UK National Parks Day

Celebrate with us 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.

Explore the National Parks

Connected by Nature

We're celebrating UK National Parks Day in partnership with EUROPARC Atlantic Isles. Every year on the 24th May, EUROPARC brings together Parks from across Europe to celebrate the European Day of Parks.

This year is a special moment to highlight how our Protected Areas, local communities, and landscapes are connected by nature.

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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.