The Right to Discover National Parks

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Everyone has the Right to Discover our amazing National Parks. But right now, just 6% of visitors in England are under 25.

Limited public transport, and few opportunities to connect with and have our voices heard for wild, nature-rich spaces mean young people are excluded from life-changing experiences. If National Parks are to survive and thrive, these opportunities must be provided to inspire the next generation to become future custodians of the countryside.

That’s why we’re launching our youth declaration: The Right to Discover National Parks.

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OUR YOUTH DECLARATION

Young people are writing the future of National Parks. As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of National Parks in the UK, we're coming together to create a brighter future— a future where all young people have equal opportunity to discover, feel connected to and enjoy our National Parks.

We want to see:

Public transport getting young people to National Parks easily and affordably
A visit to a National Park for every school and college student
NHS services connecting young people with the benefits of National Parks
High-quality work and training opportunities in all National Parks
A stronger voice for young people in how National Parks are run

WHO WILL WIN THE RACE TO NATIONAL PARKS?

We pushed public transport – and ourselves – to the limit to test how well the bus and rail networks could get us out into National Parks and highlight the barriers their shortfalls can present young people, amongst the most likely to rely on public transport.

Want to see how our teams got on? Check out the film below.

WATCH THE FULL FILM

JOIN CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL PARKS

Our work for thriving, wilder National Parks for everyone is only possible thanks to our members, supporters and gifts in wills. As the only independent charity standing up for all National Parks in England and Wales, we receive no government funding.

Join our community of National Park lovers and together we can ensure National Parks belong to everyone, now and for the future.

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Thank you,
Lily Whitmarsh
Team & Campaigns Coordinator

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