Win a holiday in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
For the fifth year running, Britain’s 49 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) have joined forces to man a stand at the Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show at the NEC next weekend (14-16th March).
Created by the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are just that! They contain some of our country’s finest landscapes and countryside and are home to some of our most exquisite and unusual wildlife species. AONBs are diverse in character: areas of lowland heath; upland mountains; gently rolling hills; coastal plains and shingle beaches; each containing unique and fascinating landscape features.
Mr Ashley Thomas, Chairman of the National Association for AONBs
“I am delighted that our AONBs are joining together to showcase their unique qualities. Throughout the year, AONBs celebrate and promote their outstanding landscapes with local events including walking and cycling festivals, local food festivals, tree planting and a huge range of other activities. The Outdoors Show is an ideal place to learn about what will be happening in AONBs in 2008.
We are delighted that Premier Cottages, www.premiercottages.com, the UK’s leading collection of 4 and 5 star holiday cottages, have generously offered our competition prize of a short break in an AONB. Visit our stand at the NEC for lots of other lovely giveaways and find out more!”
A nationwide programme of AONB events is available on the NAAONB website www.aonb.org.uk
Millions of people, both local residents and visitors, enjoy Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty every year - many without realising they are in a protected landscape. The Outdoor Show provides the perfect opportunity to discover - or rediscover - what Britain’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty have to offer.
An Introductory leaflet about Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is available from your local AONB office or:
Jill Smith
The National Association for AONBs
Fosse Way
Northleach
Gloucestershire GL54 3 JH
Tel: 01451 862007
Email: jill.smith@cotwoldsaonb.org.uk
12.03.08
