National Parks
Association of National Parks. Body concerned with all national parks and authorities in England , Wales and Scotland. Web: www.anpa.gov.uk
The 14 National Parks are part of a global family of 6,555 protected areas, covering one million square kilometres or 12% of the Earth surface. We are linked to Europe through the EUROPARC Federation a network of European protected areas with 360 member organisations in 37 countries. There are 9 National Parks in England, 3 in Wales and 2 in Scotland, they are: England; Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Broads which has equivalent status to a National Park. Wales - Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast and Snowdonia. Scotland - Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Conservation
Natural England. Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas. Web: www.naturalengland.org.uk
English Heritage. Responsible for the management conservation and marketing of over 400 ancient and historic properties. Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Forestry Commission. Responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. The forestry commission provides hundreds of walks, trails, camp & picnic sites as well as forest holiday cabins. Web:www.forestry.gov.uk
National Trust. Involved and cares for over 200 historic houses and 230 gardens as well as 550 miles of coast and 244,000 hectares of open countryside. Web:www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Arts
Arts Council of England. Responsible for developing, promoting and sustaining the arts. Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery. Web: www.artscouncil.org.uk
British Arts Festival Association. Association representing more than 50 of the leading arts festivals in the UK. Web: www.artsfestivals.co.uk
Museum & Galleries Commission. Government & Public information on museum matters throughout the UK. Web:www.mla.gov.uk/home
Maps & Travel Publications Ordnance Survey. Britain's national mapping agency, providing computer mapping data for England as well as a wide range of maps, atlases and guide books. Ordnance Survey is Great Britain's national mapping agency, providing the most accurate and up-to-date geographic data, relied on by government, business and individuals.
Web:www.ordsvy.gov.uk
AA Publishing. Publishes a wide range of regional guides and reference books, including the AA Book of Britain's countryside. Publications also include maps, atlases and life style guides to places to eat and stay. Web:www.theaa.co.uk
RAC Motoring. The UK's leading provider of traffic information. The RAC publish a wide range of guides to motoring in the UK & Europe. It also produces road atlases, guides & information on inspected hotels. The RAC also offers tailored advise and information for travellers on a wide range of services. Web: www.rac.co.uk
Attractions
Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Representing the UK's foremost visitor attractions. The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) brings you all the relevant information (Opening and Closing times, Prices and Special Events) on leading attractions (Museums & Galleries, Heritage sites, Cathedrals, Leisure Attractions, Gardens and Conservation sites) , museums, etc....
Includes all new attractions that have joined in 2008. Web:www.alva.org.uk
Boats & Yachts
Association of Pleasure Craft Operators. The trade association for operators of self drive hire, passenger & hotel boats on Britain's inland waterways. Web:www.apco.org.uk
Royal Yachting Association. The governing body for pleasure boat users including: power boats, windsurfing and sailing. Represents interests of yachtsmen and encourages the development of the sport. Web: www.rya.org.uk
Yacht Harbour Association. The association for the development of international, coastal and inland boating facilities. Web: www.yachtharbourassociation.com
Waterways
British Waterways. Managing Britain's 2,000 mile network of canals. British Waterways is the organisation responsible for maintaining 2,200 miles (3,540km) of this inland waterway network today so that people can use it for a wide range of leisure activities. Web:www.britishwaterways.co.uk
General Sports
Association of British Riding Schools. Providing information on where to find good riding instruction and also provides an accurate description of facilities offered by each approved school. Web: www.abrs-info.org
British Orienteering Association. Provides information on coaching and international representation for Orienteering throughout the UK. Web:www.britishorienteering.org.uk
British Horse Society. The BHS sets standards for riding schools and instructors, it also runs professional qualifications for the equine industry. The BHS is also responsible for campaigns for safer riding and works to promote and open up Britain's bridleways. Web:www.bhs.org.uk
British Surfing Association. The governing body for British Surfing. The BRITISH SURFING ASSOCIATION (BSA) was founded in 1966 to promote the sport of surfing and represent the interests of all surfers in Great Britain and the Channel Islands. Web: www.britsurf.co.uk
British Water Ski Federation. Promotes and develops water skiing in the UK. Web: www.bwsf.co.uk
Cyclist's Touring Club (CTC). CTC is the UK's largest cycling organisation, where members receive free & technical advise, a bi-monthly magazine, annual cycle holidays and an events guide. Web: www.ctc.org.uk
The Race Course Association Ltd. Represents 59 British race courses. It provides information on events, prices, directions, corporate hospitality and race sponsorship. The variety of horseracing in Britain is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The 59 racecourses, each with its own particular character and atmosphere, offer a wide range of experiences and cater for all tastes and pockets. Web:www.comeracing.co.uk
The Ramblers Association. Consists of over 400 groups organising walks and events all year round. The association campaigns for keeping rights of way open and for improving access to Britain's countryside. We are Britain's biggest walking charity. We've been working for over 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales. Web:www.ramblers.org.uk
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