Welcome to Future Countryside
We are delighted to announce that next year’s Future Countryside event will take place on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at Chatsworth. We are extremely grateful to the Chatsworth House Trust for hosting us.
Future Countryside brings together individuals and organisations who share a deep love for the countryside and a strong belief in the potential of rural Britain. We see the countryside as an integral part of our national heritage and are committed to making it central to a modern vision of a healthier, greener, and more prosperous country.
At our last event, we explored the critical issues facing rural Britain, aiming to ensure that our political leaders give the countryside the attention and priority it deserves. Next year’s event promises to be similarly unique and engaging. You can register your interest in attending Future Countryside 2025 here.
We are delighted to announce that next year’s Future Countryside event will take place on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at Chatsworth. We are extremely grateful to the Chatsworth House Trust for hosting us.
Voices of the countryside delve into the hearts and minds of those who live, work, and manage the countryside. Through heartfelt reflections, these films capture the essence of rural life and the aspirations that should drive its future.
The slide pack, including the preliminary results of our survey, are now available to access online.
The King has sent a message to the delegates of Future Countryside, describing their “shared passion ... for a vibrant future, rural communities, and landscapes” as “truly inspiring”.
Sponsor Guest Blog: David Chismon of Saffery, sponsor of Future Countryside 2024, writes here about the importance of succession in helping to preserve our natural assets.
Watch Future Countryside online for free thanks to partners Rural Solutions, Michelmores and Saffery. The digital stream is powered by Farmers Weekly.
Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Stephen Barclay to headline Future Countryside 2024
Steering Committee member Elizabeth Buchanan CVO reflects on the theme of this year’s event and the importance of conversations about the countryside that bring us together rather than divide us.