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Renée Zellweger as Beatrix Potter

National Parks Week 26 July - 1 Aug

Inspiring places, inspiring people

Join us to celebrate our cultural heritage, inspired by beautiful landscapes this National Parks Week. Check out the 120-plus events happening in the Lake District in National Parks Week Events 2010 from learning archery to following in the footsteps of Romans.

Quirky characters and stories

Read all about our gallery of local rogues, beauties and wordsmiths:

• Famous writers
• Quirky characters
• Ghosts and myths

What is National Parks week?

This celebration of the UK’s 14 National Parks is to remind people that these wonderful stretches of countryside exist 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 and attract approximately 150 million visitors a year. Read more about what's happening in the rest of the country during National Parks Week (opens in new window).