Discover Britain With National Parks Week

Skyscraping mountains, plunging valleys, expansive coastlines and rugged

, desolate moorland. Britains beauty is encapsulated in its National Parks, and this years National Parks Week promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The UKs National Parks branded Britains breathing spaces now total fifteen following the recent addition of the South Downs, and have long held a magnetic appeal for both adrenaline junkies and potterers alike.

To celebrate our landscapes, coastlines and the inspiration they provide, each of the parks in Britain have planned a series of family-friendly events, activities and adventures. National Parks Week begins on Monday July 26, continuing until Sunday August 1, and is set to be the best yet.

One of the biggest events during this special week is The National Eisteddfod of Wales, one of Europes premier artistic, language and cultural events. Attracting over 160,000 visitors each year, this travelling festival comes to Ebbw Vale for the first time in over half a century and represents The Brecon Beacons National Park. The diverse mix of activities, visual arts, music and culture means theres something for people of all ages and interests.

Wales other two National Parks Snowdonia and the Pembrokeshire Coast have their own events, such as medieval fayres and guided walks, but will also be represented at the Eisteddfod.

A medieval theme can also be found at the most recent addition to the National Park family, the South Downs, where Arundel Castle hosts Medieval Encampment where you can experience live jousting and chat to the gallant knights.

Another of the more recent National Park designations is The New Forest, having been formally added to the family in 2005, and their annual Annual County Show forms part of the 2010 celebrations. This classic agricultural show takes place over three days at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire and around 100,000 visitors are expected through the gates.

Show jumping is one of the major features at the show and there are international classes across all three days. A full range of equestrian classes also feature, as well as livestock competitions including cattle, sheep and pigs.

The UKs National Parks offer some of the finest walking opportunities anywhere in the world, and this special week sees a host of organised, guided walks and picnics taking place across the fifteen participating Parks. Amble across the hills, stroll around stately homes and stone circles, and lunch al-fresco in some of the most breathtaking surroundings in the country.

With the summer holiday season now upon us, and credit-crunched Brits still forgoing foreign holidays in favour of the staycation, what better way to kick off the summer with a short break in one of our National Parks during National Park Week.

by: Sean Cummins

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