor of Lancaster University, Chairman of Berghaus Ltd