Learning about the National Parks
The UKs 14 National Parks are a fascinating mosaic of moors, woodland, mountains, marshland, pasture, lakes and coasts. Many are havens for rare species such as red squirrels, wild ponies, orchids and ospreys.
Volcanic eruptions, ice glaciers, farming and gunpowder quarrying have all shaped the landscape over millions of years. Now those living within National Park boundaries are vital in protecting the landscape and helping visitors to enjoy them.
- What are National Parks, why do we have them, and how can you protect a landscape that people live in and visit? Find out in our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).
- Want to know the biggest, the oldest or most visited National Park? Check out the facts and figures.
- How did we get National Parks and what order were they designated? Read our history timeline
- Where are the National Parks? See them all on our big UK National Parks map
- Who looks after the National Parks? Find out about National Park Authorities in about us or read what we're upto in our latest news
Help for teachers
Our education services are a great help to teachers and educational leaders with advice about materials, subjects and prime locations. We fully support the 'learning outside the classroom' manifesto and we can provide outdoor education activities and residential centres to really inspire your students.
Further information
The links below will take you to other websites for more information.
England
- Broads Authority - Education
- Dartmoor National Park - Learning about
- Exmoor National Park - Learning about
- Lake District National Park - Understanding
- New Forest National Park - Learning About
- Northumberland National Park - Learning Zone
- North York Moors National Park- Learning Zone
- Peak District National Park - Learning about
- South Downs Proposed National Park - Education
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - Understanding
Wales
- Brecon Beacons National Park - Learning zone
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Learning zone
- Snowdonia National Park - Education
