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Centenary
In 2026, we’re celebrating 100 years of the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
On this page, you can explore our history and discover how Gloucestershire’s centenary celebrations, along with a range of local initiatives, are marking and shaping this special year.
100 years of standing up for the countryside
For a century, CPRE has helped shape the countryside we know today – from campaigning for the first Green Belts and our National
Parks to protecting hedgerows and dark skies, and stopping fracking.
Our history is proof that when the countryside needs a voice, people step up and make change happen.
Discover our historyGet involved in Gloucestershire
To mark this special year, we’re hosting a range of events, activities and initiatives. They’re an invitation to Love Your Countryside: to protect what matters, regenerate what’s been lost, and reconnect with the places that sustain us all. Discover how you can get involved in Gloucestershire below…
The Centenary Way
COMING SOON: Our new waymarked walking route to celebrate 100 years of CPRE
Fundraising in our special year: Our Centenary auction
In April, we held our flagship fundraising event for this special centenary year: our Centenary Auction. Thanks to the generosity of our prize donors and bidders, we are delighted to have raised more than £2,400 to support our ongoing work to protect and enhance our countryside.
