Inspiring Places – Inspiring people
24 July 2010
National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than ever this summer as people decide to holiday at home. This week, to celebrate National Park week, there will be plenty of events to enjoy in the National Parks.
Britain’s wild open spaces have long inspired artists, musicians and writers and this year National Parks’ Week will celebrate the cultural heritage of the UK’s 15 members of the National Park family.
In addition to the special themed events in many National Parks, there is information on the website www.nationalparks.gov.uk/inspiring about people in National Parks who have been inspired by their beautiful surroundings, in the past and the present day. Short video clips showing a selection of these 'local heroes' will also be available via the website.
Quirky ancient monuments are also featured, with each National Park selecting a couple of their favourites from the thousands on offer. Many are open to the public and make an interesting addition to a visit.
In Snowdonia National Park, events to enjoy during the week include the following:
Saturday, 24 July: Art Workshop lead by Luned Rhys Parri and Catrin Williams on the theme ‘Mythology’
Location: Snowdon Race, Llanberis
Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Suitable for children aged 5 years and over
Sunday, 25 July: Art Workshop lead by Luned Rhys Parri and Catrin Williams on the theme ‘Mythology’
Location: Tourist Information Centre, Betws y Coed
Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Suitable for children aged 5 years and over
Monday, 26 July: ‘Taith Gerdded Math’ ('Math Guided Walk') in Cwm Cynfal, lead by Twm Elias and Alun Gruffydd.
Meeting Place: Plas Tan y Bwlch
Time: 6.15pm
Tea will be available at Plas Tan y Bwlch at the end of the walk.
Wednesday, 28 July: Noson ‘Mae’n Wlad i Mi’ (This event is held through the medium of Welsh)
Location: Stables, Plas Tan y Bwlch
Time: 7.30pm
Come along on a poetical journey around Snowdonia in the company of Arwel ‘Pod’ Roberts, Myrddin ap Dafydd, Ifor ap Glyn, Mei Mac, Karen Owen, Cynan Jones, Nia Powell and Cath Aran. The event is sponsored by the Acadamy.
For further information, contact Naomi Jones, Bwrlwm Eryri Officer on 01766 772 517 / naomi.jones@eryri-npa.gov.uk.
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Notes to Editors:
- There are 15 members of the National Parks family. These are the Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, South Downs, Pembrokeshire Coast, Snowdonia, Yorkshire Dales, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs and the Cairngorms. The Broads is a member of the National Parks ‘family’.
- National Parks have the highest landscape protection for their outstanding beauty and special qualities. They are an important part of the nation’s cultural heritage.
- Land area covered by National Parks: 9.3% of England, 19.9% of Wales and 7.2% of Scotland.
- National Parks are here for everyone to enjoy, free of charge, 24/7, 365 days of the year.
- National Parks Week aims to raise the profile of National Parks and to encourage more people to enjoy them.
- More than 125 million visitor days are spent in National Parks per year. These special areas are an important part of the nation’s heritage and are here for everyone to enjoy.
- For more information on events in Snowdonia go to the Local Events page.
