Enjoy Parklife This Summer

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It's National Parks Week from 30th July to 5th August 2007.

The UK's National Park Authorities are urging everyone to get out into the countryside and join in the fun of National Parks Week 2007.

National Parks Week, from 30th July to 5th August 2007, is a celebration of the UK's fourteen National Parks. It aims to remind people that these wonderful stretches of countryside exist. The events are ideal if you're entertaining grandchildren this school holiday.

National Parks are large areas of land in England, Wales and Scotland, many designated since 1949 to protect beautiful areas for the benefit of the nation. They contain the finest landscapes in the UK and are an important part of the nation's heritage, available for everyone to enjoy free of charge and safeguarded for future generations.

National Parks are also vital to rural economies, as nationally important recreational areas that attract approximately 150 million visitors a year.

A whole range of events are being held in the fourteen National Parks - Brecon Beacons, The Broads, Cairngorms, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, Pembrokeshire Coast, Snowdonia and Yorkshire Dales - and there's something for everyone.

For those who enjoy being near the water there are opportunities to go on a canoe trail, sail in a traditional wherry and discover who is eating who on a seaside safari.

Countryside fun includes evening strolls, guided walks, discovering the world of bats and moths and watching out for red deer.

For those who like a bit more action, there's a chance to join Picnics in the Park, beach art, a shingle safari, deciphering clues to work out the "Lost Logo Trail", dry stone walling demonstrations, mess making art for kids, unlocking secrets from farming and lead mining past, storytelling, Gaelic fun and games, exploring the sights and sounds of a living history encampment, having a go at green wood working, willow crafts and natural spinning.

You can see a full list of events for National Parks Week at: www.nationalparks.gov.uk

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