Lake District National Park celebrates 70th anniversary
A monumental milestone is set to be reached at England’s largest national park.
The Lake District National Park was designated as the UK’s second park for the nation on May 9, 1951.
This 70th anniversary follows a year in which people have appreciated open spaces and nature more than ever, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lake District National Park Authority chief executive, Richard Leafe.
He said: “This last year has shown us how much people value this protected, national landscape and how important it has been for everyone’s wellbeing.
The Lake District National Park is celebrating 70 years of being formally designated as the UK’s second park for the nation on 9 May, 1951 This week marks the 70th anniversary of England largest national park – the Lake District - formally designated as the UK’s second park for the nation on 9 May, 1951. Lake District National Park Authority Chief Executive, Richard Leafe, said: This last year has shown us how much people value this protected, national landscape and how important is has been for everyone’s wellbeing. The National Park birthday celebrations will continue through to August when the National Park Authority marks another milestone, 70 years since it was founded and work began to begin looking after this special place.
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