National Parks
Some of the most amazing scenery can be found in England's national parks - sweeping moorlands, vast forests, beautiful valleys and fields full of wild flowers and breezy meadows. England's national parks are great places for watching wildlife, having fun with the children or simply getting away from it all.
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Dartmoor National Park
A horse ride on Dartmoor National Park is as exhilarating as its vast open spaces.
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor National Park’s 267 square miles might make it one of England’s smaller National Parks.
Lake District National Park
Tackle some of England's highest peaks in the Lake District National Park.
New Forest National Park
The New Forest is situated in the deep south of England, between the urban areas of Southampton and Bournemouth and bounded by the Solent.
North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors National Park is a true northern treasure. Enjoy tremendous variety within a relatively compact area.
Northumberland National Park
If you wish to discover a landscape of limitless beauty and a welcome that is warm and genuine then Northumberland National Park, the land of the far horizons, will provide an experience you will not want to forget.
The Peak District National Park
The first National Park to be established, the Peak District National Park covers parts of six counties between Sheffield and Manchester.
The South Downs
Visit the rolling scenery of the South Downs, which, thankfully, appears secure for generations to come as a designated 'National Park in waiting'.
The Broads
Britain's largest protected wetland The Broads enjoys similar status to our National Parks.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Yorkshire Dales National Park, sitting astride the central Pennine watershed, has been described variously as wild, expansive, tranquil and, at times, awesome and bleak.