Geography - Year 6. Key Question: Who are Britain’s National Parks for?

National Parks are an extremely significant element of both the physical and human geography of the United Kingdom. As well as covering over 7 per cent of the land area and including some of the United Kingdom’s most scenic and wild places, they are also a tangible manifestation of the cultural importance that British society attaches to the outdoors, countryside and open spaces. Investigating why the United Kingdom has National Parks, their special qualities and how they are managed is a relevant and meaningful aspect of geography for young people to be engaging with.