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UK's National Parks
UK's National Parks
From the rugged wilds of the Cairngorms in Scotland and the ancient woodlands of the New Forest in southern England to the golden shores of the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales, all of the UK's 15 National Parks are truly special places.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area which is selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance, and is legally protected by international treaties. The sites are judged important to the collective interests of humanity.
Begin your exploration of the World Heritage sites here
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom
The world’s first National Park City
The world’s first National Park City
In July 2019, London became the world’s first National Park City. There are almost as many trees in London as people, nearly half of the city is considered 'green'. Explore a new side to London.
Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway
Northern Ireland’s Giant's Causeway is a volcanic formation of nearly 40,000 hexagonal columns, formed 60 million years ago when molten lava cooled in the ocean water and formed crystallised basalt pillars, some towering more than 35 feet tall.
The Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the south coast. The site spans 185 million years of geological history. At different times, this area has been desert, shallow tropical sea and marsh, and the fossilised remains of the creatures that lived here have been preserved in the rocks.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge
The UNESCO World Heritage site Stonehenge was constructed about 3000 B.C. The circle is composed of blocks that weigh more than 45 tons and tower up to 24 feet high. Some were moved 150 miles from Wales.
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