When nature lives nearer, we all live better
Our aim is to help millions more people enjoy time in nature close to home, in greener, thriving towns and cities.

Nature Towns and Cities is a coalition of public, private and third sector organisations, committed to bringing nature and green space to urban areas for everyone's benefit.
This coalition will help to put nature, green infrastructure and heritage at the heart of local decision-making, focusing on those areas that will benefit the most. Over the next 10 years we’re aiming to help 5 million more people enjoy better access to green and blue space close to home, and 1 million more children to be able to play in nature on their doorstep.
This includes all kinds of urban nature, and green and blue space that is freely available to the public. For example street trees, community growing spaces, urban woods, historic public parks, river and canal-sides and recreation grounds.

Over the next decade, we're aiming to work with 100 towns and cities across the UK, supporting them to transform their urban landscapes for people and nature.
Explore places across the UK we’re working with, and how Nature Towns and Cities accreditation and funding will help people living in those places to enjoy nature and green space, close to home.

Supporting people and places
We all want to see greener, healthier, more resilient and prosperous towns and cities.
Whether you’re from local government or business, public health or planning, a volunteer or a philanthropist, everyone has a part to play. By coming together to share ideas and innovate, forge new partnerships, develop ambitious plans, and attract new investment, we can all contribute.
Find out about the support on offer and how you can participate.

Resources to inspire your nature transformation
Learn how tried and tested solutions can help transform your town or city. Read case studies from people and places delivering change, and benefit from tools and templates developed to help you get started and take your next steps.
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Guidance
Unlock finance for green and blue spaces
12-02-2025

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Guidance
Put health at the heart of green space
12-02-2025

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Mobilising people power
12-02-2025
