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|The Lake District National Park celebrates its 70th anniversary since its original designation. The open spaces and natural beauty of Lakeland are appreciated with increasing enthusiasm due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Celebrations continue through to August, which marks the National Park Authority's 70 years since it was founded ([[13 August]], [[1951]]). People are invited to mark the anniversary by sharing their favourite Lake District memories on various social media, using #LakeDistrict70 and tagging Lake District National Park. Chief Executive, Richard Leafe says: "This last year has shown us how much people value this protected, national landscape and how important it has been for everyone’s wellbeing," and that this "anniversary is a chance to reflect on highlights from the last seven decades, and to look ahead too."<ref>''[https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/media-centre/latest-news/news-releases/70-years-of-the-lake-district-national-park 70 Years of the Lake District National Park]'' Lake District National Park. Accessed 24 June, 2023.</ref>