About the Parks

The National Parks of England and Wales are among the most beautiful and valued landscapes in the British Isles, containing some of our most breathtaking scenery, rare wildlife and cultural heritage.

Millions of people visit the National Parks every year, eager to enjoy their unique qualities, peace and tranquillity. Our Parks are also 'living landscapes', home to diverse communities. The National Parks must be conserved for the benefit of all, now and in the future - they are "not ours, but ours to look after".

There are currently thirteen members of the National Parks family in England and Wales. They are the Broads, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, South Downs, Yorkshire Dales, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast and Snowdonia. The Parks cover about 10% of total land area of England and Wales: 9% of England and 20% of Wales.

Read our briefing paper on National Parks to find out more