Visiting the National Parks
Escape from urban sprawl to the pure tranquillity of the outdoors. A National Park is the ultimate “green gym” for all seasons. Whether you want peace and solitude or invigorating adventure, there’s a place to suit you.
Outdoor activities
Go further on your visit to a National Park, try a cycle ride through the forest, a long distance walk along the coast, a holiday with a horse or just messing about on a boat.
Our guide to the best places for outdoor activities will make you want to get out there!
Events
From guided walks to live music, children's fun days and wildlife watchings, there are events to suit everyone and many of them are free!
Maps
See where all the National Parks are in the UK, maps to download, interactive maps and maps to buy online.
Visitor Passport
Collect special stamps at each National Park you visit. Share your stories and you could end up on this website!
Help at hand: Visitor centres and shops
Where to go, where to stay, what's on offer, guides maps and more. Our visitor centres are here to help.
Photogallery
Want to see our diverse landscapes, communities and activities on offer?
Further information
UK
- The Ramblers Association - walking events throughout the UK
- Visit Britain - official tourism site for Britain
- Youth Hostels Association - budget hostel accommodation throughout the UK
- Bedsearcher for walkers - accommodation along popular walking routes
England
- Broads Authority - Visiting
- Countryside access in England
- Dartmoor National Park - Visiting
- Enjoy England - official tourism site for England
- Exmoor National Park - Visiting
- Lake District National Park - Enjoying
- New Forest National Park - Visiting the National Park
- Northumberland National Park - Visiting
- North York Moors National Park - Discover the place
- Peak District National Park - Visiting
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - Enjoying
Wales
- Brecon Beacons National Park - Visit the park
- Countryside council for Wales
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Places to visit
- Snowdonia National Park -Recreation
- Visit Wales - official tourism site for Wales
Scotland
- Cairngorms National Park - Visitors information page
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Visiting
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Visit Scotland - official tourism site for Scotland
