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Every year National Parks Week gives visitors a chance to celebrate our incredible and varied wilderness.
This year the National Parks Week runs from 28 July – 3 August and there are 10 national parks across England to explore. Each has created a special event to celebrate National Parks Week, from picnics and treasure hunts in the park, to bicycle rides, safaris and outdoor art exhibitions.
Show all 10 1 /10In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 New Forest Twist and turn through vibrant gorse, imposing woodland and bubbling streams, and stroll through the forest’s 143 miles of trails which wind their way through 193,000 acres of unspoilt heath and ancient woodland
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 The Broads The Broads is a unique mosaic of lakes, land and rivers that has national park status. This special area covering 303 square kilometres in the easternmost part of England is also the UK's largest protected wetland and boasts a quarter of its rarest species
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 Dartmoor National Park Located in South Devon and just a 30 minute drive away from Exeter, the Dartmoor National Park features rushing rivers, sprawling moorland and spooky forests. This stunning backdrop was the main reason it was chosen as the setting for Steven Spielberg’s film, Warhorse
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 Lake District National Park Containing sixteen lakes, 150 peaks and six national nature reserves, the Lake District National Park is the largest national park in England, comprising all of England’s mountains and covering most of the Lake District in Cumbria
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 Yorkshire Dales National Park Characterised by striking peaks, limestone pavements and spectacular waterfalls, Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of a kind. It’s an area of over 1,700 square kilometres covering the Pennines of Cumbria and North Yorkshire
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 Exmoor National Park Exmoor National Park contains a variety of landscapes including; moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland, within its 267 square miles. It’s a place where high cliffs plunge into the Bristol Channel and cosy pubs and tearooms offer delicious local produce
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 North York Moors National Park Famous for its spectacular purple heather moorland and beautiful heritage coast, North York Moors National Park is also home to an array of wildlife including red squirrels and badgers
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 Northumberland National Park This national park is home to the central section of the longest monument in Britain: Hadrian’s Wall. The park consists of leafy woodland, bogs and moorlands and takes up a quarter of Northumberland county
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 Peak District National Park The country’s first National Park has a special place in the hearts of millions of visitors. For some it's a wild and wonderful setting for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, abseiling and yachting. For others it's their favourite spot for a meal out - offering fine local produce - with family and friends
In pictures: National Parks Week 2014 South Downs National Park A diverse area of woodland, coasts and ancient towns, and also home to the stunning South Downs Way trail, this National Park has something for everyone. South Downs, the country’s newest national park stretches 70 miles across Sussex
For more information visit http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/visiting/national-parks-week-2014
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