Learning about the National Parks

Facts and figures

New Forest cottage, children in the Lake District and climber in Loch Lomond

Want to know the biggest, the oldest or most visited National Park?

Check out all the facts and figures

Maps

Cyclists consulting a map

Where are the National Parks?

See them all on our map

Frequently asked questions

Foresters, sheep and children

What are National Parks, why are they here, and how can people live in a protected area?

Find out all the answers to our FAQs

History

Stanage Edge in the Peak District

How did National Parks start? What order were they designated in?

Read our history timeline

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