UK National Parks Day

Celebrate with us for the inaugural UK National Parks Day on Sunday 24 May 2026

National Parks mean so many different things to so many different people and we want to celebrate that. 2026 is the 90th anniversary of Campaign for National Parks and we want to make some noise for National Parks

UK National Parks Day is an opportunity to connect with others and share the unique reason why we love them.

Are they your place for peace? Opportunity to connect with nature? Space for adventure? Your canvas for creativity? We want to know!

Share why you love National Parks on social media on Sunday 24 May 2026 using the hashtag #UKNationalParksDay

Explore the National Parks

Celebrating our National Parks

Dartmoor © Matt Gibson

Eryri © Marc Lock

North York Moors © mariotlr

The Broads © Justin Minns

Bannau Brycheiniog © Jonathan Lweis

Yorkshire Dales © Stephen Tomlinson

Pembrokeshire Coast © Zoe Turner

South Downs © Dawn Brown

Get Inspired

National Parks and People by Alienor Hammer

Alienor Hammer on finding her roots in Dartmoor and the Lake District National Park

Empowering BAME Communities Through National Parks by Dewan Choudhury

Dewan Choudhury reflects on why it’s so important for everyone to experience nature and how his passion drives his work

The Last Lynx by Aila Taylor

Aila Taylor takes us back in time to when the Eurasian lynx roamed the Yorkshire Dales and examines if they could have a future there too

Why we love national parks

National Parks are some of the most awe-inspiring wild spaces the UK has to offer.

Their history is rooted in the right for everyone to have access to open countryside while preserving and enhancing natural beauty, founded on the understanding that connection with nature is essential to the health of people, society and the planet.

Every National Park is different and together they are a vibrant tapestry of unique landscapes, species, heritage and cultures that display the very best of the UK. Our Parks are a great source of inspiration, influencing generations of artists, storytellers, campaigners and conservationists.

Their landscapes tell a story of shared histories, fond memories and future discovery. Today we celebrate our love for UK National Parks.