The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) has over 30 years’ experience in promoting the prosperity and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages. Its work is rooted in the recognised value of heritage assets to social, economic and environmental well-being, and how to successfully manage change.
The HTVF is an independent membership organisation funded from events and membership fees, and sponsorships.
Latest News
Politics, priorities and promises
As the election draws near, and manifesto promises are scrutinised, shared and debated, we bring a roundup of some key…
Royal patronage of HTVF to continue
The Historic Towns and Villages Forum is very pleased to announce that His Majesty King Charles will be continuing his…
Managing Heritage Assets and Development in Smaller Settlements
It was good to be meet in person at Kellogg College, University of Oxford for a day of excellent, thought-provoking presentations…
Forum funding success: reaching rural communities
We are delighted to have received the news from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) that the Forum’s application to…
Upcoming Events
Community-led developments in Norfolk: Stoke Ferry visit
3rd August 2024
Saturday 3 August 2024 Stoke Ferry, Norfolk 11am-3.30pm This visit is designed to find out more about the village of…
HTVF at Oxford Open Doors
14th September 2024
Saturday 14 September 2024, 11am-3.30pm. The Hub, Kellogg College, Oxford. A joint Historic Towns & Villages Forum (HTVF) and Kellogg…
Community-led developments in North Yorkshire: Hudswell visit
21st September 2024
Saturday 21 September 2024 Hudswell, North Yorkshire 11am-3pm This visit is designed to find out more about developments in the…
Community-led developments in Somerset: Oct 2024 walk & talk
5th October 2024
Community-led developments in Somerset: October 2024 - date to be confirmed. Details to follow soon. (Top image: Somerset landscape.…
Recent Events
Vibrant Villages and Towns: Managing Heritage Assets and Development in Smaller Settlements
15th March 2024
This in-person day at Kellogg College, Oxford, is for all those who are responsible for, or interested in, balancing conservation…
Creating Vibrant Villages and Towns: The Current View
22nd February 2024
Historic places have the potential to be highly sustainable. They can also provide useful lessons about the importance of human…
Place Plans: Developing Holistic Strategies for Growth, Regeneration and Conservation
23rd May 2023
Looking at innovative and whole settlement approaches to planning for change Place Plans are ideal planning and management vehicles to…
Towards a Better Balance between Heritage and Growth 2
25th April 2023
A second opportunity to hear about this Historic England funded study and discuss its findings and recommendations. Following the publication…