With such amazing landscapes, habitats and wildlife, the UK’s 15 National Parks are a valuable resource for taking learning to the great outdoors.
Whether you are looking at the huge diversity of geographic features, the millennia of rich history or even their literary and artistic significance, the UK’s National Parks are sure to motivate and inspire both students and teachers alike.
Read on to find out more about our National Parks, including how they are managed, and discover some helpful learning resources to take into (or out of!) the classroom.
Get answers to some of the most common questions about National Parks:
How many National Parks are in the UK and where?
Why were they created and when?
How big are they, how many people live in them and how many visitors do they get?
Find out about the organisations that look after the National Parks and our local communities:
What are National Park Authorities?
Like the rest of the countryside, our National Parks face a number of challenges and pressures:
From free lesson plans, to delivering fieldtrips, our education teams are here to help:
Top tips to plan a trip to a National Park
Free lesson plans - from tourism surveys to full-day field trips
