National Parks of England
England has a number of wonderful national parks where people are free to enjoy some of the country's best scenery.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) are currently lobbying government to extend the boundaries of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.
- Norfolk
And Suffolk Broads National Park
More than two million people visit the Broads every year. exploring by land or water or a combination of both. The vast wetlands of East Anglia are best explored by boat. - Dartmoor National
Park
Devon's mighty Dartmoor is home to ancient stone circles and some of the finest walking in the country. - Exmoor National
Park
Exmoor sits near the north Devon coastline and offers visitors the combination of desolate moorlands just a stroll away from some of the country's prettiest seaside villages. - The Lake District
National Park
The inspiration for the great romantic poets and undoubtedly one of England's greatest treasures. - The New Forest
National Park
Not very 'new' at all, The New Forest was first founded in the 11th Century as a private hunting park for King William the Conqueror. Famous for woodland, witchcraft and wild ponies. - Northumberland
National Park
From the ruins of Hadrian's Wall to the Scottish border, England's most northerly National Park is the last refuge of the now rare red squirrel. - North Yorkshire
Moors National Park
Rolling hills of heather covered moorland are complemented by the great Langdale Forest. To the east, the rugged cliffs of the Yorkshire coast offer yet more variation. - The Peak District National
Park
Some of the most beautiful rock formations and abundant wildlife make every peak district walk an adventure. - The Yorkshire Dales
National Park
Outstanding scenery and a rich cultural heritage. The dales are unique and much loved. - The South Downs National Park
Rolling countryside south of London, beloved for generations. The actual home of Winnie the Pooh and the spiritual home of English childhood. Technically not yet an officially designated national park, but plans are in progress.