The Answer Is National Parks
Discover whyExtraordinary places, vital action
We are the 15 National Parks across England, Scotland and Wales. Together, we care for some of the nation’s most extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and heritage, and help people connect with them.
National Parks are living, working places, where people and nature can thrive, and communities come together to make a difference.
Each National Parks is incredibly diverse – not just in the landscapes they protect, but in the people, nature, heritage and stories that make them unique.
Explore , Explore (opens in a new tab)
Step into wild landscapes, discover new places and experience nature up close. Explore your local National Parks and find your own way to connect with nature.
Protect , Protect
We are working with nature to enhance it. Read about our nature recovery work, climate action and more.
Learn , Learn
Find out what is a National Park, why are they important, and learn about National Parks before your visit with our teaching resources and materials.
Act , Act
Support a campaign, volunteer, join a local event, and find out how you can get involved in our mission to look after these amazing landscapes.
The Answer Is National Parks
What if some of the answers to the big questions we are facing are closer than we think?
Across the 15 National Parks, people are restoring nature, responding to climate change and finding new ways for communities, people and places to thrive together.
Where nature is healthier, people and communities can be too.
Discover why the answer is National Parks.
Action is taking place everyday across our landscapes
We know that nature helps us feel better, and even a little time outdoors can make a big difference.
From specialist programmes and guided walks to simply catching up with friends over a coffee, our National Parks offer many ways to unwind, connect and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors.
Click the link in our bio to discover how National Parks are supporting our wellbeing 🔗💚
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💚Better health and wellbeing? National Parks could hold the answer.
Every day, our 15 National Parks across the UK help people unwind, connect with others and experience the benefits of spending time in nature.
#NationalParksUK #Wellbeing
Our new research has revealed what we`re currently concerned about the most.
We want better wellbeing. To feel part of a local community. To help nature recover, and feel prepared for what`s coming next in our changing climate.
Our new report reveals what our priorities are and how the 15 National Parks are putting solutions into action.
Read the report on our website by clicking the link in our bio 🔗
#NationalParksUK #Research
What if the solutions to some of our biggest challenges are already taking shape?
From improving our health and wellbeing and helping communities thrive to restoring nature and building climate resilience for the future, National Parks are places where answers are being found, tested and brought to life every single day.
Click the link in our bio to discover how 💚
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Across the UK’s National Parks, people are turning ideas into action every day.
Restoring nature. Supporting communities. Helping people live healthier lives. And preparing for a changing climate.
Because when we face big challenges, National Parks can be part of the answer. They’re more than beautiful landscapes. They’re places where nature inspires action.
The Answer Is National Parks. Click the link in our bio to learn more 💚
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Spooky season is in full force across our National Parks! 🎃
From eerie encounters to magical misty landscapes, our National Parks look wonderfully frightful.
Keep swiping for some spooky seasonal finds…
1. Pumpkin at the ready at Dartmoor National Park.
2. Visitors enjoying a frightfully fun Halloween Trail at Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Photo by Stephen Garnett.
3. A watchful crow leading the way perched on a signpost at South Downs National Park. Photo by Colin Mitchell.
4. St Benet’s Abbey emerging from the atmospheric autumn mist at the Broads National Park.
5. A beaver caught in a mesmerising moment under the cover of darkness at Cairngorms National Park.
6. Devil’s Fingers (Clathrus archeri) reaching their eerie tendrils through the grass at New Forest National Park. Photo by Bryan Wilson.
7. Thirlwall Castle standing proudly beneath a spectacular, star-filled night sky at Northumberland National Park.
#NationalParks #Halloween #SpookySeason
Dartmoor National Park celebrates 75 years today, but its story holds more than 10,000 years of human history.
Some of its prehistoric remains date back to the Bronze Age, and the longest prehistoric stone row in the world can be found on Dartmoor.
Dartmoor truly is a place where thousands of years of history remain woven into the landscape. 💚
#Dartmoor #DartmoorNationalPark #NationalParksUK
You don`t have to wait for nightfall to experience the magic of darkness. ✨🌙
Now the nights are drawing in, “Dusking", a traditional Dutch twilight ritual, could teach us how to appreciate the darkening evenings.
As the golden hour fades into the blue hour, the landscape begins it quiet transformation. Colours soften, sounds change, and a hidden world starts to emerge. Bats take to the skies, moths begin their nightly journeys, and familiar places reveal a completely different character.
While the tradition of Dusking may have begun in the Netherlands and re-introduced in Amsterdam, shared experiences are spreading across Europe.
Places like @northyorkmoors are holding dusking events as part of their Dark Skies Festivals, inviting people to slow down and reconnect with nature together.
Have you ever tried Dusking? Tell us below 👇
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Danby Beacon, North York Moors National Park (Russell Burton)
Sutton Bank at sunset, North York Moors National Park (Oliver Sherratt)
Sutton Bank at dusk, North York Moors National Park (Steve Bell)
North York Moors National Park (Steve Bell)
