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Learn about National Parks

Whether you’re curious about National Parks, learning at home or bringing the outdoors into the classroom, start exploring here.

What is a National Park? , Find out more

Some basic facts about these stunning landscapes and their special designation.

Who looks after the National Parks? , Meet the rangers

Meet the people who protect and manage these special places.

Learn the history

History of the National Parks , Learn the history

The incredible stories and the people behind the Parks' creation, spanning two centuries.

Learning in the Parks

We work with around 100,000 young people every year at National Parks UK. Our specialist staff use their expert knowledge to create lifelong learning experiences. From storytelling in the woods and junior rangers on residential trips to apprenticeships and university placement programmes, we’re confident that time spent with us will not be forgotten. We support the campaign to create a generation of outdoor citizens and believe everyone is entitled to a childhood packed with nature, adventure and the outdoors.

Educational Resources

Planning a visit , Plans and contacts

Everything you need to know about visiting a National Park with your school or group.

Teaching Resources , Get downloads

Learn about National Parks before your visit with our teaching resources and materials.

National Parks could hold the answer to nature recovery 🌿

Every day, our National Parks are actively restoring damaged habitats, reintroducing lost species, and linking green spaces across local and landscape scales.

With work spanning the breadth of the nations, we're an integral part of the solution to the challenges we face surrounding degraded natural environments across Great Britain. 

#NationalParksUK #NatureRecovery
💚Better health and wellbeing? National Parks could hold the answer.

Every day, our 15 National Parks across the UK help people unwind, connect with others and experience the benefits of spending time in nature.

#NationalParksUK #Wellbeing