National parks of England and Wales |
There are 11 national parks in England and Wales, and a further two are proposed.
List of Parks
Organisation
Each park is operated by its own National Park Authority.
History
The idea for national parks was first proposed in the United States. These were established in wilderness areas, however Britain lacked such areas. Instead,
national parks were established after World War II in mostly poor-quality
agricultural upland. Land is owned by private landowners, though it often includes Crown property as well. Access to them from
the cities was also considered important.
See Also: National parks of
Scotland
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