Protected areas of the United Kingdom

Protected areas of the United Kingdom are areas in the United Kingdom which need and /or receive protection because of their environmental, historical or cultural value to the nation.

• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
• Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)
• Heritage Coast
• Scheduled Ancient Monument
• Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
• Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (European Union)
• Special Protection Area (SPA) (European Union)

See also: Conservation designation