National Parks England And Wales

The total area of the national parks in england and wales is approximately 16 267 square kilometres 6 281 sq mi for an average of 1 251 square kilometres but a median of 1 344 square kilometres.

National parks england and wales. Having visited all 15 national parks in britain we take a look at the best of them. Profile quizzes subscribed subscribe. National parks uk has a 4 step guide for people thinking of visiting a national park during covid related restrictions. There are slightly different aims and purposes for the national parks in scotland and for the broads national park compared to other national parks in england and wales.

The total area of the national parks in england and wales is approximately 16 267 square kilometres 6 281 sq mi for an average of 1 251 square kilometres but a median of 1 344 square kilometres. There are 10 national parks in england three in wales and two in scotland all special in their own right. Advice and laws are different in england scotland and wales. Quiz by berney.

Find the link to our covid 19 information page below. The national parks of england and wales are areas of relatively undeveloped and scenic landscape that are designated under the national parks and access to the countryside act 1949 save for the broads which was set up under the norfolk and suffolk broads act 1988 despite their similar name national parks in england and wales are quite different from national parks in many other countries. England and wales have a total of thirteen areas designated as national parks under the management of the various national park authorities. Known as britain s breathing spaces the 15 national parks of the uk are home to the most inspiring countryside that britain has to offer.

National parks of england and wales last updated october 14 2019. National parks of england and wales. The 1949 national parks and access to the countryside act was a law made by parliament that set out what our national parks would be like. Information about us and our work our publications our latest news and media releases.

The smallest national park in england and wales and in the united kingdom is the broads at 303 square kilometres 117 sq mi. Know and follow the latest government advice. On our web pages you will find. Quiz and answer stats start quiz.

We are the association of the authorities which look after the 10 national parks in england and we work to promote and further their needs. The national parks authorities are mandated with the role of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty cultural heritage and wildlife of the national park as enshrined in the environment act 1995. The national parks of england and wales are areas of relatively undeveloped and scenic landscape that are designated under the national parks and access to the countryside act 1949 save for the broads which was set up under the norfolk and suffolk broads act 1988 despite their similar name national parks in england and wales.