Happy birthday to the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act!

Seventy-five years ago, this groundbreaking law – described as the “people’s charter for the open air” – was passed through parliament, leading to the creation of the UK’s first National Parks.

In the aftermath of World War Two, the act opened up the countryside to ordinary people, while also giving protection to the nature and heritage of our most beautiful landscapes, safeguarding these beautiful places for future generations – like us – to enjoy. Created a year after the founding of the NHS, National Parks were intended to be our ‘natural health service’.

Today there are fifteen National Parks across the UK, covering 10% of Britain’s land. They range from the sub-arctic mountains of the Cairngorms to the vineyards of the South Downs; from the jagged peaks of Eryri to the wildlife-filled wetlands of the Broads; from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District to the ancient oakwoods of the New Forest.

Whether you seek a haven of calm in a busy world, a pulse-racing challenge, a chance to connect with nature, or a time-travelling journey into history, our National Parks are there for us all, and they have a vital role to play in meeting the challenges we face today.

The National Parks are uniquely positioned to enable at-scale nature restoration in the UK and help address the joint climate and biodiversity crises, and Revere is proud to support them in this mission. 

Here’s to another 75 years of these beautiful places being protected, enjoyed, and improved for the benefit of both nature and people.

Read the full story of how the the National Parks came about.