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.
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Latest News
Hudswell, North Yorkshire visit
On Saturday 21 September, the second of our 2024 regional visits took place. We gathered at Hudswell village hall and,…
Stoke Ferry, Norfolk visit
On Saturday 3 August, the first of our 2024 regional visits took place. The initial walking tour through Stoke Ferry…
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…
Upcoming Events
OpenHeritage and the rescue of 170-175 High Street, Sunderland
4th December 2024
HTVF webinar on 4 December 2024, 1.30-2.30pm With Martin Hulse (Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust) and John Pendlebury (Newcastle…
Managing Green Spaces
6th March 2025
Oxford Preservation Trust has stewardship of almost 1000 acres of green space in and around the city of Oxford. They…
Recent Events
New neighbourhoods in old places: designing and delivering innovative and sustainable housing development
1st November 2024
1 November 2024, 10.15 – 16.30 Kellogg College, Oxford A one-day forum for built environment professionals, researchers, community groups and…
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…
HTVF at Oxford Open Doors
14th September 2024
Saturday 14 September 2024, 11am-3.30pm. The Hub, Kellogg College, Oxford. This is a joint HTVF and Kellogg College drop-in event…
Heritage Economics
21st August 2024
Though never far from the spotlight, planning reform is a key aspect of the new government's growth agenda. Good strategic…