# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: The first annual Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscapes forumAbout this EventThe Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape team is delighted to invite you to the first annual National Landscapes Forum.We hope to bring together people who are passionate about the area to learn more about some of the work that is taking place in the National Landscape, with opportunities to engage in discussions and network.The event will be held on Thursday 5th February 2026 from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Hold, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LR.Come along to the event and hear from some four fantastic speakers presenting on a range of topics including:Nature - supporting wildlife and wading bird populationsPeople - engaging young people with farming and the natural environmentClimate - inspiring community action on climate changePlace - planning policy and challenges in a National LandscapeThere will be opportunities for debate in lively question and answer sessions, plus time for discussion and networking during break periods.This is a free event to attend and everyone is welcome. Free refreshments will be provided. However, booking online in advance is required.Event programme9:00am - 9:30am – Guests arrival, registration and refreshments9:30am – 9:35am – Welcome & housekeeping – (Nick Collinson, Chair)9:35am – 9.50am – Introduction to National Landscapes (Simon Amstutz, National Landscapes)9:50am – 10:00am – Comfort break and entry for late arrivals10.00am - 10.30am – Talk 1 (Place) - Planning and Applying Section 85 – Beverley McClean, Planning Officer, National Landscapes10.30am – 11.00am – Talk 2 (Climate) - Inspiring Community Action -Eamonn O’Nolan, Chair, Deben Climate Centre11.00am -11.15am – Q & A with Talk 1 and 2 speakers (hosted by Chair)11.15am -11.35am – Interval and refreshments11.35am – 12.05pm – Talk 3(Nature) - Suffolk Wader Strategy - Alex Moore da Luz, Nature Enhancement Officer, National Landscapes12.05pm -12.35pm – Talk 4 (People) - Engaging With Farming & The Natural Landscape - Carrie Phoenix, Founder, Natural Habitat12.35pm - 12.50pm – Q & A with Talk 3 and 4 speakers (hosted by Chair)12.50am - 1:00pm - Summing up & close – (Chair)1.00pm – Close & DepartGetting to the eventThe Hold is located opposite the University of Suffolk Waterfront building, approximately a 15 -20 minute walk from Ipswich Train station.For those arriving by car, there is a limited amount of car parking available for visitors to The Hold accessed via Long Street and New Street – 18 spaces including 2 Blue Badge spaces.Please note that the pay and display parking at The Hold is limited to 3 hours and is monitored by Ipserve cameras.)There are other public Pay and Display car parks at Fore Street Car Park – 30 spaces, Duke Street Car Park 248 spaces, Athena Hall Car Park 94 spaces. Blue badge spaces are also available at the rear of the Waterfront Building, accessed via Coprolite Street.You can find out more about parking and getting to The Hold at www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/about-suffolk-archives/the-hold.You can find out more about the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape at coastandheaths-NL.org.uk. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/469dd870-e541-11f0-98de-115137f96074-rimg-w1200-h453-dcffffff-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/2026-national-landscapes-forum-people-climate-nature-place/100001972713726861 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ipswich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives - **lat**: 52.0530624 - **long**: 1.1636657 - **full address**: The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a87db5fef477034d7f7ff79b047d92ca5c5f312e677082b4a3a3c4b93569d413-rimg-w1200-h857-dc312d2a-gmir.jpg?v=1767072926 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place being held? - **A:** 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place? - **A:** 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place is organized by Dedham Vale and Coast & Heaths AONBs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 National Landscapes Forum: People, Climate, Nature, Place is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ipswich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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